View from the Wing
“Fly This Segment Or You’re Banned”—American Airlines Agent Catches ‘Skiplagging’ Passenger Red-Handed
They checked in at the ticket counter and showed their ID. The agent saw that it was an ID issued in the state they were connecting in - suggesting they might be stopping their journey there. The agent said they suspected the passenger planned to skip the final...
Live and Let’s Fly
American Airlines Wants $2,896 For An Upgrade On A 190-Mile Flight…
American Airlines offers a first class cabin even on its shorter flights, but the expensive upgrade prices may not be commensurate with the experience onboard…just a friendly warning! An Expensive Upgrade On American Airlines View From The Wing noticed a steal of an upgrade price on American Airlines: just $2896...
Frequent Miler
Some Chase business cards now reporting on personal credit reports (Possibly unintended)
Business credit cards from most banks do not report to personal credit reports. When you apply for a business card, a hard inquiry will still likely show up on your personal credit report, but the account itself isn’t reported to consumer credit agencies by most major banks (with some exceptions)...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Air France KLM Flying Blue March Promo Rewards: Save 25% on select reward flights around the world
The newest set of Air France KLM’s Promo Rewards are now available. This month there are 28 cities in total, all of which are 25% off their standard minimum redemption amount for economy, premium economy and business class redemptions (fare class varies by route). These are the second set of...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
This Airline is Actually Improving The Flying Experience For Economy Class Passengers With Welcome Aperitifs And a Signature Fragrance
It’s not often that you hear of an airline actually trying to improve the infight experience for passengers sitting down the back of the plane in Economy Class, but that’s exactly what SWISS International Airlines is doing with a whole range of thoughtful touches that lean heavily into the carrier’s...
Miles For Family
LifeMiles Devaluation Number Crunching, Panama Hotel Review and More
Air France/KLM Flying Blue March Promo Awards: Fly from USA to Europe for as low as 18,750 miles through August. See this post on Loyalty Lobby for details. Lufthansa Miles & More Dynamic Award Pricing Coming: Award flights on Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian will change to dynamic pricing starting on...
View from the Wing
Alaska Airlines Hunting TikTok For Flight Attendants In Yoga Pants—Jobs On The Line [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
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Eye of the Flyer
Ship Lag: The Impact of Time Change on Transatlantic Cruise Crossings (The Good and the Bad)
Have you ever missed a connection because your phone did not properly update to the correct time where you were? What about when cruising: is there such a thing as "ship lag"?
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One Mile at a Time
Silver Airways Cancels Flights, Planes Stop Flying: Is The End Near?
In very late 2024, Florida regional carrier Silver Airways filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Silver Airways’ financials have always been a bit of a mystery, since the company is privately owned. However, over the years we’ve heard several stories of airports threatening to kick out the airline, after the...
