The travel industry is one that I generally refer to as “the industry that technology forgot”. While there are a handful of useful applications that have popped up in the travel space, there really hasn’t been any significant amount of disruption. Milepoint is working…
It only took a little over a week, but the government made quick work of the furloughs that the FAA put in place for the air-traffic controllers. Both houses of Congress acted quickly to pass a bill that essentially instructs the FAA to cease…
Just last night I posted about American’s announcement about this year’s version of Elite Rewards. I was duly excited because for the first time ever that I could recall American was going to allow elite members to qualify for Elite Rewards through miles, points…
Every year for as many years as I can easily recall American Airlines announces Elite Rewards, a program where members earn extra benefits by achieving a milestone higher than their status level. It’s always been a kind of “pick me up” or “thanks” for…
It seems like this is bound to be a week of wasted time and energy by the folks in charge as it relates to the travel industry. The FAA started furloughing air traffic controllers this week. So far, the delays haven’t been too bad,…
US Airways is out with an interesting offer this morning. Through June 23, 2013 they are offering up to 100% bonus on miles earned through various US Airways partners. This is no Grand Slam promotion (the mother of all US Airways promotion) but frequent…
Courtesy of View From The Wing, Chase Sapphire has announced a nifty new benefit. On the first Friday of each month all dining charges earn 3 points per dollar instead of the normal 2. While there are periodic promos for more miles/points when you…
First, for the random giveaway. 64 total comments, random.org selected: That was Justin at inacents.com. Then, the 5,000 Ultimate Rewards points for the funniest story go (hands down) to Barb Buettner with this comment: Durling an extremely turbulent flight, after one chaotic bump…
I thought I had published this last night, but obviously I was technically inept enough to save it as a draft. Good news, I think, and I still expect ETOPS to be tweaked on the plane as well which is also likely the right…
Don’t forget to enter my giveaways for a Bubble Bum and 5,000 Ultimate Rewards points. I spend a good deal of time trying to help people I know earn more points on their everyday purchases. Maximizing those recurring purchases is the biggest source of…