Earlier in the month when it was revealed that a government study found the TSA was failing to detect 95% of bombs and weapons, and I predicted (and feared) this would mean a crackdown at the checkpint and limitations on the PreCheck program.
Now the man nominated to head TSA says they need to make screening even less efficient.
The government contends United should have given preference to disabled employees wanting to transfer jobs, rather than to the most qualified candidates for those open positions. The case, which has gone on for 6 years, has settled. And there are some really interesting aspects to the settlement.
A collection of interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Even though Air France wants a government crackdown on Qatar Airways, their airline’s CEO Akbar al-Baker has been awarded the French Legion of Honor “for his leadership in the aviation industry and for spearheading Qatar Airways to be a leading global airline” .. and for his service and commitment to France at large.
A reader booked a AAA rate for a Hilton the weekend of the local university’s graduation. The hotel decided they wouldn’t honor it, because for those nights they could charge a premium. Their ‘mistake’ was not charging more than usual. Is that a legitimate reason to dishonor a reservation?
Copa’s new ConnectMiles program will give you 2000 miles for joining and 2000 more for completing your profile.
As someone who flies American Airlines regularly, I place a high value on lounge access. It’s the people who keep me going especially during irregular operations, going above and beyond to get me where I’m going. As a result I’m very interested in the best way to get American Airlines club access.
Today Delta announced its the completion of its LAX terminal renovation and the cost figure is $229 million.
There’s a new business class check-in lounge, a revamped club, new restaurants in the terminal, and more. Here are the details and renderings.
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker just warned of protectionism sweeping the industry. And new claims by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways may just prove him right. Meanwhile the French government just awarded him the Legion of Honor, so Air France itself may just go insane…
A collection of interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.
Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »
