Penny-wise, Pound-foolish stand-by policy
I am well versed in US Airway’s stand-by policy. As a United elite I’m not eligible for a free confirmed seat on an earlier flight (that’s $50) but I can stand-by for…
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Government to hit airlines harder for bumping
Yahoo News Federal officials are expected to announce this week a plan to raise the maximum amount that airlines must pay passengers who get bumped off an oversold flight, currently at $400…
Star Alliance Gold vs US Standby list
I was done with work early so instead of waiting around until 9 pm I tried my chances at an earlier flight. Usually on United this results in a “you have a…
Most fun travel week of the year
Thanksgiving week is the week where people who only travel once a year turn up in droves at an airport near you. Most of us business travelers don’t have to travel for…
To bump or not to bump
My flight this afternoon was oversold and they were seeking 3 volunteers to take a flight 4 hours later. Normally I do not take bumps because the exchange is worthless, but this…