United Cuts Planned Routes with FAA Review Looming

  Bloomberg reports the new routes from Newark to Portugal and Tokyo to The Philippines will be delayed as the Federal Aviation Administration reviews the carrier’s performance record.   Faro and Cebu Put on Backburner Pending Review In an email to the news outlet, United confirmed that two routes planned …

Alaska Receives Compensation from Boeing Over Door Plug Blowout

  The Associated Press reports the Chicago-based aerospace giant paid $160 million to Alaska as “initial compensation” with more money on the way.   First Compensation Payment Covers Loss Related to Incident According to the Seattle-based airline, the $160 million payment is related to losses after an unsecured door plug …

Transportation Department Encourages More Military Travel Benefits

  In an open letter to U.S.-based carriers, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is asking airlines to provide clear and consistent benefits detailed in public-facing customer service plans.   Enhanced Benefits Request Ahead of “Support Our Troops” Dashboard In his request to airlines, Buttigieg referenced his own service as a U.S. …

Travis Kelce Hosts Latest Hilton Honors Experiences

  The opportunity is part of the latest Hilton Honors Experiences drop, celebrating the three-time Super Bowl champion’s music festival, Kelce Jam   Experiences Include Football Toss and VIP Access to Kelce Jam The new experiences are in celebration of the music festival, taking place on May 18, 2024. Hilton …

Study Finds Airlines Boost Flights in Subtle Lobbying Effort

  Published in Organizational Science, researchers discovered airlines increase the number of flights between the chair’s home district and the nation’s capital in a bid to gain political clout.   Seats to D.C. Increase by 4%; Departures from Home Increase by 5.5% The research was authored by Min-Seok Pang, an …

Wyndham Takes on Upscale Extended Stay with WaterWalk

Wyndham Takes on Upscale Extended Stay with WaterWalk

  The company announced the addition of a new brand in their portfolio, WaterWalk: An upscale extended stay hotel that becomes the 25th brand under their umbrella.   WaterWalk Expands on Brand Founded by Extended Stay Inventor WaterWalk was originally founded by Jack DeBoer, credited as an “extended-stay trailblazer” who …

United Chase Credit Card Bonuses: “Seems Like a Downgrade”

  FlyerTalkers who have visited the United promotion site report varying levels of bonus offers, with some cards not even qualifying for the additional challenge – and the reactions are mixed.   Flyers Offered Bonus Miles or Premier Qualifying Points FlyerTalker escapefromphl was the first to report their bonus offer …

Visiting London? Avoid these 10 costly mistakes

Visiting London? Avoid these 10 costly mistakes

Planning a trip to London? Your itinerary is already packed full of things that you want to do. From free museums to authentic pubs, you’ll have no problem coming up with plenty of great London ideas. But there are a few things we suggest you don’t do, too. These oh-so-easy …

Alaska Adds Subscription Service to Mileage Plan

  The company announced the launch of Alaska Access, advertised as a new way “to save on travel planning and costs.”   New Bundle Includes Early Sale Access, Fare Page, and Wi-Fi Voucher According to the Seattle-based airline, the service is based on consumer demand for tailored experiences. Executives says …

Calhoun to Step Down from Boeing at End of 2024

  The Chicago-based aerospace giant announced Calhoun would leave the company at the end of 2024.   Calhoun Ends Five-Year Run Under Dark Cloud of 737 MAX According to his official biography provided by Boeing, Calhoun first joined the company as a board member in 2009. His prior experience includes …