Metal knives are back in first class on Northwest and they’re coming back on Continental. The stupid TSA rule that banned them has been reversed. After all, metal forks were just as dangerous. You can’t bring your own version of the very same knife, though. While knives are allowed on the plane they aren’t allowed through security. Doesn’t that get it in reverse? I thought the point of not allowing an object through security was to prevent it from getting onto the plane. I guess I’m old-fashioned that way.
New financial product
Apparently you can now sell your soul. Get an online quote today.My soul is apparently worth
A contest for Canada
Canadian residents can enter a contest for 250,000 Air Canada Aeroplan miles. It’s on the front page of the Claritin website. I understant that Canadian packages of Claritin have miles on the boxes as well, but I don’t go up to Canada often and haven’t verified this.
Believe it or not, KUDOS TO CONTINENTAL AND ALASKA
I’m not a fan of their changes at all, but I want to send out a hearty cheer to both Continental and Alaska for announcing changes to next year’s program over three months in advance.I don’t know how good a job they’ll do communicating changes to their general membership. And really, notice ought to be at the end of 2002/beginning of 2003 for changes in 2004 — after all, travelers are flying all year in 2003 for 2004 benefits — but it’s important to applaud advance notice of changes just as it’s important to condemn lack of notice.
Alaska Announces Changes to its Elite Program for 2004
Alaska Airlines announced changes to elite benefits for 2004. There’s also a brochure (Adobe Acrobate file) comparing year-over-year benefits. MVP (first tier elite) will require 20,000 miles rather than 15,000 miles of flying on Alaska/Horizon (no change to requirement for partner airline flying) MVP Gold (second/top tier elite) will require 40,000 miles rather than 35,000 miles of flying on Alaska/Horizon (no change to requirement for partner airline flying) MVP Gold unlimited upgrades at booking will be limited to Q fares and above. Lower fares will only permit upgrades to be confirmed 3 days in advance of flight. Mileage upgrades will double in price from 5,000 miles each way to 10,000 miles each way. The “AS50” award — 15,000 miles for a 50% discount — will now have a discount value capped at $250, and will…
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Since this website is brought to you in the form of a blog — daily commentary offered with the most recent items first — older items quickly fall off the page. I only display the most recent week’s worth of content at any one time. I like to think, though, that some of the entries retain their value even after the week has passed. And you can still read them — just click on the Archives link or pick one of the entries labeled “Greatest Hits” at the right (under my picture).Don’t want to miss a single deal or offer? Just be sure to enter your email address under Subscribe for Updates and each night you’ll receive an email with the day’s content. And I will never use your email for any other purpose. For…
Delta Member Get Member
Delta is running a new “member get a member” promotion. Refer a friend to join Delta Skymiles and if they complete a paid flight by December 15 you both get 1000 bonus miles.
The details on United’s low cost carrier
The announcement confirmed Airbus A320 aircraft, based in Denver. It also made clear that there will be no first class but will have an economy-plus section. The LCO fleet will launch with 4 Airbus 320 aircraft in Denver, and expand to 40 A320s by the end of 2004, 19 of which will be based in Denver. Each plane will have 156 seats, including a section of Economy Plus seats with extra legroom. From Denver, the LCO will fly to Reno, Las Vegas, Phoenix, New Orleans, Tampa, Ontario, Calif., and Orlando. Additional destinations will be announced at a later date. All seats will be pre-assigned, and food and beverage service will be available on board.
Starfish SwanSong ShuttleRedux
United is expected to announce details of it new discount airline today. The operation is expected to start at Denver in the first quarter of next year and use about 40 Airbus 320 jets.
History and News
The very first issue of The Economist — from 1843 — is now online. I especially liked reading about the Movements of the Anti-Corn-Law League.
