Broader fuel surcharges coming to Aeroplan
Following on the heels of this summer’s award chart adjustments that saw many awards increase in cost it appears that Aeroplan, the loyalty program associated...
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A trip back in time: Inside the TWA Flight Center at JFK
Eero Saarinen was an architectural genius. This is generally an accepted fact and one that I have never had reason to dispute. Passing by the...
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American offering elites 500 free miles per departure from Boston
American Airlines has announced a new promotion targeting their AAdvantage elite members who are flying out of Boston. For each departure where passengers check a...
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Big bonuses for flights to London (so long as you’re a big spender)
The three largest US airlines have apparently decided to have some fun with bonus frequent flier points and London this fall. It is not particularly...
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Air Berlin now an AAdvantage partner
In advance of German airline Air Berlin joining the oneworld alliance they are setting up the necessary agreements with other members for frequent flyer earning...
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Another month of many retirements for American Airlines pilots
October 1, 2011 saw 129 pilots retire from American Airlines, an increase over the already high 111 retirees from the prior month. The number of...
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Senior American Airlines pilots betting against the company’s success
In honor of this week’s Labor Day holiday in the USA here are a couple interesting stories related to airline unions. Pilots First up is...
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Airlines are in on the Fuel Dump game in a big way
Fuel dump [fyoo-uhl duhmp] (noun): 1. An airfare construction designed to reduce the YQ fuel surcharge that airlines place on certain routes. Used by passengers...
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American Airlines moves to charge for more seat assignments
American Airlines announced yesterday that they have expanded their Preferred Seating product offering. While this is being spun as making more seats available to all...
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American Airlines announces changes to lifetime AAdvantage status
For many months now the rumor mill was been swirling with thoughts on changes to the lifetime elite status program offered by American Airlines‘ AAdvantage...