Chart of Frequent Flyer...

Not all frequent flyer programs charge the same amount for a trip (you probably knew that). So I thought I’d start off the week with a chart of when you can save miles by using a different frequent flyer program to redeem miles for a flight. In other words, if you want to take a...

Spirit Airlines fed up,...

Filed under: Business , North America , Airlines , News This week, Spirit Airlines , mad about new airline disclosure rules, started adding a $4 “unintended consequences of DOT regulations” fee to ticket prices. It’s just the latest in a salvo of complaints by airlines...

Spirit Airlines Introdu...

Spirit Airlines has been railing against the Department of Transportation’s ruling that airlines must bundle fees together with airfares when displaying prices to consumers. They describe it as unfair, but really they’re just upset that they can no longer pretend they sell...

United Announces Nonsto...

It’s always good news when we see new nonstop service from the East Coast to Hawaii. Hawaiian Airlines announced new nonstop service from JFK, which gives those of us in NYC 2 nonstop options to Honolulu (with Continental). Today, United announced that it will launch daily nonstop...

Disclosure rules have a...

Filed under: North America , United States , Hotels and Accommodations , Airlines , Cruises , Luxury Travel New airfare disclosure rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation went into effect this week requiring airlines to include all taxes and mandatory fees in the quoted airfare...

Presidential hopeful pr...

Filed under: North America , United States , Airlines , News Renewed interest in travel to the Moon and Mars? It was just the song that Florida voters wanted to hear. After a virtual grounding of the U.S. space program not long ago, the promise yesterday by republican presidential...

Roundup of the Each US ...

I thought it would be helpful to list out the best bonus mile offers available for each airline’s credit cards. Here we go: Alaska Airlines Visa Signature 25,000 miles after first purchase Pro: $99 companion certificate good on any fare, including first class; miles can also be...

American Rolls Back the...

American Airlines announced that beginning February 1st they’ll offer free beer and wine in coach on flights between the US and Europe, Asia, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Chile. If you’re a Continental flyer and you like a few beers on your flight well, it looks like you...

Continental No Longer R...

This is a bummer: Effective February 13, Continental will no longer partner with Virgin Atlantic for redemption or miles earning. VA was a great option to Heathrow and, clearly, their Upper Class product was a pretty solid option on that route. I’ve seen plenty of times when...

Spotted: United Club F...

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