Jan
06
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.
Abusing Airline Infant Ticketing Policies, For Fun And Profit
Airline Passenger Explains They’re Flying Because They Have Covid
Jan
06
2022
A passenger on what looks like an American Airlines texts that they have Covid-19, which is the reason they’re traveling. They’ve decided to cut their trip short and go home early. And a passenger nearby snapped photos of the texts.
Marriott Choice Benefits Have To Be Claimed By Friday – But What If Your 2021 Stays Haven’t Posted Yet?
Jan
06
2022
If you earned Platinum (50 night) or Titanium (75 night) elite status with Marriott in 2021 you only have until January 7th to make your ‘choice benefit selections. If you miss the deadline, you miss out on benefits like suite upgrade priority and free nights.
A reader shares they have a missing stay from December 27 that would push them over the threshold to earn Titanium. And Marriott won’t take a missing stay submission for that until January 10.
Detroit Rumored Getting Delta Air Lines Exclusive Business Class Lounge
Jan
06
2022
Delta Air Lines does not currently have upgraded lounges for international business class passengers the way that United and American do (though their Sky Clubs are nicer than United Clubs and Admirals Clubs). However that’s about to change.
In addition to plans for a Delta One business class lounge in Los Angeles and at New York JFK, which I’ve previously reported, there are plans for one in Detroit as well.
Planeload Of Maskless ‘Influencers’ Banned By Airline After Vaping And Drinking Their Own Alcohol
Jan
05
2022
A plane filled with ‘maskless social media influencers’ was traveling from Montreal to Cancun. The group got raucous in the aisles, drinking their own alcohol and vaping against aviation regulations. The Canadian government is investigating the passengers, and Sunwing cancelled their return charter flight and banned the group, after video from inside the aircraft circulated on social media.
What It Takes To Get An Airline’s Attention Over Lost Luggage
Jan
05
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.
7 Million Delta SkyMiles Were Stolen From Robert DeNiro, He Claims They’re Worth 4.3 Cents Apiece
Robert DeNiro is suing his former assistant-turned-Vice President of Production and Finance for misappropriating company funds, including using the corporate Amex for personal trips – and for stealing his 7 million Delta SkyMiles.
78 Bonsai Trees To Earn Executive Platinum Status
Jan
05
2022
A frequent flyer shared their amazement that the purchase of 127 bonsai trees could earn them Executive Platinum status. But it’s actually much easier – and cheaper – than that.
American’s New Way To Earn Elite Status Makes Frequent Flyer Programs Fun Again
Jan
05
2022
They’ve made the program fun again by creating something for members to chase. They’ve gamified their elite status to the benefit of both themselves and their members. This is new, and there will certainly need to be tweaks as they see how it works out in practice. But it’s been so long since these programs have been genuinely exciting.
Unprecedented: Search American And Air Canada Award Availability Inside Bilt App
Jan
04
2022
You can now search for award availability with American Airlines AAdvantage and Air Canada Aeroplan inside Bilt’s app. No other transferable points program has this, and it’s fairly unprecedented in the industry. That says something about the Bilt project, and the demographic they’re reaching that’s valuable to airline loyalty programs.
