Will El Al Will Be Nationalized Again Or Should It Be Allowed To Fail And Start With A Clean Slate?
El Al's board has finally agreed to accept the government's bailout terms.
The headlines all say the airline will be nationalized are misleading.
A $250MM loan...
Aviation Showdown: Will The DOT Enforce Its Rules Against Air Canada?
After the US DOT said in April that COVID-19 was not a valid excuse to steal money from your customers and then said in...
United Stops Pretending That They’re Promoting Social Distancing On Their Flights
When United first announced social distancing measures onboard they said they would block middle seats in coach and every other seat in first class....
[Updated] Delta’s 777 Retirement Means That They’ll Operate A South African Triangle Route, Will United Match Or Beat That?
Update: The final nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta will operate on October 24th. After that, the flight will operate on the A350 as...
Kosher Meals Are Only Safe On Flights To Tel Aviv Or Are Airlines Using COVID-19 As An Excuse For Frugality?
Airlines have been using COVID-19 as an excuse to cut in-flight catering costs.
Delta has suspended alcohol, meal service, kosher meals, and other services...
US Airlines Will Start Enforcing Mask Requirements, Including Suspension Of Flight Privileges; Will New Rules Make You More Or Less Likely To Fly?
Airlines for America announced on behalf of Alaska, American, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest, and United, that they will start enforcing mask requirements at all...
Let’s Rewind: Chatting With United At KWFE NYC About Their New Kosher Meals And Wines
Related post: United Adding New Kosher Food And Wine To Tel Aviv Flights And Newark Polaris Lounge, Plus Kosher Snacks In NYC United Clubs
Dan's...
[Updated] Another Etihad Plane Is En-Route To Israel Without Palestinian Authorization, This Time In Full Etihad Livery
Update: The flight has landed at Ben Gurion airport!
You can listen to a clip of the ATC audio below. The image is from the...
El Al Appears To Be Cancelling Some Flights Through March 2021 And Beyond
With Israel's borders closed to foreign nationals through at least June 30th, El Al remains in hibernation mode. The airline is negotiating with the...
Under DOT Pressure, United Returns To Pre-Pandemic Refund Policy For Flight Changes
United has been desperately trying to avoid handing out refunds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before the pandemic, United would provide refunds if they changed your...
This Morning’s Strike At Ben Gurion Is Just Another Reason Why You Should Avoid Thursday Evening Flights To Israel
At 3am this morning I got messages from several readers about a sudden IAA (Israel Airports Authority) strike that threatened to halt outbound and...
Spirit Will Fly Nonstop Between Cleveland And Newark; American, Delta, And United Fight Back With Cheap Fares!
Spirit Airlines announced today that they will take on United with daily nonstop service between Cleveland and Newark starting on July 1st.
Once upon a...
Air Canada Aeroplan Partners Up With Etihad
Air Canada and Abu Dhabi based Etihad are now partners for earning and redeeming miles.
I flew in Etihad 777 first class from Male to...
The US Will Retaliate And Ban Chinese Airlines After China Denies US Airlines’ Flight Resumption Requests
China has been refusing US airlines attempts to resume service to the country.
In retaliation, the US will announce today that Chinese carriers will have...
Roundup Of US Airlines Offering Bonus Miles Or Free Tickets For Traveling And Elite Miles For Credit Card Spending
Alaska:
50% bonus EQMs (elite qualifying miles) on flights through 12/31, no registration required.
Earn 2.5K EQMs elite qualifying miles for every $5K...
Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, And United Extend Their Window To Book Tickets Without Cancellation Fees Through June 30th
If you flight is cancelled or is significantly changed, you can receive a cash refund per DoT regulations.
That's why I don't recommend cancelling a...
LATAM’s Bankruptcy Makes Delta’s Steal Look A Whole Lot Murkier
Delta has a proud history of savvy airline investments and running a tight ship.
Just 8 months ago Delta shocked the aviation world by stealing...
Air Canada Offering Miles Or Non-Expiring Vouchers For Cancelations, Insists They Are In Compliance With The DoT For Not Refunding Flights
Air Canada is now allowing for bookings made from 3/1/20-6/30/20 to be converted into a voucher that has no expiration date.
Alternatively, you can convert...
Air France Retires Their Entire A380 Fleet
Air France has announced that that are permanently retiring their remaining fleet of A380 aircraft, effective immediately.
In an era of empty flights, Air France...
Europe’s Airlines Decry The European Commission’s Refusal To Allow Them To Steal From Passengers
Earlier today, the European Commission published some common sense recommendations here for airlines faced with an unprecedented number of refunds due to cancelled flights.
They...
Cathay Pacific To Travel Agents: Stop Offering Credit To Passengers Instead Of Issuing Refunds
The DoT had to step in twice after getting tens of thousands of complaints about airlines playing games with refunds. They have now included...
US DoT To Airlines And Travel Agents: Stop The Shenanigans Or Else!
The DoT has issued new guidance clarification regarding flights cancelled due to COVID-19.
This comes after they reaffirmed that airlines must provide refunds for cancelled...
Israel Approves $400MM Bailout For El Al
Ynet reports that Israel has approved a $400MM bailout of El Al.
The offer comes with strings attached, including requiring the lead shareholder to inject...
Avianca Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy In The US
Update: Lifemiles has put out a statement that they have a strong balance sheet, remain separate from Avianca, and will continue normal operations as...
Enough Is Enough: The Time Is Now For El Al To Issue Refunds For Cancelled Flights And Stop Violating DoT Policy!
Up until April 3rd, several airlines cancelling flights were refusing to issue cash refunds. JetBlue and United were 2 of the worst domestic offenders...
Under DoT Pressure, JetBlue Revises Cancellation Policy From 24 Hours To 2 Hours
Before the DoT reaffirmed that airlines must offer refunds on cancelled flights, airlines like JetBlue and United pushed things to the limits in refusing...
[Updated With United Electronic Travel Certificate Refunds And Extensions] Master List Of Airline Coronavirus Fee Waivers, Plus Airlines With Free Award Redeposits
Updates:
United is now allowing you to cancel your itinerary and get a refund to an electronic travel certificate that is valid for anyone...
US DoT Reaffirms That All Airlines Must Issue Full Cash Refunds For Cancelled Flights To/From/Within The US!
The US DoT has long stated that airlines must issue a refund if they cancel a flight. However many airlines have been refusing refunds...
US Transportation Secretary: DoT Guidance For Refunds On Cancelled Flights Is Coming “Very Quickly”
Update: The DoT has reaffirmed that airlines must issue a full refund!
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said in an interview that airlines not offering...
El Al Delaying Launch Of Chicago And Tokyo Flights, Expands Flight Change Waiver, Extends Elite Status
El Al has made several announcements following Israel's new quarantine requirements.
The launch of service to Chicago will be delayed until 6/28
The launch...
Air France, Alitalia, Austrian, Iberia, Lufthansa, And Swiss Suspend Flights To/From Israel
Update: Air France has now suspended Israel flights from March 10th through at least March 27th.
Airlines are suspending flights to Israel in the wake...
Air France And KLM Announce Systemwide Coronavirus Waiver
Another day, another airline change fee waiver. JetBlue, Alaska, American, BA, El Al, Delta, and United previously announced free change policies due to coronavirus. Of course Southwest always...
[Updated: Caveats Added] United Adds The Best Overall Coronavirus Waiver On Paid And Award Flights!
Update: United has clarified that:
No refunds will be given for awards, but you can cancel your award and rebook any other award within...
[Update: Domestic Flights Added] Delta Adds Coronavirus Waiver On International Flights, Suspends Flights To Milan And Venice
Update: Under pressure from United, Delta has updated their waiver to include all domestic and international flights booked from March 1-31. Only one free...
British Airways Adds Coronavirus Waiver On Flights, Reduces NYC Flights
Another day, another airline change fee waiver. JetBlue, Alaska, American, and Delta previously announced free change policies due to coronavirus.
This time BA has released a waiver,...
American Does A Poor Job Matching JetBlue’s Coronavirus Change Policy
JetBlue and Alaska previously announced free change policies due to the coronavirus.
American is now announcing their own policy.
It's applicable for tickets purchased between March 1, 2020...
El Al: Free Changes On Flights To Europe Due To Coronavirus
El Al announced today that they will waive the change fees on tickets that include travel to or from anywhere in Europe during March.
You...
American Airlines Cancels Flights To Milan After US Warns Against Travel To Northern Italy Due To Coronavirus
The US has raised the travel warning to level 4, the highest threat level, to the Milan and Venice regions of northern Italy.
In response,...
Alaska Air Matches JetBlue Refund Waiver On Paid And Award Bookings
JetBlue previously announced that paid and award tickets purchased between 2/27-3/11 would be refundable for future travel without penalty. If you do make a change,...
United Matches JetBlue Bag Fee Increase; Roundup Of Credit Cards That Waive Bag Fees
JetBlue led off the latest round of bag fee increases last month. Not too long ago, JetBlue was one of the few airlines offering...
