Airlines
Bits: new ‘Miles and More’ meilenschnaeppchen, United ‘buy miles’ bonus and a Marriott / SPG arbitrage
News in brief:<p><b>New ‘Miles and More’ meilenschnaeppchen announced</b><p>It has been a while since we covered these on <i>Head for Points,</i> but for the benefit …
HospitalityLong-distance Flights Could Get Super Cheap in 2018 — Here’s Why
For the majority of passengers traveling for leisure, price is the most important factor when deciding which flight to book.<p>As airlines continue to …
Air TravelJetBlue's All You Can Jet Pass Offers Free Year of Flights
Want to travel the world without the price tag associated with all those flights?<p>JetBlue is offering just that through its All You Can Jet Pass …
TravelTerror As British Airways Plane Engine Bursts Into Flames
Related: British Airways<p>A British Airways plane’s engine burst into flames on Friday evening while flying from Phoenix, Arizona to London. The flight …
AviationSaoirse Ronan isn't having the backlash around that Aer Lingus sketch on 'SNL'
Lots of people weren't thrilled with <i>Saturday Night Live</i> for capitalizing on the presence of Irish-American guest host Saoirse Ronan with a sketch …
Celebrity NewsHere's What Every Major Airline, Hotel Or Credit Card Point Is Worth...
Above all else – the key to maximizing credit card, hotel or airline points is having an idea of what they are worth. You never want to go in blind. …
Ritz-CarltonCan I Bring My Dog On An Airplane? These Airlines Let You Fly With Your Pup
Traveling during the holidays is the ultimate getaway from work and social commitments, but leaving your pet behind can be stressful and expensive. …
PetsGet Ready for Delta’s $60 Checked Baggage Fee
Planning a trip to Europe this holiday season? Enjoy checking your baggage for free, an airline amenity that may well disappear for the thriftiest of …
Delta AirlinesWant To Know All The Annoying Fees Your Airline Charges? The Government Just Decided You Shouldn't
Because the airlines need you to play their game.<p><i>Absurdly Driven</i> <i>looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek.</i><p>Nickel-and-diming is a matter of principle.<p>The principle involves you being a long way along the path to purchase before you discover that, oh, …
TransportationBits: New HFP IT set-up, HFP reader wins 1 million Avios!, Charles Tyrwhitt Avios
News in brief:<p><b>We’re back in business …..</b><p><b>….. after a day off to finalise our IT server move</b>. Everything has gone to plan, I’m pleased to say. Page …
Frequent-flyer ProgramsAdvice From American Airlines for Dealing With a Smelly Seatmate and Elderly Men Fight on a Beach
With two different German federal states involved in the project, the airport became a wrangling ground for politicians at all levels.<p>“There was …
Aer LingusJetBlue's Fleet Review Should Wrap Up Soon -- and It's a Big Deal
JetBlue is on the verge of making some big decisions about its long-term strategy. Changes to its fleet plan could unlock huge profit growth …
InvestingGhastly Food! Airlines You Should Avoid
Related: Hawaiian Airlines<p>According to the study published by Charles Platkin, Ph.D., the director of the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center and …
Hawaiian AirlinesWATCH: This viral video of an air hostess tasting in-flight meals causes her to get suspended!
The flight attendant has a row of meals open and lined up in front of her and is seen eating from at least one of them in the short 30 second …
ViralOuch: Qatar Airways A321 Badly Damaged In Fire At Doha Airport
This looks pretty bad. Yesterday a Qatar Airways A321 was undergoing maintenance at a remote stand at Doha’s Hamad International Airport, and …
Qatar AirwaysThe Best Hotel Rewards Programs
New rankings from The Points Guy, a popular website dedicated to airline and hotel loyalty points, suggest that Starwood hotels may have the best rewards program for frequent travelers. The study comes on the heels of similar rankings from J.D. Power that suggest that Marriott Rewards may have the …
HospitalityYou can now book a flight and pay for it later
• <b>Flymble will let you book a flight and pay it off over monthly installments.</b>• <b><br>With a small service fee upfront and no massive interest rates.</b>• <b><br>They aim to help people who have an unexpected flight and ended being stuck with a massive unavoidable bill.</b>• <b><br>Payments can be spread over 10 months.</b><p>Desperately …
Ugly sweater craze snags early boarding on Alaska Airlines
The ugly Christmas sweater craze hasn’t unraveled yet.<p>If you fly on an Alaska Airlines, Virgin America or Horizon Air flight Dec. 15, wearing an ugly Christmas sweater will get you into the coveted early boarding group, along with active members of the military and passengers with children.<p>As part …
BusinessBritish Airways Shows How Cuts to Quality Destroy and Airline Brand
Willie Walsh, the CEO of British Airways parent corporation IAG, describes the airline as catching up to competitors in the race to the bottom. Walsh …
British AirwaysHow to Earn Delta Medallion Qualifying Miles for Status - Points Miles & Martinis
It’s almost the end of 2017, which means its your last opportunity to <b>earn Delta Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs)</b> before having your account re-set …
Frequent-flyer ProgramsDelta Says Snowfall Is Forcing More Atlanta Flight Cancellations
Delta Air Lines Inc. said it canceled more than 350 flights into and out of its Atlanta hub Saturday after scrubbing more than 1,000 on Friday as …
BusinessDelta, REI, and SpaceX are some of the best places to work in America — here's what execs say people should know before applying
• <b>Getting a job at the best places to work in America requires standing out from the crowd.</b>• <b><br>Hiring managers and executives from some of the companies that made the list — like SpaceX, Delta, and REI — share what they look for in candidates.</b>• <b><br>Some of the qualifications include: being inspired by the</b> …
EmploymentBest Gifts for the Budget Traveler
For some people, traveling is one big endless splurge on fancy restaurants, hotels, or experiential packages. The budget traveler is different. These …
ShoppingHow To Survive A Plane Crash
Plane travel is incredibly safe -- your odds of dying on a commercial flight are about one in 11 million -- but accidents still happen and travellers …
AviationLOT picks a little route to Newark - Wandering Aramean
What’s the smallest city in Europe with non-stop wide-body flights to North America? If you guessed Rzeszów, Poland (population 186,000) then you’re …
TravelBengaluru Metro Commuters Unhappy Over New “Baggage Fee”
In a move that might discourage people from using public transport and increase the number of vehicles on Bengaluru roads, Namma Metro has introduced …
BangaloreWon't Last: Up to 40% Off Tumi Bags
Tumi doesn’t often big sales. It’s expensive luggage, but it’s the archetypal bag for the business traveler. People love their Tumi bags, and they …
CraigslistFliers face flight woes Saturday as winter storm heads north
Air travelers faced another day of delays and cancellations Saturday as an early-season winter storm moved from the South toward the Northeast. All big airlines were waiving changes for flights to a number of destinations across the East.<p>Nationwide, more than 770 flights had been canceled and …
AviationIsland Air’s Final Day, Flight Review
Posted By Jon Nickel-D'Andrea on Dec 9, 2017 | 0 comments<p>Island Air’s last day was November 10, 2017, and we were lucky enough (or perhaps unlucky …
AviationAer Lingus flight from Amsterdam to Dublin diverts after declaring emergency
The flight, which left Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam at around 9am was due to land at Dublin Airport at 10:15am.<p>The guest received medical attention …
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