Saying Goodbye To The Middle Seat
Alas, if this was only an article about the dreaded worst seat on the plane going away. Instead, it’s a bit of a sad day as we say goodbye to a column that’s been a part of my weekly required reading for over a…
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Uber Will Be Allowed To Continue Operating In London
Uber will allowed to continue operating in London. For years, Uber has tussled with Transport for London, the major regulatory agency for car transport in the UK city. Uber has been on a series of shorter extensions of their license. They’ve been seeking a…
Just Like That, Airline Change Fees Are a Thing of the Past (For Now)
United Airlines apparently started a trend on Sunday when they announced they were permanently eliminating change fees on tickets and making it easier to standby or same-day change to another flight. There’s no question this is a customer-friendly move. We can argue how long…
A United Airlines Employee Details Why Taxpayers Should Demand Changes From The Airline
A management employee at United Airlines reached out to me in regards to recent articles I published reflecting how United is reacting to the COVID-19 scare. Through those conversations, we agreed to have them provide their thoughts on the current state of the management culture. …
We Shouldn’t Need This: Marriott Adds Ability To See All Fees When You Search
Resort fees, facility fees, destination fees, urban fees and many more. Hotels across the globe charge these fees on top of room rates as a way to earn extra money per room while hoping to avoid customers noticing until after they book a room….
Marriott Furloughs Two-Thirds of Their Corporate Employees
The crisis surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread in ways that might have seemed unimaginable even weeks ago. Marriott just announced that they’re laying off thousands of corporate employees, two-thirds of the entire corporate team. It was just a few days earlier that…
Uber May Be Disappearing From London Shortly
Uber has run into trouble in London again. Their license could disappear in 21 days if the transportation authority doesn’t grant them a reprieve.
What Do You Think Of Yesterday’s Crazy Award Deal To New Zealand?
Crazy or just crazy like a fox? What do you think about people who jumped on the deal of the year last night, 10,000 mile round-trip flights to New Zealand.
17 Things I Learned At United Airlines Media Day
It was a whirlwind day of information. New flights to London, the Bahamas and Vail Colorado were just a bit of what we learned. Larger overhead bins, 3D interior images and tech to help you make that tight connection are just some of the highlights from United Airlines Media Day.
Business Travelers Will Love This: Sneak Peek Inside The New United CRJ-550
Check out a sneak peek on a plane configuration that business travelers are going to love. United Airlines will fly customers on the newly configured CRJ-550 this weekend. More legroom, massive amounts of bag storage and a self-serve bar as part of the interior of this plane is sure to be a winner for road warriors.