Mar
16
2023
Roame.travel is a new, free award search tool so I figured it was worth bringing to your attention.
So far they’re just searching (9) award programs for availability
New Free Tool For Searching Airline Award Tickets
Director Of Austin Airport “Resigns”
Mar
15
2023
It seemed pretty obvious that the airport manager didn’t resign, but rather “got resigned.” It turns out there’s not even a resignation letter.
Checked Bag Took On Life Of Its Own On San Francisco Airport Tarmac [Roundup]
Mar
15
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.
What Will A Banking Crisis Do To Miles And Points?
Mar
15
2023
The big co-brands have all become such expensive deals that only the biggest banks could swallow them. So your airline credit card isn’t going to disappear. And the big banks are also the only ones that have been able to afford to stand up their own rich transferable points programs which can outcompete airline cards.
The Conspiracy Theory About Why United Airlines Says They Expect To Lose Money
Mar
15
2023
Combined with a broad sense of bank fragility in the face of rising interest rates, alongside a concern that we’re late in the economic cycle and potentially headed into recession, United’s announcement worried some observers that it was a sign that consumer spending was tightening alongside shrinking household balance sheets.
But what changed at United? They cite some booking softness earlier in the year. And they made a decision to accrue costs related to a new pilot contract into the first quarter for their projections. Isn’t that… a little weird?
Biggest Points Offer Ever For Chase IHG Card
Mar
15
2023
The IHG® Rewards Premier Credit Card from Chase has offered generous up front bonuses and has been worth keeping for its benefits – Platinum status, annual free night, and 4th night free on awards.
Now, though, the card has gotten much better with new benefits, and they’re offering the biggest ever points offer the card has had to earn an up front bonus.
A Theory On Why United Airlines Food Is So Bad
Mar
15
2023
Before the pandemic United reduced the number of flight attendants working in business class, and started pre-plating their food. But here’s, finally, an explanation for why the food is actually bad.
Passenger Gets Tased By Cops After Drinking ‘About’ 3 Margaritas At The Airport
Mar
15
2023
The man, despite his state, makes an a point to the officers: why is it a problem to drink 3 margaritas when there’s a bar at the airport? I’d add that if the man committed a crime, surely it’s admitting to paying $2,000 for what is probably a domestic flight.
He resists arrest, and gets tased. But what’s priceless is the older male passenger in a mask approaching, trying to intervene?
American Airlines Testing New, Faster Internet On International Flights
Mar
15
2023
American Airlines offers outstanding inflight WiFi service on its domestic fleet, though it does so while charging more money than any of its competitors. Delta, JetBlue, and JSX offer WiFi free, though it’s otherwise an $8 product – though frequently $20 for a flight at American.
The carrier’s international WiFi has been horrible, though.
[Update, Higher Interest] Bask Bank High Interest Savings Account Now Available Broadly
Mar
14
2023
Bask Bank is known for its Mileage Savings Account which awards American AAdvantage miles rather than interest – the math on this works out especially well in a low-interest rate environment.
They’ve now launched a new Bask Interest Savings Account, which is no longer restricted to Bask Mileage Savings Account holders.
