My Thoughts On The United Devaluation
I rushed to break the news and compile a chart of the pain in the wee-hours this morning about the United devaluation. Here are...
Frivolous Electronics Rule Finally Going Away
So the shocking aviation news today is that your iPad doesn't actually interfere with pilot communications or pose a safety issue :roll:
Take that, guy...
United Tires Of Aegean Elites, Slashes Their Free Baggage Allowance.
United Baggage Fee Calculator
I've written several times about Aegean Star Alliance Gold status.
The gist is that with 19,000 miles you can earn a status...
The Fat Lady Has Not Yet Sung…
The Justice Department has finally woken up after green-lighting mergers like USAirways+America West, Delta+Northwest, United+Continental, and Southwest+Airtran which have closed hubs, driven capacity down,...
Aegean Airlines: 19,000 Miles And You’re Star Alliance Gold!
Updates:
-DDF moderator Chaikel confirms and posts the firsthand proof that Aegean will indeed shut down your account if you fail to credit a flight...
Another Air Canada Aeroplan Devaluation
I never really trusted Aeroplan. They were sold off by Air Canada to become its own company and that was part of the reason...
When Do My Miles Or Points Expire?
-Airline/Hotel credit cards where the points are deposited monthly into your airline/hotel account remain even if the card is no longer active, subject to...
Can’t Compete? Strike!
Update #2: The strike is now over. The Israeli government has agreed to subsidize 97.5% of El Al's security costs...which is all but guaranteed...
Southwest.com Now Selling Airtran Flights In 39 Markets
Effective today, Southwest is expanding their Airtran integration and you can now book travel for Airtran flights on Southwest.com as a Southwest codeshare between...
Thoughts On The American-USAirways Merger
Update: 02/13, It's on folks.
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This was originally posted on 02/06:
It seems that American and USAirways are all but certain to announce merger plans next...
6 Ways To Access The Dan Lounge In Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport
Being named "Dan" alone won't cut it...
...But wallet candy like this will.
There are Dan Lounges in the B and C corridors in TLV. Here's...
Israel Restored To Category 1 Safety Rating; More Competition Ahead?
The FAA downgraded Israel 4 years ago to a category 2 safety status over concerns about Israel's oversight of non-commercial flights.
Because of that Israeli...
Award Fees Roundup
Notes:
-Fees are per passenger and apply for one-way and round-trip awards (Delta and USAirways do not have one-way awards).
-Airlines charge a phone fee for...
International Baggage Fees On The Rise Yet Again.
Last July Continental and United raised the price of checking a 2nd bag to Europe or Israel from $50 to $70. Shortly thereafter the...
Hawaii Gets An LCC!
Hawaii hasn't had a LCC (low cost carrier) offering service to the mainland since the demise of ATA. It's a market that Airtran,...
The End Of Continental Is Near, Sort Of.
The final flight with a Continental flight number will be Continental 1267 which is scheduled to depart on March 2nd from Phoenix at 11:59pm...
Updated: The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart.
Worth noting: USAirways is the last airline flying from North America to Israel that still gives 2 free bags.
This chart can be accessed at...
Updated: The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart.
This chart can be accessed at www.dansdeals.com/baggage
The chart below has been updated with all of the latest baggage fee changes for 21 US and...
Free Wi-Fi Aboard Airtran, Delta, And Virgin America, Courtesy Of Google!
Free WiFi Linky
Valid 11/20/10-01/02/11.
HT: Asher O, via the Dansdeals Forums
More Terrible Airline Consolidation News…
On the heals of the United/Continental merger which will take effect in just 5 days, another merger has been announced.
Southwest Airlines plans to buy...
Updated: The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart.
The baggage fee chart has been totally redone to make it more readable!
The new chart includes all of the latest prices changes for 21...
Delta Ups The Ante On Elite Upgrades!
Delta's miles may be known as "Skypesos" for being worth far less then any other airline's mileage currency, but they've announced some nice moves...
Award Fees Roundup!
Update: The chart has been updated with AA now waiving the award expedite fees for all elite members. Congrats to all those that...
Get A Free Checked Bag When Flying Delta With A Delta AMEX!
Related: Baggage fee roundup for 21 airlines can be found at www.dansdeals.com/baggage.
Continental has offered a free bag to its credit card holders for some...
WSJ: Continental-United Merger Coming Monday.
WSJ Article Linky
Monday will be a sad day for Continental fans. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Continental and United will announce that...
Got BMI Silver Elite Status? Here’s How To Get Your Free Baggage On Continental!
Update: You can call BMI at +44 (0)1332 854274 (2 cents per minute via Google Voice) to request that your Star Alliance Silver card...
The Pioneer Of Checked Baggage Fees Is Now Launching A Carry-On Bag Fee…
Update: The fee doesn't go into effect until 08/01. Perhaps they are waiting to see if there will be a customer backlash before...
Airtran Joins The List Of Airlines Allowing Free Refares!
Most airlines will give you a refund or credit for the drop in fare if the price of a ticket you already bought goes...
Updated: Standby Polices For 11 US Airlines.
Want to know if you can fly the day before your flight or on a different flight on the day of your flight without...
HOT! Play The GoGo Race And Win Free Or Discounted Wi-Fi On Your Next Flight!
GoGo Race Linky
GoGo Participating Airlines Linky
Limit of one code per email address.
I just won a free Wi-Fi session valid through 03/31/10!
Baggage Fees
The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart:
The chart below has been updated with all of the latest baggage fee changes for 21 US and...
Updated: The Ultimate Airline Checked Baggage Fees Chart.
01/20: Updated with today's Hawaiian Airlines changes.
01/18: Updated with today's AA changes.
01/15: Updated with today's USAirways changes.
Instead of posting the full baggage fee chart...
USAToday On Elite Status, Mileage Runs, Up In The Air…
Related: 18 Months Later The Wall Street Journal Reports On Coins For Miles…
"Up In The Air" has sparked newspapers across the globe to report...
Continental’s BusinessFirst Flat Bed Launches Today!
Note: Continental has posted via their twitter account that they are giving away free flights through "Go Cards" being given away at Columbus Circle...
GoGo In-Flight Free Wi-Fi Codes!
Each code is valid once per email address.
General code: SURFGOGOFREE
AA: AATRYGOGO
AA: 1939admiral70aa
Delta: DELTATRYGOGO
HT: Eli, Via the Dansdeals Forums.
Continental Star Alliance Integration Changes!
As you probably know Continental is about to become the largest airline ever to change alliances when they go from 9 member Skyteam to...
Clear Is Ceasing Operations!
Clear, the "ezpass" for airport security, is closing down effective immediately.
Many readers have gotten free memberships from them via various offers in the past. ...
From The Creators Of Skybus…Jet America!
www.jetamerica.com
I'm still angry at Skybus. By the time I finally had bought $9 tickets from Columbus to LA they went out of business...
Anyway ...
How Not To Evacuate An Aircraft…
Southwest Airlines flight 519 from New Orleans-Houston caught fire as it landed on Wednesday. I find 2 things shocking from the incredible video that...
AA Launches One-Way Mileage Awards!!!
Effective immediately you can now book one-way awards on American Airlines for half of the round-trip mileage required!
AA is the first major US based...
