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Act Fast: Wide Open Business Class Saver Award Space To Europe On United This Summer

by Gary Leff on December 11, 2022

Dec 11 2022

On Saturday I wrote about wide open United Airlines award space nearly every day from Los Angeles to London in business class for four or more passengers this spring and summer.

Business class awards to Europe during peak season have been tough. It’s especially hard from the West Coast. And harder still when you’re looking for more than two seats. So this was huge. But it gets even better. There’s amazing United Airlines saver award space on numerous routes to Europe.

Orlando Airport Expected To Run Out Of Fuel Tonight, Numerous Flight Diversions Planned

by Gary Leff on December 11, 2022

baggage truck by plane

Dec 11 2022

Major airports usually have several days’ worth of fuel on site. That’s going to be tested in Orlando, and possibly some other Florida airports, over the next several days. In fact, Orlando International Airport has been projected to run out of fuel Sunday evening and that’s going to interrupt airline schedules.

Why Airlines Should Always Dump Miles In Passenger Laps For Long Tarmac Delays

by Gary Leff on December 10, 2022

Dec 10 2022

In 2017 Air Canada violated the ‘three hour tarmac delay rule’ by not allowing passengers to get off the aircraft, and the Department of Transportation has issued a $100,000 fine. But they’re learning that miles given to customers give airlines a 60% discount on DOT fines.

Award Deal: West Coast – Europe Business Class For 4+ Passengers From 88,000 Miles Roundtrip

by Gary Leff on December 10, 2022

Dec 10 2022

Business class awards to Europe during peak season have been tough. It’s especially hard from the West Coast. And harder still when you’re looking for more than two seats. Fortunately right now United has 4 or more business class saver awards available flying Los Angeles – London Heathrow nearly every day this spring and summer.

Passenger Hurls Profanity At Mother Who Brought Her 2 Year Old In First Class: Should This Be Allowed?

by Gary Leff on December 10, 2022

carseat

Dec 10 2022

A woman went online for the internet’s judgment on whether she was in the wrong to fly first class over Thanksgiving with her three year old. Another passenger tried to get them kicked out of first class before the flight even began, asked her to go back to coach during the flight, and hurled profanity at her at the end of the flight.

Review: American Airlines Flagship First Dining, Dallas – Fort Worth

by Gary Leff on December 10, 2022

Dec 10 2022

I recently had the chance to visit American Airlines Flagship First Dining DFW. It’s quiet and private, the food is excellent, but the space is dark and there were service lapses. Still, American Airlines Flagship First Dining is an incredible experience.

Bookmark This: Map Of Everywhere Anthony Bourdain Ate [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on December 10, 2022

man eating chicken

Dec 10 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.

Passengers Toe Nails Start Scratching At Your Arm. What Do You Do?

by Gary Leff on December 9, 2022

feet plane

Dec 09 2022

When the passenger in front of you drapes their long hair over your seat back screen, your choice are scissors, gum, or coffee. But what do you do when a passenger pushes their bare feet through your arm rest and starts scratching your arm?

American Airlines Serving Pretzels From Before The Pandemic

by Gary Leff on December 9, 2022

Dec 09 2022

Gastroenterologist Shida Haghighat flew American Airlines and was surprised to see the snack she was served had expired. In fact, it’s dated from before the start of the pandemic.

While the pretzels may taste stale, you’re in coach, in some sense maybe that’s to be expected!

United Will Announce A Boeing 787 Order On Tuesday. They’ll Come With A New Business Class Suite.

by Gary Leff on December 9, 2022

Dec 09 2022

United is holding an event on Tuesday with Boeing at the aircraft manufacturer’s facility in South Carolina. They are expected to announce a major order for Boeing 787 long haul aircraft.

These new planes will come with the same economy and premium economy seats United currently uses on their Boeing 787-10 aircraft, however business class with be a new seat – ‘next generation Polaris’ – which offers suites with doors.

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 »