A few months ago I decided to switch to T-Mobile for their international data service, but also because their phones allow WiFi calling as long as the phone supports it. I went from the iPhone 5S to the LG G2. After I got over the size issue of the G2 (one-handed use of the phone…
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United to add Mercedes-Benz at LAX
In an article where Brian Sumers uses the term “travel caste system” to refer to perks for elites he writes Under the program, United will drive some of its most lucrative passengers to their gates using Mercedes-Benz cars. Chauffeurs will meet connecting travelers at their arrival gates and drive them to their second flight. Delta…
IT Glitches…and it’s not even Friday the 13th yet!
Yesterday US Airways’ website gave some people who checked in a surprise…someone else’s boarding pass. Then today an error resulted in many people booking flights on United for only the mandatory 9/11 security fee of $2.50/segment. I was too busy being delayed in Syracuse to notice the ~$10 round trip deal which would be a…
Marriott and United Team Up
After an ominous tweet last week that got many bloggers worried it seems that United announced something that isn’t entirely bad news: USA Today: Marriott and United will announce today a partnership that will give their most loyal customers reciprocal VIP perks in their hotels and on flights. The new “RewardsPlus” program, which begins today,…
My take on the new revenue requirements for status
Assumption 1: We are all different types of travelers traveling for different reasons. Assumption 2: I will only ever know what is best for myself and my travel needs. So what do I, as a business traveler primarily flying on fares purchased by my company, think about the minimum spending requirements on Delta and United? …
United follows Delta and sets spending minimums
Starting in 2014 United will require a minimum level of spending for status. Today we’re announcing some upcoming changes to our Premier qualification requirements for 2014. We’ve posted complete details and a FAQ at www.mileageplusupdates.com, but I wanted to share an excerpt of the key points with you directly: Starting in January 2014, Premier qualification…
The most logical routing to Dublin…
It’s already out on the blogosphere so I’m not sharing anything that hasn’t already been on twitter and Flyertalk for at least a day. There is currently a fare from the Seychelles to Dublin in Business for less than many fares. Search Flyertalk, Frequent Flyer University, or Canadian Kilometers for more details about the fare…
Contest Plug for Heels First Travel and HackMyTrip
Keri and Jeanne from Heels First have teamed with Scott at HackMyTrip for a United/Hyatt promo. One grand prize will be awarded. The grand prize consists of two Global Premier Upgrades (GPUs) for use on United Airlines and one $100 gift card for Hyatt Hotels. United GPUs can be used for W or higher fares…
Delta and US Airways worst in reward redemption
Scott McCartney from the Wall Street Journal recently evaluated airlines for reward redemption. Among US carriers Southwest and JetBlue topped the charts with Delta and US Airways rounding out the bottom tied for last amount airlines evaluated. At a recent travel blogging conference many of us were talking about what kind of a traveler we…