Apr
01
2021
After being pressured to speak out against a new voting bill in Texas, American Airlines has issued a statement.
American Airlines Opposes Proposed Texas Voting Law, Because Reasons
Alaska Airlines Elites Get Free Companion Upgrades On American. American’s Elites Do Not.
Apr
01
2021
There was a lot of exciting news out Wednesday with Alaska Airlines joining the oneworld global airline alliance and additional benefits being announced for Alaska Airlines elites flying American Airlines and vice versa.
However one thing seems especially odd.
Interesting (Targeted) Chase Sapphire Bonus For Existing Cardmembers
Apr
01
2021
Chase is offering some Sapphire cardmembers 5000 bonus points for paying their monthly bill online from a Chase checking account.
New Southwest Rapid Rewards Members: Earn 5000 Bonus Points
Apr
01
2021
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards is encouraging new member signups with 5000 bonus points getting members to a reward faster. This helps demonstrate the value of the program to the member, when they redeem they’re more likely to stick with the program.
Southwest And American Pressured To Speak Out Against Texas Voting Bill
Apr
01
2021
As in many states, Republicans in Texas are pushing voting law changes. They’ve passed a new bill in the state senate that “would limit early voting hours, prohibit drive-thru voting and bar local election officials from proactively sending vote-by-mail applications.”
Now that Delta has embroiled itself in the controversy of Georgia’s new voting law, former San Antonio Mayor, President Obama’s HUD Secretary, and 2020 Democratic presidential primary contender Julian Castro is calling on Texas-headquartered American Airlines and Southwest Airlines to stake out positions on the law.
We’re Finally Going To Get Answers On TSA & DEA Seizing Travelers’ Cash At Airports
Apr
01
2021
A year ago a nationwide class action lawsuit was filed against the TSA and Drug Enforcement Agency over seizing the cash of travelers at airports.
The case started when a woman helped her elderly father downsize from a house into an apartment. He didn’t trust banks and kept his life savings of $82,000 squirreled away. She convinced him that she would set up a joint bank account with him, and took the money home with her to Boston – but the government took it all away.
United Airlines Ending Change Flexibility For 737 MAX Passengers
Apr
01
2021
United will stop offering change flexibility to passengers booked on the Boeing 737 MAX on April 7 less than two months after the carrier returned the plane to service.
Marriott Launches New Water Conservation Campaign “If It’s Yellow Let It Mellow”
Apr
01
2021
Marriott today announced a new campaign to reduce water use throughout their more than 7000 hotels. This comes on the heels of successfully eliminating single use toiletries in favor of wall-mounted bulk products.
With today’s announcement dubbed “If It’s Yellow Let It Mellow, If It’s Brown Flush It Down” the global hotel giant will encourage guests to flush in-room toilets less frequently.
Southwest Airlines Pilot Gets Married On Flight From Las Vegas
Apr
01
2021
Proposals are popular – almost de rigueur – on airplanes. And weddings are popular in Las Vegas, Elvis lookalike as the officiant or not. But how often do you see a wedding on the flight, taking place while leaving Las Vegas?
The Woke Airline CEO Book Club
Mar
31
2021
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