Aug
06
2015
Three photos sum up this week’s travels.
North Korea’s Stealth Aircraft, a Wry Look at Flying Then vs. Now, and Alaska Shimmies Closer to American
Aug
06
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Is It Wrong to Fly an Airline When You Don’t Support Their Country’s Government?
Aug
05
2015
I write frequently about the current dispute between the largest US airlines (American, Delta, and United) and the largest Middle Eastern ones (Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad). And I come down squarely against the US airlines, whom I believe are looking to use the government to reduce consumer choices and raise prices for their own benefit.
But that doesn’t mean I’m a defender of the Middle Eastern carriers as such.
SkyMiles May Be ‘Last in Class’ But Your Boss Will Make You Fly Delta Anyway
Aug
05
2015
Delta knows where its strengths are. They’re starting to include an agreement as part of their corporate sales arsenal that provides for financial penalties if their operational performance falters. The specifics of the agreement won’t see them offering payouts to companies any time soon, but it brings into stark relief what the airline does well. And it’s the most important thing — which is why your boss may be making you fly Delta soon.
Japan Airlines First Class Awards Wide Open from Sydney, and the Best Availability to/from Australia
Aug
05
2015
Japan Airlines has a really fantastic first class product, it’s one of the best with a fantastic mattress pad and excellent (very Japanese) service. I’d suggest they’re in the top seven (in no particular order: Singapore, Emirates, Etihad, Cathay Pacific, ANA, Asiana, JAL).
They’re switching the Tokyo – Sydney route to a Boeing 777-300ER and that means the route will get first class. Award space is widely available on the route, much better flying Sydney – Tokyo than it is flying Tokyo – Sydney.
Credit Cards Left Behind at Airports and Hilton Points Giveaway
Aug
05
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
How to Pay Any Bill With a Credit Card Cheap Enough So it Makes Sense to Earn Miles
Aug
05
2015
Here’s finally a good, super quick and easy way to earn miles paying your rent or mortgage and anything else that you’re currently paying by check or online billpay.
Strategies to Pick the Quickest Lines at the Airport
Aug
05
2015
I recently found myself flying an airline where I had no elite status. I didn’t have their app on my phone, so I tried to use the kiosk. It wasn’t working, so I had to pick a line. Fortunately it was a small airport, not that many passengers, have you seen economy check-in lines?
Which Hotel Program is Really Best: Would You Agree With These Rankings?
Aug
04
2015
In addition to their ranking of best airline frequent flyer programs, US News has taken a stab at coming up with a ranking for the best hotel loyalty programs.
They even almost built a reasonable approach: How much do you have to spend to get a free room? What else can you do with your points and how well do they treat frequent guests? Is the program offering you rooms everywhere you want to be, and at your desired price point?
US News Ranked the Frequent Flyer Programs, Thinks Frontier is Better Than United and Delta
Aug
04
2015
US News is out with its new 2015 ranking of the best frequent flyer programs.
And though their top two picks are plausible you really should ignore this ranking, and I hope no one cites it.
