United just can’t seem to catch a break lately. Or maybe it’s less bad luck and more a matter of incompetence and indifference. If you were to judge by recent media coverage of the carrier,… Continue Reading
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The Incredible Shrinking Laptop Ban
Remember the laptop ban? Or better still, forget it! Today, Qatar Airways announced it had been approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to allow passengers to resume carrying onboard their… Continue Reading
American, Alaska Airlines Cutting Frequent-Flyer Ties
Not surprisingly, the big news today was Alaska Air’s announcement regarding a partnership change to its Mileage Plan program. Less expected, however, was the nature of that change. Rather than… Continue Reading
TSA Allowed 95% of Banned Items to Clear Security
Just how safe are the skies for air travelers? If you were packing a firearm or a hand grenade or boxcutters as you went through a TSA airport-security checkpoint, you might as well have relaxed: There… Continue Reading
Higher Award Prices Coming to World of Hyatt?
Hyatt has added a new resort to the list of properties available for award stays, and the price for a free night is off the charts. Literally. Not a good sign. For participants in travel-loyalty programs,… Continue Reading
Featured Sweepstakes: 5-Day Trip to Iceland, Including Business-Class Air
Five days in Iceland, including business-class air? Yes, please! Enter the Einstok Beer “Iceland 6-Pack Adventure” sweepstakes by July 31, 2017, for a chance to win the grand prize: a five-day… Continue Reading
The Week’s Biggest Stories: Empty Seats for Sale + Airfare Transparency + Borrow DL Miles + JetBlue Points for Prime
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! Airfare Transparency Imperiled by New Legislation Included in the latest… Continue Reading
United’s New Award Pricing: It Could Be Worse
Got United miles? If so, these upcoming changes to MileagePlus award pricing will affect you — most likely negatively. First, the good news: When the changes take effect on November 1, prices for… Continue Reading
Amtrak Names Former Delta CEO Richard Anderson Its New President and Chief Executive Officer
Richard H. Anderson has been named the next president and chief executive officer of Amtrak who will eventually replace Wick Moorman, who is the current chief executive officer — and Wednesday, July 12,… Continue Reading
Sign Up for Amazon Prime to Earn 3,000 JetBlue Points
If you’re a fan of both JetBlue and Amazon, you’re in good shape. In late-2015, Amazon teamed up to allow Amazon Prime members to stream Amazon video inflight. Nice! Even nicer, in December… Continue Reading