I try to fly out of Burbank when I can because you can literally show up 25 minutes before departure and make it the the gate with time to spare–even if you are checking bags. United shares T2 with...
Don’t Let Your Frequent Flyer Miles Expire!
Earlier this year I nearly lost all my American Airlines miles due to account inactivity. With AA, your miles expire after 18 months of dormancy and to reinstate them, AA charges $50 for every 5,000 miles plus a 7.5%...
What do the Gas Company and United Airlines have in Common?
I had to address a problem on my gas bill this week that required a trip to one of Philadelphia Gas Works’ offices. Thinking that it would be a quick visit, I hopped on the Market-Frankford subway line and...
Continental/United IAD-SFO r/t $105 a/i
If you’re up at this late hour, you might want to take advantage of Continental’s IAD-SFO r/t fare for $105-115 including taxes–this deal will probably be gone by morning. Codeshares on United available if you route through Chicago or...
Troubled Times for US Airways: More Cutbacks Ahead
US Airways announced series of cutbacks today as it faces stiff competition and dwindling demand during this troubled time in the airline industry: -Cutback of 1,000 employees (~600 airport, ~200 pilot, and ~150 FA) -Abandoning Las Vegas as a...
UPDATE: Circumventing United Airline’s StarNet Blocking – A Successful Failure
I made about 12 calls to United yesterday evening and finally found an ORD agent willing to do a manual booking. As expected, NZ confirmed the seat immediately and it looked like I was good to go. The flight even showed...
Circumventing United Airline’s StarNet Blocking
Award inventory is shared among Star Alliance carriers in what is known as the StarNet system. United Airlines, in an attempt to save money and funnel travelers to flights on UA metal has instituted a system of StarNet blocking...
Picture of the Week #2: A Taste of Swiss First
Have you ever had an airline meal that has been so good that you can’t stop thinking about it? I should know better, but I often gamble by ordering “the beef.” Usually it comes out well-done and isn’t much...
Pursue MMer Status on United or Dual Star Gold Status?
I’m up to nearly 200,000 EQMs this year on United and have some domestic trips in paid First Class coming up next month. With more than enough miles to qualify for elite status for 2010, I am having trouble...
All LOT Flights 50% Off Today and Tomorrow for Jan-March 2010 Travel
LOT Polish Airlines has announced that tickets purchased today and tomorrow are 50% off for travel that begins in the first quarter of 2010. This includes all seats, on all flights, in all cabins. What is not made explicit is that...
Tough Love from Spirit Airlines
Have you ever missed check-in by a few minutes and been told to go pound sand? Check out this excerpt from the Miami Herald : www.miamiherald.com/news/action-line/story/1291752.html A Few Minutes Proves Costly I bought a round-trip ticket for $115…for travel from Fort...
When it comes to Airline Tickets: Book Now, Ask Questions Later
Book now, ask questions later has become my motto when it comes to buying airline tickets. With the 24-hour cancellation policy that all U.S. airlines and Orbitz/Priceline have, if I see a good deal, I buy the ticket–even if...
