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The Secret to United’s New Award Search Tool
If you’ve attempted to work with United’s New Award Search Tool, you know how much of a pain it is.Perhaps the most prevalent screen is this:
United’s New Award Search Tool
Now,
American AAdvantage Program Updates – November 2016
American Airlines continues to release AAdvantage Program Updates, as we move toward the “go live” of a few new aspects of the program, previously announced in June.Just a brief ..
Is Elite Status Becoming Unobtainium for the Frequent Leisure Traveler?
I’ve held top tier elite status in hotels and airlines for the better part of the last decade. While I started out earning status mostly from business travel (aka Other
Delta’s 20 Minute Guarantee works even when you don’t pay to check a bag!
Last year, Delta introduced a 20 minute guarantee for checked bags, called “Bags on Time” or “Bag-to-Claim Guarantee” (I’m not quite sure, based on the Terms, so lets just go
A great benefit of being an American Airlines Executive Platinum
I’ve been an American Airlines Executive Platinum for a few years now. Ivy enjoyed a bunch of the benefits, like complimentary domestic upgrades, and no charges for redepositing ..
Where should you credit your miles and points.
With American’s move to revenue based earning, the three legacy US carriers all award miles based on your fare, not miles flown anymore. So, where should you credit your miles
Asiana A380 First Class – My First World Problems
I just ended a whirlwind round the world trip with my father and brother, which was awesome. Our last long haul flight was in Asiana A380 First Class, a flight
Review: Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class Singapore to Hong Kong
Introduction
Starting Out and American Airlines’ Flagship Lounge – Chicago
Review: Japan Airlines First Class 777-300ER Chicago-Narita
Review: Japan Airlines First Class Lounge ..
OneWorld Alliance Disincentivizes Partner Bookings
OneWorld Alliance was for a time, the best alliance going. Not because they had the most connectivity or partners. But rather, because, if you were flying on multiple OneWorld pa..
New Opportunities after AAdvantage Program Changes
I shared the below as part of my remarks at the Travel Hacker 101 Meet-up that I co-hosted with Richard Kerr. If you aren’t a member of the Travel Hacking 101
Elite Status – Leaving AAdvantage for Spirit Airlines
American Airlines AAdvantage changed their program yesterday, and while the revenue based earning isn’t great, it was their introduction of Elite Qualifying Dollars that makes it..
American’s AAdvantage Program Changes – June 2016
American Airlines is making changes to their AAdvantage Program, and they are not pretty. This is of course, a follow-up devaluation to the one announced November, 2015.
There a..
Value Alliance – A Good Technology News Story
Value Alliance is a new alliance, but its not what you are expecting.
Business Traveller Reports that the new Airline Alliance, Value Alliance – is comprised of:
“Cebu Pacific,..
Thoughts on the 2015 Freddie Awards
This past weekend, I had the chance to travel out to Las Vegas to attend the Freddie Awards. Its my favorite event to attend each year, and I’m truly appreciative
Could Singapore Airlines and Air France become Partners?
Business Traveller reports that Singapore Airlines and Air France executives recently met to discuss a partnership.
The article cites logical benefits of a partnership means ..
Review: Singapore Airlines – The Private Room
Introduction
Starting Out and American Airlines’ Flagship Lounge – Chicago
Review: Japan Airlines First Class 777-300ER Chicago-Narita
Review: Japan Airlines First Class Lounge..
Is Alaska the first in a new string of devaluations?
In the aftermath of the un-announced Alaska Airlines’ Emirates devaluation, Gary Leff wrote: Your miles aren’t safe: Devaluations create the need for even more devaluations. Wh..
Alaska Demolished Emirates Award Chart, then provides Q and A a day later
The big news today (other than Anbang bowing out of the bid for Starwood) is Alaska’s no notice changes to the Emirates Award Chart. This is a big deal. We’re
Review: Lufthansa First Class 747-8 – Frankfurt to Washington Dulles
Intro: Visiting the Christkindlemarkets of Mainz
Review: Hyatt Regency Mainz
Wandering Mainz, including the Christkindlemarkets
Review: Lufthansa First Class Terminal and Lounge..
Thai Aviation Authority calls for Contingency Plans after Nok Air Strands ~1400 passengers
Thailand’s The Nation reports that this past Monday in Thailand, Deputy Transport Minister Ormsin Chivapruck called a meeting with all Thai-registered carriers, following Nok Air..
Review: Lufthansa First Class Terminal and Lounge (yes, both!)
Intro: Visiting the Christkindlemarkets of Mainz
Review: Hyatt Regency Mainz
Wandering Mainz, including the Christkindlemarkets
Review: Lufthansa First Class Terminal and Lounge..
End of Year Reminder: Use American Airlines Business Extra Points!
If you happen to have taken advantage of American Airlines Business Extra program (and be sure to check out my post on the benefits of it and setting up an
Food for Thought: 2016 Airline Loyalty
Matt has an excellent post, Rethinking Loyalty, that, has been at the tip of my brain for a number of reasons, not the least of which being American Airlines’s AAdvantage devalu..