May
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2021
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.
Do Airport Scanners Detect Drugs?
Leak: New Hilton Elite Food And Beverage Details, Including Benefit Amounts
May
21
2021
Hilton announced a new food and beverage benefit that replaces breakfast at U.S. hotels starting in July and running through the end of 2021. They will offer a food and beverage credit for use any time at the hotel, including in-restaurant, for grab and go, or for room service.
That sounds great in theory – you can take your meal as it’s most convenient to you. However the devil is in the detail of how much that credit is for.
The Strange, Game-Theoretic Choice Of New Chairman For The oneworld Allaince
May
21
2021
The CEO of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al Baker, is the new Chairman of the oneworld alliance. This is such a strange choice.
About Those New Bigger Overhead Bins…
May
20
2021
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.
Hilton Adds New Elite Benefit For Second Half Of 2021: Food & Beverage Credit On Every Stay
May
20
2021
Hilton actually is actually introducing an on property food and beverage credit for elites, to replace their breakfast benefit, for early July, 2021 through the end of the year.
This applies at full-service, lifestyle, and Hilton Garden Inn properties in the U.S. only.
Experts Are Predicting Frequent Flyer Apocalypse From Too Many Miles Chasing Too Few Seats
May
20
2021
There are several scary stories out there about a coming frequent flyer apocalypse, but an underlying truth remains.
Now that airlines have moved towards more revenue-based redemption pricing, award price inflation is baked into the model. As demand rises and prices go up, so too do award prices for much of an airline’s inventory. And travel has picked up.
When Obama Became President, He Asked About UFOs. Now He’s Confirming They’re Real.
May
20
2021
If I ever became President the first thing I’d ask is about UFOs. It turns out I have something in common with Barack Obama, who asked about UFOs once he was sworn in. Because you’re President, you get to find out all of the secrets like Area 51. So why wouldn’t you?
United Flight Attendant Fired For Covid Antics Sues Marriott For Ratting Him Out
May
20
2021
United Airlines flight attendant Jonathan Ray tested positive for Covid-19 in April 2020. He landed at Newark airport and checked into the Marriott Courtyard Wilmington Downtown to quarantine.
The property reported the twenty year airline veteran’s behavior while on property to United. He was suspended from his job and then terminated. And he’s suing – Marriott – for interfering with his employment relationship.
Report: American Airlines Will Announce Elite Qualifying Promotion, Extend Upgrades In Early June
May
19
2021
In the fall top American Airlines executives – including President Robert Isom – started cold-calling their best customers “to find out who it is that’s traveling and still earning elite status throughout the pandemic.”
Recently several top American Airlines AAdvantage elite members have reported getting calls scheduled with Rick Elieson, the head of the AAdvantage program. In one of these calls he leaked some great information!
American Airlines Flight To Dallas Diverts With A Level 3 Security Alert
May
19
2021
American Airlines flight AA60 from Tokyo Narita to Dallas-Fort Worth diverted to Seattle on Wednesday after declaring a ‘level 3 security alert’ which the FAA defines as “life-threatening behavior.”
There was loud screaming in the cabin as well as “approximately 10 loud bangs” and three flight attendants were punched and kicked.
