It’s all non-union people at this point, but AA has started to trim management and support staff. The bankruptcy judge still has yet to rule on whether AA can terminate it’s union contracts. But, if AA believes they are bloated in the management ranks,…
I don’t really want to devolve into protracted political discussions, but on this one I can’t help myself. I wrote not too long ago that Bloomberg wants to ban sugary drinks larger than 16 oz. He’s decided to wage a crusade against obesity by…
I always enjoy helping friends and family get into the mileage game. But, it can sometimes be difficult to get started. Generally speaking, most people don’t travel enough to earn the type of status that makes for an awesome experience. That’s where credit cards…
I use a service called Expert Flyer that helps me find award inventory, among other things. It’s a pretty useful tool, as it searches the airline’s systems for a number of different useful pieces of info. It seems AA is continuing to make changes…
I’ve been fortunate enough to attend StarMegaDO2, StarMegaDO 3 and oneworld MegaDO. They’ve all been great adventures, each one unique. If you want to get a good sense of what a MegaDO is, Gary Leff of View from the Wing has a bunch of…
Suzanne Rubin, the President of AAdvantage, is going to be answering questions live on Milepoint at 9pm EDT/8pm CDT/6pm PDT. There aren’t many opportunities for us normal folk to ask questions of people that run massive programs like AAdvantage. I’ve had the good fortune…
Please indulge me a brief moment away from the travel world. The Wall Street Journal has an article today about a new breed of cancer drugs that are showing promise. While these drugs don’t necessarily represent a silver bullet in the gun fight against…
Not travel-related in any way, but I saw this news last night and I really think Bloomberg has lost it. New York City plans to ban the sale of all sugary drinks over the size of 16 oz. Where to start? First, I don’t…
Hyatt 48Lex is a new property that’s been open about a year or so in Manhattan. Oddly enough, it’s located right near the corner of 48th and Lexington on the East side. It’s only a few blocks from Grand Central. You won’t see it…
Another brief stay at the Hyatt Regency Denver recently reinforced that Hyatt is the best choice out there for top-tier loyalty IMHO. It was a new girl at the front desk and I couldn’t tell from the room number if I was in a…