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A a result of United’s planned partnership with JetBlue, United could takeover 20 slot pairs at New York JFK and if “conditions are favorable” United could eventually acquire the smaller carrier. United could gain access to two of JetBlue’s gates at JFK, operating up to 20 total daily departures. The report suggests a partnership that rolls out in three phases.
Another spring, another shutdown. The Bangor, Maine airport is going to close Monday mornings through Wednesday afternoons this spring, and customers that may have booked tickets are out of luck. So are any flights that need to divert – Bangor is a regular diversion point.
American Airlines is eliminating the ability to put an award ticket on hold for five days, reducing allowable hold time to just one day.
The United-JetBlue deal is going to be bigger than many expect, even if it isn’t announced that way on day one.
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
We got some clues from today’s earnings call discussion about who JetBlue is going to partner with, and a couple of airlines have added their own commentary to the mix.
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the most benefit-packed products out there. Through June 30, 2025, there’s a huge new offer.
Despite the uncertain economic environment – airlines are rapidly pulling their earnings guidance – Delta Air Airlines is giving non-union employees pay raises effective June 1. 4% increases in hourly base pay will go to ground employees and flight attendants, while a 4% pool for merit raises is established for eligible employees (some will earn bigger increases and some smaller).
On Thursday, American Airlines flight 950 from São Paulo to New York JFK was delayed 30 minutes by weather. As the Boeing 787-9 began taxiing out to runway 28R, a business class passenger got up from her seat and confronted a flight attendant at the rear galley.
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 »
