Jul
10
2015
A collection of the most interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Musician Collapses Wearing Luggage To Beat Bag Fees Plus the Very Last US Airways Flight Will Be…
You’ll Never Guess How Much Banks Are Losing on Those Airport ATMs…!
Jul
10
2015
It turns out that ATMs have been disappearing from airports because people use cash less than they used to, so they don’t generate enough fees to cover the extortionate demands of airports to allow them on premises. US Bank has lost millions on their Minneapolis-St. Paul ATMs.
Where Would a Centurion Lounge Go at Washington Dulles?
Jul
10
2015
One of the blog’s commenters left a bit of a cryptic note about a possible American Express Centurion lounge at Washington Dulles.
The Switchover from US Airways to American Begins Next Saturday
Jul
10
2015
Back in May I explained American’s ingenious path to combine to a single reservation system with US Airways.
That process begins next Saturday, July 18.
Would You Use an App to Pre-Order Food in the Airport?
Jul
10
2015
Airgrub is an app that lets you order food, pay, and arrange pick-up from airport vendors.
The idea is to save time on short connections while still getting your meal. Sort of like using the Tortas Frontera app for sandwiches at O’Hare.
The Worst, Most Uncomfortable Flight in America
Jul
10
2015
Yesterday Spirit Airlines began flying Los Angeles – Baltimore. (On August 20 they will begin flying Los Angeles – Atlanta.)
If you’re not tall, don’t need the cushion of redundant flight schedules to get you where you’re going in the event of cancellation, and especially if you can pay attention to and avoid all of the fees along the way there are some great deals on transportation to be had from Spirit.
Intercontinental’s New Top Tier Elite Status Makes Me Want to PerSpire
Jul
10
2015
In April IHG Rewards Club announced several key changes to their program.
We now know the name of their new top tier elite level. And it’s a very very bad one.
We also know that it’s going to make their elusive Royal Ambassador status even harder to get.
Legacy US Airways Planes are Starting to Fly Cross-Country for American. And That’s Bad for Passengers.
Jul
09
2015
American’s Washington Dulles – Los Angeles flights have moved from being operated by American Airlines 737s to legacy US Airways A319s.
“I’d love a cross country flight to be operated by a US Airways aircraft,” said no frequent flyer ever.
United Wins Tin Ear Award, Qantas Buys a Lot of Wine, and new BofA Approval Policy
Jul
09
2015
A collection of the most interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Will American Airlines Start Offering International Service from Houston Hobby Airport?
Jul
09
2015
At the June 17 Houston City Council meeting, a five year renewaable lease with American Airlines was approved that gives it access to a shared international gate at Houston Hobby airport.
The $1.7 million agreement provides for 5128 square feet of ticket counter, operations and administrative space, baggage service office, and gate holdroom space. It also provides access to shared terminal space and includes landing fees.
