Jan
01
2023
Now that the year has reset, so have a number of credit card benefits, and elite ‘tasks.’ Here’s what I went through first thing in the morning on New Years Day.
Here Are My New Year’s Day Miles And Points Errands
One Chart Shows Why Managed Business Travel Will Be Permanently Impaired
Jan
01
2023
People are no longer afraid of Covid-19, in the limit. Travel overall has boomed. Restaurants filled up. But office towers did not.
Here’s one chart showing work from home has become permanent. And that means managed business travel will be permanently impaired.
Even Top Spirit Airlines Executives Don’t Want To Fly Spirit [Roundup]
Jan
01
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.
American Airlines Worker Reportedly Killed After Being Sucked Into Engine
Jan
01
2023
An employee of American Airlines wholly-owned regional carrier Piedmont Airlines was sucked into the engine of an American-owned Envoy Air Embraer 175 aircraft that had arrived in Montgomery, Alabama from Dallas – Fort Worth. The individual was a baggage handler.
DEBUNKED: Southwest’s Meltdown Wasn’t Caused By Government Subsidies Being Used For Share Buybacks
Dec
31
2022
There’s a rather odd take on the Southwest Airlines meltdown, that it was caused by capitalism or, in Senator Bernie Sanders’ formulation, caused by stock buybacks to benefit shareholders at the expense of passengers.
Now That The Meltdown Is Over, Here’s What Southwest’s Pilots Have To Say
Dec
31
2022
The Southwest Airlines pilot union sent its members a note in the aftermath of their airline’s meltdown, diagnosing the core issues and challenges at the company. It’s a mix of correct analysis and hobby horses.
Tom Nekouei, 2nd Vice President of SWAPA, mostly dumps on former CEO Gary Kelly, who retired early in 2022, and correctly flags that the company has deferred technology investment for decades.
Spirit Airlines Gate Agents Lay Down The Law With Passengers When Cancelling Flight
Dec
31
2022
Spirit Airlines flight NK1095 from Philadelphia to Orlando on December 26 cancelled, after a delay of several hours. Passengers in the boarding area were not at all happy, and Spirit gate agents have… their own way of communicating with customers. They let everyone know there would be refunds, or rebookings, but passengers would have to wait several days if they wanted another flight from Philadelphia. And don’t expect Spirit to pay for hotels!
This video of the announcements is… really something.
Report: Delta Now Investigating If Your Elite Status Is “Real” When You Request A Match
Dec
31
2022
Delta SkyMiles has been known to status match a ham sandwich. No matter what proof of your current status with another airline you’d send in, they’d approve temporary SkyMiles status and a challenge to keep that status. That’s part of how they work to poach the best customers of their competitors.
The easy matches may be tightening up a bit at Delta Boulevard. At least they may be working to make sure the status you’re offering with another airline to justify the match is at least real.
The Dark Underbelly Of Travel To Las Vegas [Roundup]
Dec
31
2022
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.
Wide Open Etihad First Class Awards For 8 Months Of 2023
Dec
30
2022
Etihad first class award space is fairly open for two passengers on the Washington Dulles – Abu Dhabi route from April through November, 2023. The easiest way to book these seats is through Air Canada Aeroplan.
