RUMOR: American Airlines To Roll Back Carry-On Restrictions On Basic Economy Tickets?
American Airlines may be rolling back restrictions on Basic Economy, allowing customers to bring full-sized carry-on bags onboard.
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That Story About The Experienced Traveler Who Scared The Crap Out Of His Wife And Almost Got Her Global Entry Revoked
I made a mistake that almost cost my wife her Global Entry. Who knows? It still may have. Here’s the story of how we ran into trouble on an otherwise normal flight back to the US.
Frontier Airlines Has A New Elite Program! And, A New Credit Card To Boot!
Frontier Airlines has a new elite program and a new credit card that offer a host of new benefits. From free changes and refunds to complimentary carry-on and checked bags, there’s lots to like. Oh, did I mention that the credit card makes it much easier to earn elite status?
Sorry Things Have Been A Bit Quiet Lately
Things have been a bit quiet on the blog lately. I’ve had some family travel and some unforeseen events with my day job. Oh, and I’m getting ready to spin up a podcast. Because, I’m a bit nuts!
Norwegian Air Enters Canada, Launches Flights To Europe And The Caribbean
Norwegian Air is launching flights from Montreal and the Toronto area to the Caribbean and Europe. Will this lead to lower prices overall on flights to/from Canada?
American Airlines Cancels Thousands Of Flights, Makes Customers Wait At Airport
American Airlines has canceled thousands of flights in the past week, stranding customers at airports across the country because of a meltdown in their regional jet operation. Most of the disruptions are for flights arriving or departing Charlotte.
New Episode: All About Status Matches & 10 Things We’d Change About Loyalty Programs
The latest Miles to Go podcast episode is live! Ep. 017 is All About Status Matches & 10 Things We’d Change About Loyalty Programs!
Which Major Vegas Strip Casino Is Eliminating Parking Fees?
Parking fees have swept across Las Vegas like wildfire. Now, with virtually all major casinos charging for parking, there seems to be a reversal in the works.
The Next Travel Book You Should Read
I’m a voracious reader. I always have been. On a daily basis, I read two newspapers, ESPN.com’s front page numerous times, dozens of blogs and whatever book I happen to have hiding in my Kindle app on my iPhone. I read fiction and non-fiction alike. A few weeks ago, I received a new book that was in the travel genre.
Southwest Airlines Offering Status Matches To Their A-List Elite Status
Southwest Airlines is offering a status match to their A-list status. I don’t recall them doing a status match this broad in quite some time.