Avianca LifeMiles is a popular Star Alliance frequent flyer program for U.S. members because they sell miles inexpensively on a regular basis, and because you can transfer points into their program from several different credit card currencies. They have generally reasonable redemption pricing and no fuel surcharges, though getting customer service when things go wrong can be challenging at times. There was a problem many members were experiencing this month where points would be transferred to the LifeMiles program, it would look to the bank program that the miles transfer went through, but account balances didn’t update. The program says this is solved. Daniel Paredes from LifeMiles shares with me that, The issue was related to some members who transferred points from other loyalty programs (such as Amex Rewards, Citi Thankyou Points, etc) to LifeMiles…
Marriott Makes It Easier To Gift Reward Nights To Friends And Family
Marriott made it harder and harder to use your points. Some readers thought they just wanted to make it difficult to use your points so that you wouldn’t but that isn’t actually true. The people at Marriott worried about fraud (especially after major data breaches at the chain) gained the upper hand over anyone that cared about the loyalty of their best customers trying to use their points.
The last thing I ever want when redeeming points for my wife’s travel, though, is worrying over whether or not she’ll be able to check in!
United Airlines Makes Major League Pitcher’s Wife Clean Popcorn On Her Hands And Knees
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass blasted United Airlines after a flight attendant asked his pregnant wife to clean up her seating area after their two year old daughter spilled popcorn on the floor. According to Bass, cleaning up after his kids isn’t his wife’s job – that’s for the cleaning crew.
American Airlines Baggage Handlers Fight Over Passenger’s Luggage
Normally we think about two kinds of luggage: carry on and lost. But there’s actually a third kind, damaged.
Just watch these American Airlines baggage handlers fight over a passenger’s luggage being unloaded from a plane on Saturday.
Union Activist Blasts Delta Air Lines For Serving Starbucks. Leave Politics Out Of My Coffee!
Now, the idea that Starbucks somehow signals quality is strange. And the brand alone doesn’t matter most, when United served Starbucks it was a special light brew because too many passengers were overwhelmed by deeper flavors. They worked to serve the lowest common denominator taste. But any issue you may have with Delta now serving Starbucks should really be about would you like a cup of it on board?
Fort Lauderdale May Kick Airline Out Of Airport After Not Paying Rent [Roundup]
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.
Customers Getting Scammed Calling Fake Airline Phone Numbers (Even Amex Gives Out The Fakes)
A passenger bought Singapore Airlines tickets online and then decided to call their U.S. customer service line to change their seat assignments. They looked up the number on their American Express statement underneath the charge, since they happened to be logged into the Amex website, and came up with 800-742-3333. The agent picked up right away and informed them a seat change costs $200.
Six Reasons I Continue To Stay At The Park Hyatt Whenever I’m In Paris
I don’t usually write formal trip reports, over and over each time, for hotels I’ve been to. Many travel bloggers will choose new places just for the content, while my writing tends to be about the things I see and learn organically.
However I was giving some thought to the Park Hyatt Vendome after my recent stay – why do I keep returning here?
U.S. Domestic Flight Diverted To Another Country, And Nobody Knew They’d Need Passports [Roundup]
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.
Passenger Takes Revenge On Man With Feet On Couch In United Airlines Airport Lounge
In airport lounges people shovel food and drink into their bags, and stick their feet up on the furniture, going to sleep on couches, and generally acting as though these ‘nicer’ spaces are U.N.-administered refugee camps.
One airline passenger saw another’s behavior, and decided to take reform into their own hands.