Jun
20
2015
Simple steps to take so that delays and flight cancellations don’t ruin your plans.
How to Take Control: Don’t Be a Victim Of Your Airline.
New York’s Attempted Requirement That Uber App Updates Gain Regulatory Approval Will Cede Control to China
Jun
20
2015
New York’s DeBlasio administration has backed off plans to make Uber submit all app updates in advance for regulatory approval before anyone’s phones could be updated. But the tussle points to a global war between regulatory jurisdictions over who controls technology companies — one that China may win.
American AAdvantage Ending Redemptions to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines
Jun
20
2015
American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are partners — but starting September 1 you will only be able to redeem American miles for travel on Hawaiian for intra-island flights and flights beyond Hawaii to their Asia Pacific destinations. You will no longer be able to redeem for Hawaiian flights between Hawaii and the US mainland.
There’s more than two months’ notice to this change, and there are plenty of other options to Hawaiian on both American and Alaska Airlines. Hawaii awards aren’t getting more expensive, just a little harder. And there are many ways still to get those Hawaiian flights to and from Hawaiian. So this isn’t devastating. But it is disappointing.
Here are the ways you can still use American miles for travel on Hawaiian, the ways you can use American miles to get to Hawaii, and the other ways you can fly between the mainland and Hawaii on Hawaiian.
The Phone Sex Worker Who Took Down Uber, 25% Off Hawaii Redemptions, and More
Jun
20
2015
A collection of the most interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Alaska Airlines May Be Cracking Down on People Applying for Several Cards in a Day…
Jun
19
2015
I love my Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles. They’re about the only currency I’m tempted to buy when bonus offers are around.
Thomas W. …suggests that Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is getting a lot more aggressive in its fraud department, shutting down frequent flyer accounts for suspected violations of rules. Including applying for multiple credit cards at a time.
Why Airports are at the Forefront of Minimum Wage Increases (and Why Philadelphia’s Just Went Up 65%)
Jun
19
2015
Philadelphia airport will have a $12 an hour minimum wage, and it won’t just apply to airlines but also the companies they contract with at the airport. Here’s why airports are at the vanguard of fights over minimum wages, and why unions have seen success pushing for them in places like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Minneapolis.
“Amazing airport employees take little boy’s lost stuffed tiger on a big, adorable adventure” and more…
Jun
19
2015
A collection of the most interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
One Very Important Award United MileagePlus Does Better Than Anyone Else
Jun
19
2015
United will let some members book awards for 25,000 miles that Delta charges as much as 65,000 for and American charges as much as 75,000 for.
Dallas Finds Itself Between Scylla and Charybdis: No Matter What Happens With Love Field Gates They’ll Be Sued
Jun
19
2015
Delta’s lease for gates at Dallas Love Field expires July 6 but they continue to sell tickets after that. Southwest is growing its schedule assuming use of the gates. The federal government says Delta has to be accommodated because it already serves the airport. No matter what the airport does, it gets sued. Now they’re suing to stop the suits.
And even American now says that if DOT claims everyone needs to be accommodated they want gates too even though they pushed for a law that prevents the airport from increasing the number of gates there.
You Can Use Frequent Flyer Miles to Pay Off Student Debt. Here’s What’s Wrong With the Idea.
Jun
18
2015
You can now use points to pay down student debt. But if you do it, and accept the low value redemptions offered, are you really learning the right financial lessons?
