In a move that took many by surprise today, Southwest (WN) announced that it would be acquiring AirTran for $1.4B, subject to DOT approval. You can read about the details here: I’ll just briefly sum up my thoughts on...
Thai Airways Equipment Change Knocks Me Out of First Class…And How I Fixed It
The ongoing saga of perfecting my award trip to China continues. A couple weeks, if you recall, I received a telephone call from United about a schedule change on my brother’s identical award trip. His segments in Lufthansa First had been cancelled. United...
Great Deals Available Now from United Airlines! (Humor)
We don’t affectionately call United Airlines’ website .bomb for nothing. Take a look at these ticket prices recently found on .bomb–talk about the deal of a lifetime! Here’s a steal of a fare on a trip from London Heathrow to...
United’s Philadelphia Red Carpet Club Closed by Health Department
As I was checking in for my flight to Chicago Thursday morning at Philadelphia International, I heard an agent call my name from behind me. I turned around and was surprised to find my favorite Red Carpet Club attendant...
VIII: Exploring Buenos Aires
2010 SOUTH AMERICA TRIP REPORT I: Introduction II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First III: Washington to Buenos Aires in United Airlines Business Class IV: Business Class (Cama) Bus Service from Buenos Aires to Iguazu...
Off to Antigua and Montserrat!
A few weeks ago I took advantage of a very reasonable UA fare from Philadelphia to San Juan and booked a PHL-ORD-SJU-IAD-ORD-PHL mileage run. Rather than do an immediate turn, I decided to spend a couple days in the...
United Airlines Fined for Following DOT Tarmac Delay Rules
I know this story has been widely reported already, but I just have to chime in and express my outrage over the recent $12,000 fine levied against United for erroneously reporting that it had violated tarmac delay rules in...
Wi-Fi Coming to JetBlue
Joining the club of "low cost carriers" (I hate to even use that misleading term) that offer or plan to offer wireless internet aboard their aircraft, JetBlue signed a deal today that will put satellite broadband internet and TV...
The Solution to No Faster Free Nights: Hyatt Visa Credit Card from Chase
I’ve got so many Chase cards, I hate to sign up for another (it has been six months, though, so my credit score shouldn’t be impacted), but I’ve finally figured out a way to compensate for the lack of Hyatt’s Faster...
VII: First Class (Super Cama) Bus Service from Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires on Rio Uruguay
2010 SOUTH AMERICA TRIP REPORT I: Introduction II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First III: Washington to Buenos Aires in United Airlines Business Class IV: Business Class (Cama) Bus Service from Buenos Aires to Iguazu...
New Company Name and Stock Symbol for Post-Merger United
When United Airlines entered bankruptcy protection in 2002, it was de-listed from the New York Stock Exchange and lost it’s UAL ticker symbol. After emerging from Chapter 11, United’s new stock issuance was traded on the Nasadq under the...
Discounted Short-haul Awards Still Available on United Airlines
Through the end of the month, economy award trips under 700 miles in the U.S. and Canada are still 30% off on United. These flights must be on United metal and be booked at least a week prior to...
A Closer Look at British Airways’ Awesome New First Class Cabin
Earlier in the year, I blogged about British Airways’ plans to overhaul their first class experience. Already an industry leader, BA has invested £100 million to improve their first class product onboard and enhance the premium ground services available to passengers...
VI: Iguazu Falls from the Argentinian Side + Sheraton Iguazu Falls
2010 SOUTH AMERICA TRIP REPORT I: Introduction II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First III: Washington to Buenos Aires in United Airlines Business Class IV: Business Class (Cama) Bus Service from Buenos Aires to Iguazu...
Free Admission to Museums Nationwide on September 25
Are you a museum aficionado? On September 25, more than 1,000 museums nationwide will offer free admission to celebrate Smithsonian magazine’s sixth annual Museum Day. You can search for participating museums and download tickets here. Each pass grants complimentary entry to...
BA Chief Confident LAN Will Stay in OneWorld
British Airway’s Chief Executive, Willie Walsh, said this week that the LAN/TAM merger is not a threat to OneWorld. He argued that "LAN are very much core members of Oneworld," and that the new Latam Airlines company already sees the...
Up to Triple Miles on Delta Flights to South America
It seems like I am blogging about a new Delta SkyMiles promotion every few days. Lately, as a matter of fact, I have. And here’s another: Now through November 30, earn double redeemable miles on economy fares (Y, B,...
Do You Suffer from Upgrade Phobia?
I’ve got a bad condition. I call it upgrade phobia. While I don’t fear upgrades themselves, I fear missing them and I stress out over them even when I know I’ll probably get the upgrade in the end. While...
V: Breakfast in Paraguay, Lunch in Brazil, Dinner in Argentina + Brazilian Side of Cataratas
2010 SOUTH AMERICA TRIP REPORT I: Introduction II: Los Angeles to Washington Dulles via Denver in United First III: Washington to Buenos Aires in United Airlines Business Class IV: Business Class (Cama) Bus Service from Buenos Aires to Iguazu...
American Airlines and Lufthansa Celebrate Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest starts in a couple days and American Airlines and Lufthansa are celebrating. American is offering 275,000 miles to the winner of their "Leder Posin’" Okotberfest contest. Simply take a picture of yourself, your friends, or even your pet...
