I’m in LA tonight…the question is for how long. I’m hoping I’ll be able to stay home this week, but I may be on a plane to New York tomorrow, then Hong Kong, then Zurich…maybe even Las Vegas. We’ll see how the week unfolds…
Last week the big story, for me at least, was the mysterious appearance of SWISS First Class award space and its subsequent cancellation of confirmed reservations. You can bet I’ll be following the issue closely this week and bring you all relevant updates. Here’s what I’ve written about the incident:
- Hurry! Aeroplan Allowing SWISS First Class Bookings!
- SWISS First Class Award Space Wide Open
- Booked! Family Trip in SWISS First Class
- Dear Aeroplan, If You Cancel My SWISS First Class Tickets, I Will Sue You
- Let’s Help Aeroplan Take the Moral High Ground (RE: SWISS First Class Awards)
- Aeroplan Issues Statement on Cancelled SWISS First Class Awards
JAL also added surcharges to Emirates awards and Saudi Arabia announced it would open the Kingdom to tourists. Here’s a review of the week’s top stories:
TOP STORY: Dear Aeroplan, If You Cancel My SWISS First Class Tickets, I Will Sue You
I put Aeroplan (and Air Canada and SWISS) on notice that they cannot just rescind a ticket, especially when it was NOT a “mistake fare”.
Admission to Harvard is Easier than Becoming a Delta FA
While perhaps not more difficult, it is statically easier to gain entrance to Harvard than become a Delta FA.
Why I Disagree with Lucky on Air Canada’s Strict Lounge Access Policy
Air Canada opened a beautiful new lounge in Toronto, but has strictly limited access to it. I argue why mileage and upgrade tickets should NOT be excluded.
Making $1500 Flying A Mistake Fare
Kyle shares about his adventures flying Air Transat.
SWISS FIRST CLASS AWARD SPACE
Hurry! Aeroplan Allowing SWISS First Class Bookings!
SWISS First Class Award Space Wide Open
Booked! Family Trip in SWISS First Class
Dear Aeroplan, If You Cancel My SWISS First Class Tickets, I Will Sue You
Let’s Help Aeroplan Take the Moral High Ground (RE: SWISS First Class Awards)
Aeroplan Issues Statement on Cancelled SWISS First Class Awards
REPORTS & REVIEWS
Convalescing on the California Coast
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Toronto (YYZ)
My Favorite Hyatt in California
Toronto is a Hip, Cool City
Photos: Beautiful New Qantas Lounge in London (LHR)
Christmas Markets: Manchester and North America
Review: Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester – Suite
NEWS & COMMENTARY
United Discounts Award Tickets to Paradise
FTU Returns to Seattle in February – Cyber Monday Discount!
Would You Visit Saudi Arabia as a Tourist?
Coming Soon: Gift Boxes on United Flights to Las Vegas
Admission to Harvard is Easier than Becoming a Delta FA
Free Tickets on Delta – A Facebook Scam
The World’s Most Traveled Man
How to Beat Fuel Surcharges on Emirates Using JAL Miles
Hilarious Commercial Pokes Fun at Classism on Emirates
Why I Disagree with Lucky on Air Canada’s Strict Lounge Access Policy
A Hamburger and French Fry Smoothie and Other Odd Airline Lounge Requests
50% Off Turkish Airlines Awards to Eastern Europe and Balkans
Making $1500 Flying A Mistake Fare
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