Air Travel
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Alaska Airlines Status Match Available Online
Alaska Airlines now has a dedicated site for status match requests. Previously you needed to send in an email to request it. Keep in mind that the status match offer is a one-time only offer; a member may only receive one status match for the lifetime of their account. Show us the status you’ve earned…
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You Can Now Sign Up for TSA PreCheck at Some Staples Locations
Enrolling for TSA Pre✓ just got a lot easier. IdentoGO, the enrollment provider for TSA Pre✓® is opening 50 centers in Staples retail stores in 2018, with plans for further expansion next year.
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Priority Pass Will Increase Lounge Entrance Fees
Priority Pass has announced a price increase for member visits to lounges that will go into effective on 18 September 2018. Members who have acces to the lounges and are required to pay, will have to soon spend $32 instead of $27 which is the current price. This price increase will affect Standardmembers the most.…
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JetBlue Increases Fees for Checked Bags
JetBlue has become the first major U.S. carrier to charge $30 for a first checked bag on its flights. The price is increasing by $5 and is effective for trips booked starting Monday. JetBlue also raised the fee for a second checked bag by $5 to $40 and for a third piece to $150 from…
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Southwest Will Increase EarlyBird Check-In Fee
I’n not a big fan of Southwest. They do offer cheap fares and have lots of sales, but maybe since I’m in the East Coast I look more at JetBlue for cheap travel. But many people love Southwest and they were voted as the best airline in North America from customers. One of their quirks is…
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Singapore Airlines Will Relaunch World’s Longest Nonstop Flight of 19 Hours
Singapore Airlines will relaunch the world’s longest commercial flight in October, a journey of nearly 19 hours. The daily non-stop journey from Changi to Newark Airport will cover about 10,300 miles and take about 18 hours 45 minutes. The airline had to cut the route back in 2013 due to higher fuel prices. But starting on October 12,…
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Delta is Testing Enhanced Economy Meals in International Flights
Delta Air Lines is testing out a new food service on its international flights. Economy class customers will be receiving restaurant-style three-course meals with cocktails. For now the carrier is testing out the new service on flights between Portland, Oregon, and Tokyo. If the trial is satisfactory, Delta could roll out the concept to all of its…
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Delta One Business Class Suites Coming to 5 More Routes
Delta’s new updated premium cabin “Delta One” business-class “suites” offer a dedicated in-cabin flight attendant and luxurious details that truly make a difference in how you spend your time in the air. The cabin first debuted last year on Delta’s new Airbus A350 widebody jet. The airline has billed it as its new “flagship” aircraft. The planes…
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United and Chase Will Reward Travelers up to 20M MileagePlus Miles
In one of the three “rewarded” flights, travelers will have a chance to win a portion of up to 20 million United MileagePlus miles, all of which will be split across three total flights in multiple cities this summer.
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New Centurion Lounge Coming to Los Angeles LAX in 2019
Spanning more than 13,900-square-feet, The Centurion Lounge at LAX will be located post-security in the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) and accessible to Terminals 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
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Best Airlines… Qatar Takes Top Spot While US Airlines Not Even in Top 20
AirHelp compiles a list of the best airlines in the world. While its clear that not many US airlines will take the top spots, would you really expect them to not even crack the top 10? Actually it’s not even the top 20, with American Airlines coming in 23rd as the best ranked airlines from…
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JetBlue to Only Allow Dogs, Cats and Mini Horses as Emotional Support Animals
JetBlue Airways has made some changes to its emotional support animals policy. They will start requiring for more documentation about the animal’s health and behavior.
