San Francisco International Airport is facing significant disruption right now, and the implications for United Airlines go beyond a few bad weeks of delays. SFO Runway Problems Could Force United Airlines To Rethink Its Hub SFO is dealing with two overlapping issues: a runway closure for construction and a new...
When American Express revamped the consumer Platinum Card® last year, one of the new benefits they added was an up to $75 Lululemon credit each quarter. One of the easiest ways of locking in value and/or having a way of cashing out the benefit was to buy $75 worth of...
Three changes are coming to the Amex Platinum Card in the coming months, here's what you need to know.
If you think carry-on rules are consistent across airlines… they’re not. With virtually every U.S.-based commercial airline now charging for checked luggage (nice going, Southwest) and then raising those fees…
United Airlines is planning two of the worlds largest airport lounges in Houston and Washington Dulles while also laying groundwork for a return to New York JFK. An internal presentation makes clear these projects are not just about nicer terminals — they are part of a broader strategy to turn...
Taking a few quick photos when you fly might not seem important—until you actually need them. “Pictures, or it didn’t happen.” In this day and age, it’s easy to take…
You may have already learned about the significant changes to the United Airlines MileagePlus membership program which will become effective as of Thursday, April 2, 2026 at midnight Central Daylight Time — so here is one last reminder of the details.
First, tickets that are...
JetBlue announced two significant changes to its TrueBlue loyalty program on March 31, 2026: a new subscription service called “Points On Repeat” and the ability to redeem TrueBlue points for select travel extras beyond airfare. A Subscription Model for Earning […]
This is no surprise, given its amalgamation with Alaska Airlines. The integration has been gradual, so joining OneWorld represents yet another step. From April 22, 2026, Hawaiian Airlines will officially join the OneWorld alliance. For travellers, and especially Qantas Frequent Flyers and other OneWorld airline loyalty members, this opens the...
I often compare the ”big three” US carriers to one another in posts, as I find it interesting how the competitive dynamics have changed over time. In this post, I’d like to focus on Europe, and how I think one airline has really differentiated itself, at least when it comes...