United announced today that they will bring back “expert mode†flight availability to users who opt-in, as well as introduce Complimentary Premier Upgrade eligibility and status displays online. United’s announcement from MilePoint: While it will be a “couple of weeks†before we see the changes, I’m very pleased with the announcement. And I’m impressed part…
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Poll: Should Award Redemptions for Others Inherit Your Status?
I’ve pulled myself away from my irritation over United’s fare class availability removal long enough to read another Flyertalk thread that got me thinking. And I have a quick poll at the bottom of this post asking for your opinion. My parents recently returned from a trip I booked for them on my miles. A…
How to Find United Airlines R-Upgrade Availability
While United Airlines did remove the online fare class availability display overnight, you can still search for “R-Upgrade†space, albeit via a bit lengthier process. It’s not ideal, but it is a way to do it yourself instead of having to call reservations. First, click on “Advanced Search†on the homepage. After filling in your…
United Airlines to Remove Fare Class Information Online
In an absolutely horrid and lack-of-transparency move, United Airlines is disabling the “expert mode†feature tonight on their website. It allows anyone to see inventory allocations in every fare class and “bucket†on a given United flight, such as: If this type of display is alphabet soup and meaningless to you, tonight’s change won’t be…
Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry News: September 6, 2012
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that airlines place anti-collision devices on large aircraft thinking such equipment would reduce the likelihood of bumps and scrapes on the tarmac. It might not be a bad idea. Lufthansa is having a hell of a week. The airline cancelled 1,200 flights on Friday, including many from Frankfurt,…
Mileage Run Opportunity: $258.80 for 7,068 United PQMs SEA-SFO-CLE-MCI r/t
It’s been months since I’ve searched for mileage runs and I came across this gem today. Coming in at 3.66 cpm, it’s pretty darn good in this age of struggling to find anything closer to 3.0. Here are the details: Routing: Seattle to San Francisco to Cleveland to Kansas City roundtrip Travel period: Now through…
United’s 787 Dreamliner Availability is LIVE!
Availability for the United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner domestic schedule is loaded and LIVE! Upgrade space looks plentiful and my strategy paid off – the flights I booked today were indeed adjusted over correctly to the 787. Seat maps aren’t currently available, but I’d imagine those will plop in overnight. Who’s gonna be in Houston…
Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry News: August 31, 2012
As widely reported, American Airlines and US Airways have entered into a non-disclosure agreement. It allows the two airlines to share confidential and financial information and evaluate their options for a merger. All will be hush hush until a transaction is agreed upon or talks are terminated. United Airlines pilots say contract talks have stalled…
American’s ‘Preferred Seat’ Allocation a Bit Excessive?
Besides booking a ride on the United 787 today, I’m also looking into future travels on American Airlines. Happily, I’m Executive Platinum due to their very generous status match of United 1Ks (I was Gold before the match). And while I enjoy complimentary access to American’s “Preferred Seats,†I never really paid attention until now…
Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry News: August 30, 2012
A judge ruled American Airlines’ antitrust suit against Orbitz, Travelport and Sabre may proceed after finding reasonable grounds that the companies orchestrated a boycott of American. All parties, however, agreed for a stay as they seek renewed negotiations. Avis is dropping their “We Try Harder” slogan, used for 50 years, for “It’s Your Space.” They…