Jul
21
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Pop Star Lets Child Pee on Seat, Air Traffic Controller Passes Out Drunk, and More Behaving Badly
American Hasn’t Actually Introduced New Restrictions on Same Day Changes (or Standby)
Jul
21
2015
There haven’t been any changes to American policies for standby or same day confirmed. American just appears to be clearer on what official policy for same day confirmed changes is, but that’s something which isn’t always enforced by agents — and my guess is still won’t be uniformly enforced by agents.
My Favorite Award Booking Request Yet!
I’m fortunate to work with some really neat people at Book Your Award. We do our best for clients and never charge unless we’re able to secure an award that meets agreed-upon parameters.
Still, there are some things we can’t do.
…At Book Your Award we’ll get you there. The rest is up to you.
US Airways Companion Tickets Now Valid for Travel on American October 17 Onward
Jul
21
2015
One of the more frequent questions I’ve been asked about the US Airways-American Airlines merger, now that the US Airways brand is expected to go away October 17 and all flights going forward will be American flights, is what happens to US Airways companion tickets after that?
Hurry: As Many As 15 Business and First Class Award Seats on the Same Transatlantic Flights
Jul
21
2015
“Have you ever seen that much award space on 1 flight [British Airways, London – Boston]? 8 in [business and] 7 in [first class] on the same flight. Also lots of space in early January to all other BA locations in [North America].”
Checked Bag Fees: the Parable of the McDonald’s Happy Meal
Jul
20
2015
The Parable of the Happy Meal. We all want free fries and a drink. Yet there’s no such thing as free fries.
Crackdown on Throwaway Ticket Savings Strategies, Amazing Time Lapse Video, and Don’t Make Bomb Jokes!!
Jul
20
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
And the Next American Express Centurion Lounge Will Be… Houston!
Jul
20
2015
The American Express lease was approved at the June 17 Houston City Council meeting. The lounge is slated for opening “in the first half of 2016.”
American Express is spending $7 million to build out 8596 square feet in Houston Intercontinental’s Terminal D that’s the old immigration hall.
The Houston lounge will feature full complimentary food and beverage offerings. There will be a family room and there will be a shower facility. Unlike Dallas and Miami, though, there won’t be a spa.
Here’s What a British Airways “Yellow Card” Warning Looks Like — Before They Ban You From Flying (and Call the Police)
Jul
20
2015
British Airways started giving out ‘yellow card’ warnings to unruly customers got a bunch of attention again with BA’s introduction of these warnings for ‘ground rage’ in the fall of 2002. Apparently they believed they had a problem of customers losing their stuff even before they board.
Here’s How Much Your Miles are Worth — and How to Use That Information
Jul
20
2015
The value of miles: “I am interested in what you do with that number: how does it influence when you use cash vs points, how does it effect which card you choose, etc?”
