ATX Jetsetter
ITA Airways Receives Approval for Integration Into Star Alliance
ITA Airways has received approval to begin the integration process into Star Alliance, becoming its 26th member airline. The post ITA Airways Receives Approval for Integration Into Star Alliance appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Bulkhead Seat
Avelo Airlines Opens 8th Base in Wilmington, NC and Launches Eight New Routes
Avelo Airlines added its eighth base of operations at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in… The post Avelo Airlines Opens 8th Base in Wilmington, NC and Launches Eight New Routes appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
View from the Wing
While Others Swap Seats For Free, This United Passenger Took $500 To Move Back 3 Rows
A United Airlines passenger flying from Newark to Phoenix got $500 for switching seats with another passenger. The flight was full – oversold even- and a gate agent called him up before the flight. Continue reading While Others Swap Seats For Free, This United Passenger Took $500 To Move Back 3...
Frequent Miler
Ocean Casino ending MSC cruises benefit. Must book by 4/30 for travel by 6/30.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City has had a popular status matching promotion for years. Part of the reason for its popularity has been the ability to match to Ocean Prime status and get a “free” MSC cruise. My wife and I cruised in Europe twice with this benefit and...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Airlines Across Europe Could Be Operating Flights With Just One Pilot At the Contols By 2030
Airlines across Europe could be allowed to operate flights packed with passengers with just one pilot at the controls within the next five years, a leading union that represents pilots across the continent has warned. Single pilot operations, or ‘Extended Minimum Crew Operations’ as it is known within the aviation...
Live and Let’s Fly
Frontier Airlines Captain Defiantly Wears Trump Hat
A Frontier Airlines captain has sparked fierce debate after wearing a bright red Trump hat while in uniform at Los Angeles International Airport. Frontier Captain Was Wrong To Wear Trump Hat A passenger traveling from Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) snapped the picture above and posted it along...
One Mile at a Time
How To Pre-Order Meals In Delta First Class
In this, I want to cover how to pre-order meals in Delta Air Lines’ premium cabins, including in domestic first class and Delta One business class. While Delta allows you to select your meal in advance when traveling in a premium cabin, the process isn’t quite as straightforward as with...
View from the Wing
Check Your Chase Portal: Sapphire Reserve Points Now Redeem At 2.25 Cents Each for Premium Flights For Some Accounts
Chase is offering Sapphire cardmembers a big boost in value when redeeming points for premium cabin flights through Chase Travel, however the offer is not showing up in my account. Continue reading Check Your Chase Portal: Sapphire Reserve Points Now Redeem At 2.25 Cents Each for Premium Flights For Some Accounts...
ATX Jetsetter
United Airlines is Launching Service to Three New Cities in Asia
United Airlines is expanding its route network across the Pacific with the addition of three new destinations in Asia. The post United Airlines is Launching Service to Three New Cities in Asia appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
The Points of Life
Guns & Butter: French Riviera Travel Guide (Poor Man’s Edition)
Do you know what sucks? Being poor. Do you know what sucks more? Realizing how poor you are. That summarizes my time in the French Riviera or as the elite call it, Côte d'Azur. The post Guns & Butter: French Riviera Travel Guide (Poor Man’s Edition) appeared first on The Points...
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 528: Lies, Damn Lies, and Booking Data
Just how dire is the coming summer for US-bound travel? We're looking at various data sources to try to figure it out.
Wingtips
How does the Emirates chauffeur service work and who is eligible for it?
Let’s be honest – nothing screams I’ve made it like gliding up to the airport in a shiny… The post How does the Emirates chauffeur service work and who is eligible for it? appeared first on Wingtips.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Passenger Sues American Airlines for $500,000 After Flight Attendant Falls On Her But The Airline Blames Unruly Passenger
A legal team representing American Airlines has been dealt a severe blow by a judge presiding over a lawsuit brought by a passenger who was injured when a flight attendant fell on top of her after an ‘aggressive’ and ‘hostile’ unruly customer pushed the crew member. Late last month, US...
TravelUpdate
155,000 bonus points, here’s how to check if you qualify..
With this limited time offer, you'll earn a welcome bonus of 155,000 points. Here's how you can check if you qualify for this offer...
One Mile at a Time
Guide To American AAdvantage Gold Status
American AAdvantage has four published elite tiers (in addition to Concierge Key status, which is invitation-only). In separate posts I’ve written guides to Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum status, and in this post, I want to look at Gold status, which is the entry-level tier in the AAdvantage program.
View from the Wing
Airlines Sell You A Full Seat — Then Let An Oversized Passenger Use Part Of It
"Big Curvy Olivia" thinks it is discrimination that aircraft aisles are so narrow, and posts video of herself struggling to get through a United Airlines Polaris business class cabin. But widened aisles would mean even less room for seats! Meanwhile, some 'plus-sized influencers' think that airlines should just...