The problem with online miles malls
I do a decent amount of shopping online. Not a ton, but a decent amount. And, if I were truly dedicated to maximizing every single...
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American adds paid fare hold to their fee schedule
Always looking for incremental fees to increase revenue, the airlines have been pretty creative lately. The most recent fee conjured out of what used to...
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The ever decreasing value of upgrade awards
Not too long ago the common view was that the best value for redeeming frequent flyer points was on upgrade awards. The logic was actually...
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Finishing my Embraer collection
This week sees me on another business trip to Raleigh, NC, which isn’t all that big a deal. It also saw me flying on perhaps...
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Chatting with the crew at Upgrd.com
A couple weeks ago I recorded my first ever podcast. I’m rarely convinced that anyone wants to listen to me ramble about travel so I’m...
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Attack of the cAAncelAAtor!
Today was supposed to be an easy travel day. Apparently such a thing is not possible. Just a quick hop from LaGuardia to Raleigh-Durham International...
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United adds double EQMs promo; LOTS of fine print
United Airlines has finally stepped up in the ever escalating battle over the San Francisco/Los Angeles–Chicago market, adding a targeted double EQM promotion for locals...
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American to launch streaming media service in-flight
American Airlines announced this week that they are extending their partnership with in-flight internet provider Aircell, the company behind the gogo service. There are two main...
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Insight into loyalty programs at the Randy Petersen Travel Executive Summit
Ever wonder what’s going through the minds of the folks running your favorite loyalty programs? Of course; we all do. Ever think you’d see five...
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How the NY Times got it so wrong on airline pricing
Yesterday had a bit of a buzz on the internet regarding a piece about airfare pricing from Nate Silver that was published on his NY...