The flight I chose, and the RPU winner is…
What's the difference between in-flight comfort and enjoying the trip overall? Just one example: I'm flying coach rather than business class because I know I'll...
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Sleep in or upgrade? Plus a giveaway!
Decision paralysis has struck. I cannot choose which flight to book so I'm asking for your help. And giving away an RPU, too.
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How US News almost got airline loyalty rankings right
Another list ranking the best travel loyalty programs is out. And, like most others, this one has fatal flaws which make it unreliable. A misunderstanding...
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So, is this how air rage starts??
In which a member of the FlyerTalk community implies threats against a soon-to-be-neighbor passenger whom is believed to have 'stolen' a seat assignment. Seriously, that's...
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Bckstgr loses United partnership, dies a quiet death
Bckstgr was supposed to be another company which revolutionized a market, adding loyalty earning in to social media interactions. They worked with United Airlines’ MileagePlus...
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How many tickets is too many for one trip?
I’ve made no secret of my love for speculative booking, particularly when there are no fees to change or refund a ticket. And yet I’m...
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United safety video gets cute
The United safety video has gone "cute." Called Safety is Global, scenes from 10 locales fill out the 4+ minutes. Which is your favorite?
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The tale of three in-flight internet services
It is not often that one gets to test multiple in-flight wifi providers on the same day. I guess I can say I got lucky...
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Escape from New York: Maritimes edition
I’m writing this story from the comfort of a guest house not too far from Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. I was never supposed to...
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United publishes earning rates for Air India flights
United Airlines did something a bit different with the earning rates for incoming Star Alliance partner Air India, and it might actually be good news...