Jun
20
2022
Back in September Oman Air announced its intention to join oneworld alliance and that it is working with Qatar Airways on its application as a sponsor.
Now joining is official.
Oman Air Joining oneworld Alliance
I’m Numb To Airline Meltdowns, Here’s What’s Going On
Jun
20
2022
A reader asked why I haven’t covered this past weekend’s drama. The truth is I’ve gotten numb it all because it is largely the same story week after week with passengers stranded amidst cancellations, and with flights full there’s no slack – very few seats for people to get rebooked onto – which means that the consequences of cancellations are greater than ever.
Here’s why airlines are struggling, and what you can do about it.
Trip Report: Returning To Australia After Three Years, Part I: Austin – Vancouver
Jun
20
2022
This is the setup to a report on my just-completed Australia trip, with Air Canada business class awards on the outbound and United The trip started with Air Canada’s brand new Austin – Vancouver flight, followed by a stopover and then a visit to Air Canada’s Signature Suite – along with their Toronto lounge, the best business class dining in North America.
Do All Your Award Searches And Get Guidance On How To Book Tickets For Just $1
Jun
20
2022
Point.me lets you search award space across pretty much every airline, shows you the best way to book a flight, with the lowest prices, and which points to use, and even walks you through the process – click by click – of transferring points and creating your booking (this is the past I like the best).
This Was United’s Theme – Before Rhapsody In Blue
Jun
19
2022
The United Airlines is fundamentally intertwined with George Gershwin’s 1924 Rhapsody in Blue. It’s hard to imagine that when Continental Airlines management took over they considered dropping the song which the airline has used since the 1980s. United was the first commercial brand ever to license it, for an annual fee of $300,000 at the time.
The Gershwin piece wasn’t just used on board and in commercials but also a version was recorded for the ‘trippy tunnel’ connecting United concourses at Chicago O’Hare. But United didn’t always use this song.
Delta Flight Attendants Take To The Floor To Protect Themselves During Turbulence [Roundup]
Jun
19
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.
Get The New Boeing 747 Credit Card But Don’t Expect To Use Delta Lounges
Jun
19
2022
Delta’s Sky Clubs have been packed. Not only are they limiting club use to within 3 hours of flight departure (with one executive declaring Sky Clubs ‘aren’t a WeWork’) they’re testing fast track priority lanes for top tier elites to skip the queue to get into lounges.
I love the look of their new premium credit card design, but as far as their lounges go, when everyone has access nobody does.
Do You Believe Reviews On Airbnb?
Jun
19
2022
When the police get involve after threats of violence over accommodations reviews that may be a one-off, rather than representative of the platform. But it’s also a reminder that you don’t really know whom you’re renting from – or to.
Pete Buttigieg Gave Airline CEOs A Tongue Lashing. One Airline Took Its Revenge
Jun
18
2022
Buttigieg scolds the U.S. airlines but he could have done – and could still do – things that would help improve operational reliability. He’d rather jawbone though than do the hard work – even if it means feeling the consequences of cancellations himself.
[Roundup] Change to American Airlines Banned Ticketing Practices
Jun
18
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.
