United Airlines announced they’re buying a new airplane, the CRJ-550 from Bombardier. This 50-seat plane will be built on the CRJ-700 body. And, the Airbus 319 and 320 get more business class seats while the Boeing 767-300ER gets a lot more business class.
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Here’s Why Most Of What You’ve Heard About Business And First Class Is Rubbish
I got my asbestos suit back from the cleaners this week so I figured I’d test it out. Let’s talk (realistically) about business class and first class on airplanes.
HURRY! $1500 Business Class Round-Trip Tickets To Australia!
It seems to be a great week for crazy fares in business and first class. Just a few days ago we had $700 round-trip business class tickets from Asia to the US. These were super useful for folks who know how to combine some miles with a great flight deal. Alas, that fare died off quickly. Now, we have reports of a $1500 round-trip fare in business class to Australia! According to Ben, availability is wide open. I found the fares pretty quickly on Air New Zealand, but I’ve heard […]
British Airways Drastically Increases “Fuel Surcharges” On Award Flights. Is American Airlines Next?
Looking for good news as we head towards the holiday season? Best to look elsewhere than British Airways. Their present for you this holiday is greater fuel surcharges on award flights from the US to Europe. Isn’t that great?
Now Boarding: Jon Nickel-D’Andrea, No Mas Coach
Work and life have me running behind as usual. While we published podcast episodes the last few weeks, I neglected to post about them here. So, you might have missed Jon Nickel-D’Andrea as my guest on the NowBoarding Podcast. Each week, the NowBoarding Podcast sits down with a Boarding Area blogger for 30 minutes to dig deeper into their world. We talk about their travel preferences, favorite (and sometimes least favorite) travel companies and mix in a bit of humor about the crazy world of miles and points that we call […]
Now Boarding: Keri Anderson, Heels First Travel!
Work and life have me running behind as usual. While we published podcast episodes the last few weeks, I neglected to post about them here. So, you might have missed Keri Anderson as my guest on the NowBoarding Podcast. Keri and I have been friends for a number of years, but I still learned a few new things from sitting down with her. She started out traveling when she was in college, traveling internationally on a tight budget, hopping from hostel to hostel. But, when did she really get bitten […]
Looking For Great Award Availability In Business Class To Europe? Found It!
Finding 4 award seats in business class on flights to Europe is hard. Finding 4 during peak summer travel is harder. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered!
Hong Kong Airlines Is Honoring Those Incredible Business Class Fares To Asia!
We don’t hear too many stories where an airline makes a mistake like this and decides to honor it. Hong Kong Airlines appears to have a decent sense of humor and is making the best out of what turns out to be one of the best deals I’ve seen this year.
First Look At United’s New Polaris Lounge At Newark Airport (EWR)
Here’s a first look inside United Airlines’ new Polaris lounge at Newark Airport, including seating, showers, restrooms, food and other amenities.
Cool New SPG Auction: Emirates Business Class And 5 Nights In A Suite
Business class for 2? Check. Inaugural flight to a cool city? Check. 5 nights in a suite? This is so tempting…..
