Let me preface this by saying that this article is in no way a defense of the recent shenanigans that we’ve seen from the legacy carriers: United, American, and Delta. […]
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The Laptop Ban Might Be Extended to Flights from Europe
In March, both the US and the UK implemented laptop bans for flights departing from several countries in the Middle East. Interestingly, we saw the UK exempt Qatar and the […]
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Should I Get An Airline Credit Card?
One of the most common questions I get is “Is it worth it to get an airline credit card?” My answer to that questions is generally yes, but there are […]
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How to Get Status with United Without Flying a Single Flight
Did you know it’s possible to earn United elite status without ever stepping foot inside of a United airplane? It’s possible to do this by taking advantage of elite perks […]
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How Airlines Are Responding to the Laptop Ban
Airlines are doing what they can to deal with the damage caused by the laptop ban. In case you weren’t aware, the US and UK have banned electronics larger than […]
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Airlines Make More Money Than You Probably Think with Loyalty Programs and Credit Cards
Bloomberg just released an article titled “Airlines Make More Money Selling Miles Than Seats” and it’s a interesting insight on the economics of miles and points that I don’t think […]
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US and UK Now Both Imposing Bans on Electronics, Questions Remain
The UK and the US will both be imposing bans on certain electronics starting March 25th, 2017, for flights departing from certain airports in the Middle East and North Africa. […]
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Maximizing Membership Rewards for Business Class: British Airways & Iberia [Part 2]
This is Part Two of Using Amex Membership Rewards to Book Business Class Seats. In Part One, I focused on booking business class seats on Star Alliance partners ANA, Air Canada, and Singapore […]
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Using Amex Membership Rewards to Book Business Class Seats [Part One]
Membership Rewards are probably my favorite reward currency. I’ve had such an easy time accumulating them via sign-up bonuses compared to Ultimate Rewards (although that’s starting to change with more […]
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Why Food Tastes Different on a Plane and What Airlines Are Doing to Fix It
If you haven’t noticed, your in-flight dining experience might not always come with the most flavorful foods and drinks. Sometimes this comes down to poor dining options, but there’s actually […]
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