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New Hotel Booking App Offers Upgrades and Perks While Still Giving You Points and Elite Credit
A new hotel booking app lets you earn your usual points and elite status credit, while throwing in additional benefits like upgrades, lounge access, or free drinks just for booking through them.
Review: Virgin Australia Brisbane Lounge and Business Class, Brisbane – Cairns
After arriving in Brisbane from Los Angeles, transferring to a domestic flight means proceeding through immigration, picking up baggage and walking it through customs, and then rechecking bags. It also means taking a bus to transfer to the domestic terminal and re-clearing security.
I had the chance to visit Virgin Australia’s domestic lounge in Brisbane, and take a short 862 mile flight from Brisbane to Cairns in business class. All in all, for what it is, I was impressed.
New Qatar Airways Video Features Checked Bags That Speak English
Here’s how they describe the video, We all know what happens on board as a passenger, but have you ever wondered what happens to your luggage? Watch “It’s a Bag’s Life” for a sneak peek behind the scenes, as we reveal for the first time the life of a suitcase. KLM may have a cartoon 747 that farts, but Qatar Airways checked bags speak, at least with captions!
Suing Over Angled Business Seats, the First Airport 7-11, and Amtrak Hits 70,000 Pounds of Bacon
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DFW Airport’s Plans for New American Airlines First Class Lounge and Shared Premium Lounge
Last weekend I shared the rumor that American is going to build a new Flagship first class lounge at DFW airport in terminal D. I also mentioned that the airport has had plans for a new shared premium lounge.
I believe that I can now confirm both of those things… According to an airport spokesperson,
Last Chance for 1000 Free American AAdvantage Miles
American will give you 1000 miles for scrolling through a few videos about their frequent flyer program. That’s worth ~ $17 and keeps your miles from expiring for 18 months. The offer expires June 12.
Marriott Changes Terms & Conditions, American Diverts 287 Flights, and More..
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United 50,000 Mile Signup Bonus Still Available for Business Card.
Even though the limited-time 50,000 mile signup bonus for the United Visa has ended, it’s still possible to get 50,000 miles for the United small business credit card. Here’s how.
Yesterday’s Big American Airlines Cookie PR Scandal
A cookie company sent out an unauthorized press release yesterday falsely claiming to be the exclusive cookie of American Airlines, available in first class on all domestic flights. Really.