The bump I didn’t mean to take
How did I accidentally take a bump off a flight home this week? Well, kids were involved, so that's a big part of it. More...
Month: February 2015
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JetBlue aims for international service at Long Beach
Two years ago the idea of JetBlue flying to international destinations from Long Beach, California was mostly laughable. This week, however, the company asked the...
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Can Credit Cards Dominate Airline Elite Status?
Loyalty program elite status used to be reserved for only those who truly engaged with the company. Lately earning it has expanded to partners as...
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JetBlue’s fight to reclaim its brand
Arguably it would simply be easier to not screw up the brand in the first place. But for JetBlue the demands of Wall Street were...
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Delta signs as Gogo’s largest 2Ku customer
Delta and Gogo are teaming up to dramatically expand in-flight internet connectivity options. More than 250 planes will have faster service covering more of the...
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Is the LaGuardia Perimeter Rule Ready to Depart??
The LaGuardia Perimeter Rule has limited flights out of the New York City airport for more than 50 years. The Port Authority is reportedly studying...
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An evening in the Turkish bath at Cemberlitas Hamami
It is completely normal to find yourself mostly naked in Istanbul while a middle-aged, overweight Turkish man gives you a bubble bath, right?? I sure...
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SPG & Uber Build a Solid Partnership
SPG & Uber are teaming up to reward members for riding. The new deal offers 1 SPG point per dollar spent on Uber, plus bonus...
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Southwest grounds 128 planes for missed inspections
More than 100 planes were pulled out of service overnight when Southwest Airlines discovered it had failed to perform mandated inspections on a backup rudder...
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Lufthansa and Altea Corporate Recognition: A bespoke approach to business and loyalty
Lufthansa and Altea Corporate Recognition hope to tweak the benefits granted to corporate customers, providing more granular benefits rather than just giving everyone status. Is...
