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Bikini Airline Expected to Finalize Order for 50 Airbus A321neos on Friday

by Gary Leff on November 1, 2018

Nov 01 2018

VietJet’s CEO became Southeast Asia’s first self-made female billionaire. The airline is a discount carrier flying narrowbody aircraft mostly domestically although with several routes now into Asia.

Five years ago the airline was fined 20 million Dong over unapproved inflight entertainment. It wasn’t a problem with the installation of a seatback video system. Instead, 5 bikini-clad candidates in a local beauty contest performed a dance onboard the airline’s inaugural flight to Nha Trang.

Rare: Possible 10% Membership Rewards Transfer Bonus to Aeroplan

by Gary Leff on November 1, 2018

Nov 01 2018

A year ago American Express ran a targeted 20% transfer bonus from Membership Rewards to Aeroplan. It was the first time I could recall seeing a bonus on transfers to this Star Alliance loyalty program.

There is currently a 10% transfer bonus available. It does not appear in my account so may be targeted.

Free Top Tier Elite Status With 33 Hotel Brands Through December 2019

by Gary Leff on October 30, 2018

Oct 30 2018

GHA Discovery is the loyalty program for Omni hotels, Rydges, Alila (part of Two Roads Hospitality, which is being acquired by Hyatt), Kempinski, Anantara, Pan Pacific and more — 33 brands in total.

Discovery is an experiences program, not an earn and burn program. It’s all about status and recognition. Right now their top tier of elite status — Black — is available free on a trial basis. The offer may be restricted to cardholders in Middle East and Asia Pacific but I’ve already gotten 5000 American AAdvantage miles just by bouncing around and getting transferred a bit asking.

What Routes is American Airlines Considering?

by Gary Leff on October 28, 2018

Oct 28 2018

After American’s third quarter earnings call late in the week, executives gathered for their internal ‘State of the Airline’ comments to employees along with question and answer session. Vice President – Planning Vasu Raja answered questions about the airline’s route plans in a “network speed round.”

Here are key takeaways:

The Airport With the Most Seats Scheduled This Quarter Isn’t Atlanta

by Gary Leff on October 23, 2018

Oct 23 2018

There will be more airline capacity flying out of Beijing this quarter than the traditional ‘world’s busiest airport’ Atlanta.

Five of the top 10 airports are in Asia, one is in Europe and one in the Mideast. Three are in the U.S.

New Cryptocurrency Visa Debit Rewards Card and United Updating Fare Classes

by Gary Leff on October 23, 2018

Oct 23 2018

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.

Confirmed: Citi Prestige Will Earn 5x on Air, Dining But Change 4th Night Free on Hotels

by Gary Leff on October 22, 2018

Oct 22 2018

there’s a report that the Citi Prestige card is being relaunched — changes November 4 and possibly January 4 — with a new earning structure. The card would offer 5 points per dollar on airline and dining spend, 3 points per dollar on other travel, and 2 points per dollar on entertainment.

Meanwhile the card would keep its most valuable current benefit — 4th night free on hotel bookings — although one report suggests it would be limited to twice per year.

American’s Far Fetched Claims to the DOT About China

by Gary Leff on October 22, 2018

Oct 22 2018

American Airlines is dropping both their Chicago – Beijing and Chicago – Shanghai flights and shifting Chicago – Tokyo flying to joint venture partner Japan Airlines. Hawaiian Airlines is giving up on Honolulu – Beijing as well.

American would like to keep their route authority from Chicago to China even while not using it. They’ve made some rather incredible claims to the Department of Transportation in support of that request.

Half the World’s Airline Catering Changing Hands and British Airways Make Good to Fired Flight Attendants

by Gary Leff on October 21, 2018

Oct 21 2018

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.

Delta and American No Longer Offer Club ‘Membership’, It’s a Subscription-Based Upsell Instead

by Gary Leff on October 19, 2018

Oct 19 2018

So much for notions of membership. A US airline club used to be a members-only club not just an extra amenity to pay to add onto your ticket. You could access it as a member. In the old days when you didn’t need a same day ticket to clear security you could go wait in the lounge to meet an arriving passenger.

As an historical vestige of that some airline clubs would even let you request gate passes after 9/11 as a service to its members.