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American Airlines Overhauls Its Schedules Starting In April To Begin Running On Time — Cutting Missed Connections And Lost Bags
American says it’s overhauling schedules starting in April—adding more realistic block times and de-peaking Dallas-Fort Worth—to begin running on time and cut missed connections. The airline is also investing in remote deplaning and more terminal capacity so weather and gate gridlock don’t spiral into diversions, delays, and lost bags. Continue reading...
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Aeroporto de Viracopos inaugura sala multissensorial
O Aeroporto Internacional de Viracopos, em Campinas (SP), inaugurou nesta última quarta-feira (17/12) uma Sala Multissensorial voltada ao acolhimento de passageiros neurodivergentes. Localizado no embarque nacional, após o raio-X, o ambiente foi criado para oferecer suporte sensorial e emocional a quem apresenta condições como TEA, TDAH e hipersensibilidade a estímulos....
Points With a Crew
I Majorly Saved The Day At The Airport
An elderly gentleman was dumped at the wrong gate at the airport and nearly missed his international flight. Thankfully I was there to help by ...
Your Mileage May Vary
From Butcher Knives to Sandwich-Eating Legends — Airports Are Unhinged
At any given time, airports hold a whole lot of humanity. And a whole lot of humanity in one place means a whole lot of weirdness. Wild and wacky things…
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AstroPay: como economizar em viagens e ainda garantir cashback em dólar
Viajar bem não passa apenas por escolher passagens e hotéis. A forma de pagar despesas no exterior — ou em compras internacionais — faz diferença direta no custo final da viagem.  Por isso a AstroPay é uma alternativa muito interessante para quem busca simplicidade, controle e economia, especialmente se você...
The Bulkhead Seat
American Unveils Dallas Overhaul with New 13-Bank Schedule and Infrastructure Upgrades
American Airlines is preparing to overhaul its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) schedule… The post American Unveils Dallas Overhaul with New 13-Bank Schedule and Infrastructure Upgrades appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
One Mile at a Time
13 Of The Coolest Airplane Amenities In The World, From Hello Kitty To Urinals
Its amazing to think how far aviation has come in just a bit over a century. 120+ years ago, the Wright Brothers set a record by flying 852 feet in just under a minute, and today we have double decker planes that can fly virtually anywhere in the world nonstop with some...
Frequent Miler
Rakuten: 10X back on StubHub (stack with Chase credits)
If you’re a procrastinator with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card and haven’t used your second half $150 StubHub credit, now’s a good time. The shopping portal Rakuten is again offering 10X on StubHub purchases. Rewards earned through Rakuten can be redeemed as cashback, but for even more value, they can...
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LATAM recebe autorização para operar voos domésticos na Argentina
A LATAM Airlines recebeu autorização da Subsecretaria de Transporte Aéreo da Argentina para retomar a operação de voos domésticos regulares no país. A medida garante direitos de 8ª e 9ª liberdade do ar, permitindo o transporte de passageiros entre cidades argentinas sem necessidade de conexão internacional. Embora a autorização seja...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Why Bloggers Should Stop Calling What We Do a Hobby or a Game
I have vehemently maintained over the years that what we do pertaining to miles, points and travel is not a “hobby” or a “game” — and bloggers should stop using those words to describe it as such for one reason. Before I cite the main reason why bloggers should stop calling what...
You Are Travel
Raccoon Drops In On the Dinner Party, Takes a Bite Out of Guest (VIDEO)
​tl;dr – The animal was eventually contained by animal control and euthanized. ​Last week, guests dining at Ristorante… The post Raccoon Drops In On the Dinner Party, Takes a Bite Out of Guest (VIDEO) appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Peninsula PenClub: Why It’s The Best Way To Book Peninsula Hotels
Peninsula Hotels is regarded as one of the world’s best hotel groups. Peninsula has just a dozen properties around the globe, and they’re all very highly regarded, from Chicago, to London, to Istanbul, to Hong Kong.
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Delta and JetBlue Are Leading in Delays and Cancellations as Winter Weather Looms in Northeast
I’m currently on a delayed Delta Air Lines flight from New York LaGuardia Airport… The post Delta and JetBlue Are Leading in Delays and Cancellations as Winter Weather Looms in Northeast appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Passengers Pass Cash Up The Aisle Like They Are Buying Tickets Onboard — Airlines Used To Do That For Real
Passengers on South African low-cost carrier FlySafair were filmed passing banknotes up the aisle during boarding, like they were paying fares onboard in a minibus taxi. It’s a joke—FlySafair is cashless for inflight purchases—but it points to a real throwback: airlines like People Express once let travelers board without tickets...
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Amex Platinum Warning: Use Your Saks Credit Now (and Don’t Hoard Gift Cards)
If you have the Amex Platinum Card, there’s a decent chance you’ve had this exact thought twice a year: “Okay… what am I buying at Saks Fifth Avenue this time?”…
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JetBlue’s partnership with Japan Airlines ending in March
Well, that didn’t last long. In April of this year, JetBlue and Japan Airlines (JAL) launched a loyalty partnership allowing members of each company’s rewards programs to book the other’s award flights. Unfortunately, like many celebrity marriages, this one evidently wasn’t built to last: the airlines have announced that the...