Indulgence Alert: Air New Zealand Los Angeles-Auckland Business Class Awards...
Air New Zealand trans-Pacific business class awards are the phoenix of flight, so rare we question their existence. New Zealanders have roughly half the year… The post Indulgence Alert: Air New Zealand...
View ArticleExtending Air Canada Aeroplan 12-Month Activity Expiration With Canada Gas...
Air Canada’s Aeroplan has a 12-month expiration policy for non-activity. Earning or redeeming miles resets the clock. US partners include: Crediting qualifying Star Alliance flights… The post Extending...
View ArticleSo, Now We’ll Get Good Service on United?
United released a press release today trumpeting agreement with its flight attendants, which has been outstanding since 2010 and been an ongoing obstacle to completion… The post So, Now We’ll Get Good...
View ArticleJetBlue Points Match: Should You Take the Bait on this ‘Amazing Deal’?
JetBlue announced a points match promo for Virgin America Elevate members that sent miles and points addicts hearts a flutter yesterday. The official full details… The post JetBlue Points Match: Should...
View ArticleDelta Long-Haul Improved Korean Edition
I was in 35J on the Delta 747-400 again, nostalgic from years of shuttling between the US and China. This time was Detroit-Seoul as part… The post Delta Long-Haul Improved Korean Edition appeared first...
View ArticleI Didn’t Know Korean Air Economy Also Has On-Demand Instant Noodles
On the overnight from Seoul-Incheon down to Brisbane, I saw instant noodles appearing, here, there everywhere. I had flown Korean Air economy many times though… The post I Didn’t Know Korean Air...
View Article[Update: Beware] Act Today 6/30 If You Forgot the JetBlue Status...
Update: 7/1 17:42 EDT: reports now that JetBlue is honoring the promo, see View from the Wing. Update 6/30 20:18 EDT: reports coming in on… The post [Update: Beware] Act Today 6/30 If You Forgot the...
View ArticleWhen Airlines Serve Arrival Meals Too Early
As a student traveling China by rail, regardless of time of arrival, an early morning blast of news followed by commotion of sales carts and… The post When Airlines Serve Arrival Meals Too Early...
View ArticleWe’re Set for JetBlue PointsMatch and Status Match, Now How Does Same-Day...
My wife and I are set with JetBlue PointsMatch from Virgin America, status match to Jet Blue Mosaic from Delta Diamond. Now we need to… The post We’re Set for JetBlue PointsMatch and Status Match, Now...
View ArticleVirgin Australia’s Casual Online Check-In: Thumbs Up or Down?
Virgin Australia’s online check-in made me do a double take, then made me smile. I love information overload so this is not my natural thing… The post Virgin Australia’s Casual Online Check-In: Thumbs...
View ArticleQuick Tip: Load Airline Entertainment Apps Before Flight
Hopping around the Pacific I have been sampling airline entertainment apps. Some airlines, including Virgin Australia and Aircalin, do not have airline apps in terms… The post Quick Tip: Load Airline...
View ArticleDelta Upgrade Priority and Splitting the PNR with those Comfort+ Non-Upgrades
In May Delta adjusted and published its upgrade priority, vaulting elite status to the top: Medallion Status* Fare Class Groupings Delta Reserve Credit Card Members… The post Delta Upgrade Priority and...
View ArticleOnly 40k for a Virgin Atlantic Charter and Training Day, How Cool! Virgin...
I was chatting with Greg the FrequentMiler about his upcoming Necker Island trip for 1,200,000 Virgin Atlantic miles. That will be an awesome week for… The post Only 40k for a Virgin Atlantic Charter...
View ArticleRocketmiles 4,000-Mile United Sign-up Bonus
Rocketmiles is a hotel booking website that offers airline miles for hotel bookings. Earning varies by hotel, date and length of stay. Rates may or… The post Rocketmiles 4,000-Mile United Sign-up Bonus...
View ArticleTake Note: JetBlue 25% Off Awards is a Recurring Sale
JetBlue emailed TrueBlue members of a flash 25% off award sale through August 4. Key terms: Book between now and August 4th Fly September 7… The post Take Note: JetBlue 25% Off Awards is a Recurring...
View ArticleUnlimited Entries to United’s Billion Mile Giveaway, Should You Bother?
United’s Billion Mile Giveaway has launched and runs through September 30, 2016. Prizes include: 100 grand prize winners receive 1,000,000 miles and $7,500 10,000 first… The post Unlimited Entries to...
View ArticleUnited Award Fee and Stopover Changes Oct 6 – Book Max Awards Now
United has notified customers of “More flexible award booking and streamlined fees – A new user-friendly booking experience and more.” MileagePlus Updates shows the changes… The post United Award Fee...
View ArticleWant an AA Revenue-Earning Workaround? Here’s a Partial One
Bummed about revenue-based earning on American Airlines flights? There looks to be a partial workaround. At Frequent Traveler University in Washington, DC this weekend, a… The post Want an AA...
View ArticleCopy Delta #437: American Airlines Adds Free Inflight Entertainment
I hope American and United are saving on their marketing and consulting budgets by implementing management by aping Delta. Here comes a good one. In… The post Copy Delta #437: American Airlines Adds...
View ArticleHow Powerful are Frequent Flyer Program Heads? AAdvantage Has a New President
We travelers focused on frequent flyer programs tend to think of those programs as central to airlines. If I am asked to review an airline,… The post How Powerful are Frequent Flyer Program Heads?...
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