Jun
18
2015
A collection of the most interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Buy Miles for 7/10ths of a Cent Through Tomorrow, Up to 20,000 Miles for Economist Subscription, and Delta Giving Up On Haneda
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The Updated Ultimate Guide to Booking Award Tickets Using American Miles
Jun
17
2015
American Airlines AAdvantage has one of the least expensive award charts for premium cabin travel to many regions, and they only add significant fuel surcharges to one of their airline partners. But their routing rules, the way you’re allowed to construct an award, are complex and they don’t even publish them at AA.com.
Not only are they published here, but they’re explained. This is an advanced post worth bookmarking if you collect American miles.
United Ending All Service at New York JFK in October
Jun
16
2015
United will be leaving New York JFK airport completely after October 25, and shifting their premium Los Angeles and San Francisco operations fully over to Newark. As long as the government signs off, Delta will get United’s JFK slots.
An Inflight Wedding & Opportunity to Fly Vintage Aircraft
Jun
07
2015
A collection of interesting links you’ll want to see, many you’ll want to click.
Making Sense of the Virgin Airline Frequent Flyer Programs
Jun
01
2015
There are different ‘Virgin’ airlines and they each have different Virgin frequent flyer programs. What’s the difference? Which one should you belong to?
Starwood Details Plan to Put Sheraton Brand Back on Top
Jun
01
2015
One of Starwood Hotels’ most enduring problems is the inconsistency and declining reputation of their flagship Sheraton brand. They’ve now detailed their 10 point plan to revitalize the brand by 2020. Here’s what they have in store.
oneworld Member Malaysia Airlines Entered Receivership Today
May
25
2015
Malaysia Airlines was placed into receivership today. The idea is that they are going to move the ‘good’ assets to a new company, which will continue to operate the airline.
This bankruptcy proceeding and transfer of assets does not – itself – affect operations of the airline. It’s a part of the airline’s restructuring, though, while is eliminating routes and jobs as the carrier tries to shrink to profitability.
Malaysia Airlines was struggling even before MH370 went missing last year….
My Next Trip Report: Virgin Australia and Delta Business Class, the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney
May
24
2015
Here I begin my next trip report — a SkyMiles redemption for business class on Virgin Australia and Delta, plus stays at the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas and the Park Hyatt Sydney. This trip features both my perfect travel day, and the biggest travel mistake I’ve ever made…
Review: Flying First Class (and Showering) Onboard Emirates A380 First Class, Dubai – Dallas
May
23
2015
Having flown Emirates first class onboard their Airbus A380, I can say it’s truly one of the best first class products in the world. The suite isn’t as spacious as Singapore’s or Etihad’s. But the service is good, the food is good, and despite the bling (there’s a *lot* going on, and a lot of *stuff* they give you) there’s substance to it too.
Most of all, they have the single greatest amenity ever introduced into an aircraft: two giant shower spas, with heated floors. Taking a shower in the sky prior to arrival can’t be beat!
How Much Are Citi Prestige’s Benefits Really Worth?
May
20
2015
Citi Prestige offers an airline credit, lounge access, a big signup bonus and then a variety of perks like free rounds of golf and 4th night free on hotel stays. How much is all this ‘stuff’ worth, anyway?
