It’s been an interesting few weeks to follow the DOJ intervention into the merger between American Airlines and US Airways. I’ll admit to being surprised when maybe I shouldn’t have with DOJ weighing in. But, I don’t think I’m in the wrong when I…
American Airlines made View From The Wing soil his pants a bit today. And, in the interest of full disclosure, I got pretty nervous myself. Fuel surcharges are the 800 lb. gorilla in the room when it comes to awards. The airlines that charge…
American Airlines and US Airways filed a m0tion for a speedy trial today (or what amounts to speedy, I guess for DOJ). You can read the full motion here. The government wants 6 months to prepare for trial. American/US Airways think it’s reasonable to…
Okay, so it’s not quite mid-year anymore. Let’s call this the mid-August review. I started out the year with two plans: 1. I would fly less. 2. I would fly predominantly on American Airlines. I haven’t done a good job with either of those…
The American Airlines Advantage shopping portal has a number of good deals this week, especially one for Best Buy: You can link to this offer here. The reason why I’m high on this particular offer is because Best Buy will let you buy…
In the latest mini-development in the American Airlines/US Airways merger snafu (brought to us by our friends at the DOJ), the bankruptcy judge neglected to rule on the motion for AMR to leave bankruptcy. I can’t say I’m an expert on bankruptcy law, but…
I meant to post this yesterday when I got the below e-mail from Doug and the folks at “New American Arriving”. I received a mass e-mail from the good folks at US Airways/American Airlines detailing their thoughts on the DOJ lawsuit filed yesterday. First, the…
I certainly can’t say I saw this one coming. The US Department of Justice has filed suit to block a merger between American Airlines and US Airways. Quoting attorney general Eric Holder: “By challenging this merger, the Department of Justice is saying that the…
It can be a bear to keep track of the dozens of programs I have miles in. Add to that extra accounts for the rest of my family members and I’ve got a part-time job on my hands. Award Wallet is one of my…
US Airways has announced their 100% bonus again on purchased miles and it’s the last time we’re going to see a “non-targeted” offer of 100%. I got some information today from someone “in the know” about such things. They’ve said that this will…