Can you believe that it has been 2 months since I’ve published a blog!? In some ways it feels like it was just last week and in other ways I’m reminded that it has been a while. To be completely candid, it took 5 minutes to…
I’m Signing Off…
Over the last few months, I’ve seen a community that looks like me devastated and ravaged by a virus at a significantly higher rate than other communities. Over the last few years I’ve seen a community that looks like me devastated and ravaged by police brutality.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Has Returned Online And Is Functional
Over the past few weeks, there has been some trepidation concerning Flying Club – the frequent flyer loyalty program of Virgin Atlantic. Flying Club is extremely popular among points and miles enthusiasts for their…
Good News: Etihad Is Now An Aeroplan Partner (Awards Now Available)
We’ve been seeing a lot of movement in loyalty programs over the past few weeks. This morning another great partnership was announced as Etihad and Aeroplan – the loyalty program associated with Air Canada – decided to combine forces. Effective immediately, the new partnership offers…
Southwest CEO Predicts ‘Price War’ Is On The Horizon
At the conclusion of last week, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly predicted that intense competition for passengers will create “a brutal low-fare environment” among carriers once coronavirus fears subside and more people start to fly.
Las Vegas Hotel Waiving Resort Fees. Other Hotels Matching (Perhaps Permanently)?
If you can’t tell, I’m extremely intrigued about Las Vegas reopening despite not having any plans to visit any time soon. Last week, I wrote about Nevada’s announcement to reopen and Las Vegas living up to their new slogan Vegas “reimagined.”
Is Qatar Airways Being “Extra” With Their Safety Measures? Do You Feel Safe?
Airlines around the world are in a race to reassure travelers that it’s safe to travel and as borders continue to open we’re seeing some innovative safety measures. Yesterday, I received an email from Qatar Airways concerning new safety measures being implemented by Qatar Airways and…
TAP Portugal Restarts Transatlantic Routes (and A Business Class “Sweetspot”)
Over the past few months, we’ve seen countless carriers decrease and/or completely remove global routes due to the lack of demand spurred by coronavirus. Although it will be some time before capacity levels return to the same numbers that we saw pre-COVID19, we have begun to see an…
Gaping Hole In Greece’s Plans For Summer Tourists
I miss traveling and last week while I was dreaming about my next trip, I asked you to help me plan a surprise with THESE OPTIONS and THESE OPTIONS. In addition to the comments on the blog, I received emails and offers to…
Chase Adds More Benefits to Sapphire Cards In Response To COVID19
Chase offers many credit cards with fantastic perks and benefits however many of the perks have been rendered worthless because they are travel-related perks. If many perks of a card are worthless, customers are no longer interested in the card and are likely to…
Wow! IHG ‘Dynamic Pricing’ Is Offering Great Deals (For Now)
In the miles and points hobby, the term ‘dynamic pricing’ is often met with eye rolls. If you’re not familiar with ‘dynamic pricing,’ it’s the practice where the number of points you spend is directly tied to your room rate. The more expensive the room, the more…
Delta Plans To Cut 30% Of Their Employees Too
Well, that didn’t take long. This morning I wrote that American Airlines was seeking to release 30% of its workforce and per an internal memo obtained by 1TP it appears that 30% is the magic number for Delta as well. Typically, Delta is the first airline to make a decision and subsequently American and United follow suit. But…
American Airlines Plans To Lay Off 30% of Employees
It appears that American Airlines is planning to lay off 30% of management and administrative staff. You may remember a few months ago, an announcement was made that airlines would be receiving nearly $50 billion in loans and grants through the CARES Act. However, one of the stipulations to obtaining this money was…
Breaking (and Unfortunate) News: Japan Won’t Be Covering Half The Costs Of Your Next Visit
Welp, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but it looks like Japan won’t be covering 1/2 the costs of your next visit to the country. A week ago, I wrote about Japans plan to lure foreign visitors back to the country (as soon as July) by covering half of their travel expenses. Well…
Last Chance: 70,000 American AAdvantage Miles (And 7 Months To Complete The Minimum Spend)
I realize that many people are (probably) not looking for a new credit card at the moment but when I see a good deal, I always share it with you. The miles and points game can be confusing and when you read a blog that recommends that you…
LATAM Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
COVID-19 has decimated the airline industry and as more time passes, we will continue to see airlines struggle to stay above water. Yesterday, LATAM Airlines announced they have now become the latest (and largest) airline casualty due to the coronavirus after the carrier filed bankruptcy.
Nevada Governor: “Las Vegas Hotels Will Reopen June 4” But Will The Experience Be Different?
The casinos on the Las Vegas strip have been shut down for 2 months and as you may have expected, the impact to the economy has been devastating. Earlier this week, Las Vegas revealed a new slogan called Vegas “reimagined,” and announced they would be…
Amazing! Emirates Significantly Lowers Award Fees
A few months ago, I forecast the award landscape would be changing, there would be deals, it was a good time to be in (and understand) the points game, and to continue earning points. Well, Emirates just got the ball rolling and this super exciting!
Back From The Dead? South African Airways Receives Bailout (Again)
Just over a month ago, the administrators at South African Airways (SAA) were told by the government not expect additional funding and to seek financial resources elsewhere. South Africa’s Finance Minister had long advocated cutting the airline off financially, and cited the carrier’s closure as a way to…
Shhhh! Help Me Surprise My Wife. Where Would You Pick? (PART 2)
This post is a continuation of “Part 1” that I posted yesterday. If you’re not familiar with background, read THIS POST first. If you just want the short version, I’ll explain it like this…
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