Computers are creating challenges for airlines and hotels these days. But it still isn’t a “glitch.” Another airline is disappearing and the CSeries may be flying further south than previously expected.
A Premium Economy (almost), potential changes to a premium points program and a premium layover city share the stage in this week’s episode.
DLD 82: That seems like a mistake
- May 14, 2015
- Tagged as: 787, american, American Airlines, awards, Dreamliner, Etihad, hotels, rewards, United, United Airlines, Wyndham, Wyndham Rewards
The DoT backtracks on its rules, Wyndham flattens its award chart and American Airlines has a new type in its fleet. And, if you’re special enough to the airline you might gain access to a special Twitter account. Enjoy the show!
DLD 66: Upgrades when you want them
- November 6, 2014
- Tagged as: American Airlines, Etihad, first class, hotels, PaxEx, United, United Airlines, wifi
Live from World Travel Market in London the crew is talking about Etihad’s The Residence, the new AAdvantage program for 2015 and a hotel loyalty program which doesn’t really focus on loyalty, at least not the way we’ve typically looked at it.
Added bonus: We recorded whilst under the departure path for London’s City Airport so every now and then you get to hear a plane taking off in the background.
Changes are coming to US passports in 2016; lots of other changes before then for US airlines, hotel award searches and more.
Southwest has a new heart (logo), United went to court and the Ex-Im bank continues to be a strange player in the aviation market.
All four of us agreed that episode 51 was a bit slow. Not bad, really, but it was lacking a bit of excitement or intrigue. Last weekend I was in Seattle for the latest edition…
No, really, we included a credit card link in the show notes today! Of course, ours is not an affiliate link and I actually don’t think it is the one you should use, but we’ll…
The next round of points-earning promotions from Starwood has been announced. There are two components to the earning: Earn double Starpoints on all eligible stays with no earning limits. Plus, earn an additional 2,500 bonus…
So, how much are you spending on elite status these days? And does it matter if your travels are paid for by an expense account? With the announcement last week by United that they are…
