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.
Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Will Have 100,000 Mile Bonus Offer, Admirals Clubs To Get More Food
Jul
10
2023
Earlier I wrote about upcoming changes to the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card, the premium co-brand card that comes with American Airlines Admirals Club membership. There’s going to be a big new card bonus offer, and changes to American Airlines clubs as well.
British Airways Will Invest In A380 Interiors, Blames Mess On Ousted CEO [Roundup]
Jul
10
2023
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.
Leaked Changes To Citi AAdvantage Executive Card
Jul
10
2023
Back in the fall I wrote that Citi would be ending the benefit of no annual fee authorized users with Admirals Club access, and likely raising the annual fee on the card itself as well. The ability for a single $450 annual fee to generate 11 cards (primary plus up to 10 authorized user cards) each with the ability to enter Admirals Clubs and also bring up to two guests was simply too good a deal.
Wounded Ukrainian Veteran Kicked Off Plane For Wearing Prosthetic Leg
Jul
10
2023
A Ukranian soldier, injured during Russia’s invasion of his country, was kicked off of a Wizz Air flight from Tel Aviv to Warsaw because of his prosthetic leg. The airline says he either needed to be “fit to fly” on his own or “accompanied by someone” for support. He had reportedly been in Tel Aviv for medical treatment, and was traveling with gifts to visit family.
United Flight To Europe Diverts After Irate Passenger Doesn’t Get First Choice Of Meal
Jul
10
2023
United Airlines flight 20 from Houston to Amsterdam dumped fuel, and then diverted to Chicago, after the business class passenger in seat 11G melted down over not having his first choice of meal available. After removing the passenger and refueling at O’Hare, the flight just landed, about three and a half hours late.
Marriott Hotel Claims No Elite Breakfast, ‘Corporate Exempted Them From $100 Benefits Guarantee’
Jul
10
2023
Within North America, Autograph Collection hotels are required to offer an amenity choice of restaurant breakfast (resorts) or a food and beverage credit (hotels). And Marriott has a cash guarantee that hotels will honor this.
The Muir Autograph Collection in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada says no elite breakfast, and that Marriott corporate has exempted them from the elite benefits guarantee. According to Marriott customer service there are no standards, “each hotel has its own policies and offerings.”
Review: Hyatt Regency Austin, Staycation For July 4th Fireworks
Jul
09
2023
I spent the evening of the 4th of July at the Hyatt Regency Austin for the view of the fireworks over the lake, and it turned out to be a fantastic deal.
Passengers Need To Stop Taking Photos Of Flight Attendants
Jul
09
2023
I’m a strong proponent of passengers being able to take photographs in public, and that includes in publicly-owned airports. While I’m sympathetic to airlines that may want to limit the practice on their private property, I think it’s bad policy. That freedom should have limits.
When A Program Wants To Reward You Too Much – You Let Them
Jul
09
2023
Sometimes a question really just gets it. Is the Bilt World Elite Mastercard too good to be true?? How can they make money giving so much to cardmembers?
