United has now matched some increases Delta put in place recently for checked baggage fees. On most trans-Atlantic flights, passengers will pay $100 to check a second bag, up from $70. The first bag is free as long as it’s not oversized or overweight….
This study is 6 months old now but I think there are a few interesting points to consider. If the facts here are true, there are more airlines on Twitter than there are loyalty programs. I’d be curious to see how many of those…
This is actually my second time at the property. I was here for oneworld MegaDO, but the trip was such a whirlwind I never really got a chance to enjoy the property. I wouldn’t do too much enjoying this trip, although not a horrible…
I had a quick trip to SEA this week and had learned the new rental car facility had opened up. For as long as I can remember, all the rental car companies at SEA were located in the parking garage adjacent to the main…
CLEAR has arrived back in SFO, the third airport they’ve added since their assets were bought out of bankruptcy (Denver and Orlando are the other two). Some people don’t see value in the CLEAR program since TSA has established the PreCheck program. PreCheck is…
As the WSJ reports yesterday, Boeing is finally turning out 787s that can go right to “preflight operations” as opposed to being sent to another factory for hundreds (or thousands) of loose ends to be tied up. As they have tested the plane, there…
Earlier in the year I carved out my goals for 2012. Since I just finished re-qualifying for Hyatt Diamond, now seemed like a good time to do a bit of homework to see if I was on track. We’re not quite to the halfway…
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…
