I love Ryanair’s CEO. He’s not afraid to speak his mind and while I disagree with him, he’s calling those passengers who don’t print their boarding passes in advance “idiots.” He further explains they are “stupid” for paying the surcharge at the airport by neglecting to take this step. A lost bag is one thing,…
Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel Industry News: September 4, 2012
A third person has died from Legionnaires’ Disease linked to a JW Marriott hotel in Chicago. Hotel officials removed the fountain and tests showed that the pool, whirlpool and both the men’s and women’s locker rooms contained “the same species of Legionella as were found in the ill patients.” Lufthansa woes continue as flight attendants…
Amenity Kit Review: Thai Airways Royal First Class – Men’s Tumi (2012)
I previously reviewed Thai Airways’ Royal First Class Rimowa amenity kit – the highest ranking kit to date – and now bring you their current Tumi First Class Men’s offering courtesy of Brad at upgrd.com for this installment of Amenity Kit Reviews. For a better description of each category and the 7-point scale for scoring,…
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…
Vintage Airline Seat Map: Pan Am Boeing 737-200
Here’s a unique one for this installment of Vintage Airline Seat Maps. Pictured below is a Pan Am Boeing 737-200 seating 116 passengers in an all coach configuration. Well… they designated rows 1-4 as Clipper Class, and those were likely sold as such when these birds were originally flying in Europe. According to several threads…
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…
My Strategy for Booking a BusinessFirst 787 Seat Tomorrow
As everyone knows by now, United Airlines released the initial domestic schedule for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner yesterday. Beginning Saturday, you’ll be able to book a ride on one of the many 787 flights to/from Houston as follows: While none of the flights will be the true inaugural, I’ll definitely be on one of them…