Mar
25
2020
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.
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Hong Kong Bans Foreigners From Even Transiting The AIrport – And Even Bans Alcohol In Bars, Because Sex
Mar
23
2020
Hong Kong has joined Singapore in not only banning foreign arrivals but banning transit passenger arrivals, too, after several foreigners arriving there tested positive for COVID-19. A doctor screening inbound passengers at the airport has tested positive as well there.
To crack down on intimacy as a source of spread, alcohol is being banned from bars though people can still get meals in restaurants.
Wide Open Qatar Airways QSuites Business Class Awards For Early 2021
Mar
22
2020
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.
Emirates Won’t Suspend All Passenger Flights After All – U.S. Flights And Many Others Continue
Mar
22
2020
Today Emirates announced they would suspend all passenger flights. They have already walked that back, and flights to several countries including the U.S. will continue.
Are Partner Airline Redemptions A Hedge Against Bankruptcy?
Mar
21
2020
A reader asks about the safety of their miles, and if some of the smaller airline currencies they have aren’t as safe whether it would be a good idea to book travel now using those miles to fly on one of their partner airlines (that’ll still be flying)?
Here’s what you need to know.
Chinese Marriotts and Hiltons Not Accepting American Guests
Mar
19
2020
As China recovers from COVID-19, and hopes to stave off a second wave of infections, they’re testing people entering the country. Even with a low volume of international flights that’s led to long delays and frustrations entering the country. As a result there’s a strong fear of foreigners.
Hyatt Offers Explorist Status & Status Challenge Useful When Corporate Travel Begins Again
Mar
18
2020
Hyatt is offering 90 days of Explorist status and a fast track to either keep Explorist or top tier Globalist through February 22. The best thing is that you have until November 16 to register and start the 90 day clock. As a result you can use this once your travel is starting up again.
All Centurion Lounges Will Close Saturday, Until Further Notice
Mar
18
2020
American Express is closing all Centurion Lounge locations starting Saturday, March 21. Here’s detail on the move.
What Should Flight Attendants Be Doing To Stay Safe?
Mar
17
2020
Most coverage has been about passengers – being afraid to fly, not allowed to fly by their companies, being advised to avoid risk. The President of the United States is advising against discretionary travel that is still mostly permitted. Yet day in and day out airline crew continue to show up at airports, get on planes, and interact with passengers. They’ve continued to work flights to Europe and Asia that many passengers have been unwilling to take.
New Golden Age For Frequent Flyers Is Just Around The Corner
Mar
17
2020
A lot of people are grounded right now. Most of us are going to travel again. And we’re sure going to be itching to do so.
No matter what happens with the business of any of the airlines, we’re going to have big airlines to take us where we want to go. They are going to have tons of empty seats for awhile – which means deep discounts, award availability, and aggressive mileage promotions.
