Jan
08
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.
Why Is Everything But Seafood Bad In Boston? [Roundup]
Review: Greenwich Lounge (Business Class), New York JFK
Jan
07
2023
The Greenwich Lounge has taken the old Flagship Lounge space, American’s business class lounge, and rebranded it. In fact very little has been done to that lounge. They’ve merely repurposed it, existing furniture and all. Buffet is the same as in the Soho lounge.
How Much Does It Cost An Airline To Produce A Frequent Flyer Mile?
Jan
07
2023
When laying out the reasons why American Airlines devaluing AAdvantage program could be bad for its business I noted financial disclosures they made to investors when raising debt backed by their loyalty program.
Taking their self-reported 52% operating margin for the program, I backed into what it cost for American Airlines to ‘produce’ a frequent flyer mile.
Do You Check Out Of Hotels Before Leaving? Here’s How To Save A Little Time
Jan
07
2023
Did you know that you don’t have to check out of a hotel (most of the time) but that you still should anyway?
Japan Airlines Tells Passengers It’s Unethical To Eat On Board
Jan
07
2023
Japan Airlines is asking business class customers to skip meals on board, telling them it is the ethical thing to do – which must make a business class passenger choosing to eat unethical.
Here’s The Struggle Southwest Airlines Will Face Bringing Back Customers
Jan
07
2023
It’s time to get aggressive marketing the ways in which Southwest is better, and making it easy and rewarding to do business with the airline.
80,000 Mile Offer For Tough-To-Get Yet Useful Lufthansa Miles [Roundup]
Jan
07
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.
Review: Hyatt’s Royal Palms Resort, Phoenix
Jan
06
2023
The Royal Palms Resort Phoenix may be my new favorite hotel in the area. The grounds are beautiful, service is excellent, and the food is even good. My own quibble would be with the rooms, which could very much use a refresh.
Delta Air Lines Testing New Status Match Offers, There Are Four To Choose From [Roundup]
Jan
06
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.
The First Emirates A380 With Refreshed Seats Has Entered Service
Jan
06
2023
Emirates has completed the refresh of the first one of its Airbus A380s and is placing it into service today, January 6, as flight EK3 from Dubai to London Heathrow. The airline has a fleet of 120 A380s, though slightly more than half will receive the interior retrofit.
These planes are receiving 56 premium economy seats, as well a new color palette in business and first class.
