Air Travel
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Best Airlines 2019, Southwest & JetBlue Tied in J.D. Power Ranking
Most of the airline stories that make the news are the negative ones. So it makes sense to think that customers are generally not very happy with their service. But in fact the customer satisfaction score has increased for the seventh consecutive year. That’s based on the 15th annual J.D. Power North America Airline Satisfaction…
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United Airlines Engine Fire Caught On Video, Plane Landed Safely in Hawaii
The plane was flying from Hawaii to Majuro, the capital of the Marshall Islands. But, it was forced to turn back to Honolulu on Sunday, soon after taking off from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
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US Amex Cards Will No Longer Give Credits for Priority Pass Restaurants
Priority Pass Membership benefit offered on American Express Platinum and Centurion Cards and Hilton Ascend, Hilton Aspire, and Marriott Bonvoy Brilliantâ„¢ Cards will no longer include complimentary access to non-lounge airport experiences.
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Lufthansa Planning to Switch to Dynamic Award Pricing
The news was revealed by executives yesterday at a press briefing today in Miami. No timetable for any announcements was given.
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Volunteer Your Seat and Get Paid Using American Airlines App
American Airlines is also offering a voucher in app for those volunteering their seats. If you like the amount offered then you can just give up your seat and take the money. No need to visit the ticket counter.
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American Airlines, Dallas Fort Worth Airport to Add $3 Billion Terminal by 2025
American Airlines and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport announced on Monday plans to develop a sixth passenger terminal. DFW Airport will invest between $3 to $3.5 billion for the construction of the new Terminal F.
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Priority Pass Owner Adding More Lounges Across the US
Collinson is set to open lounges at seven US airports this year, through its subsidiary Airport Lounge Development Inc. Collinson is the owner of Priority Pass, so these new lounges can be accessed by all Priority Pass members. Just recently, ALD opened a lounge at Las Vegas McCarran International’s Terminal 1, as well as a…
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Book Southwest Flights Through Chase Portal Again
Back in 2018, Chase moved its own travel portal to Expedia. Will that move, you were no longer able to use Ultimate Rewards points to book travel on some low cost carriers, with Southwest being one of them. Now there’s some good news. You’re able once again to book Southwest tickets over the phone using…
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Southwest Updates Family Boarding Policy After Incident
Southwest Airlines has updated its family boarding policy. The change comes following an incident that passengers believed to be discriminatory. Back in 2017, a gay couple were flying with their three children and one of the men’s mother. When they attempted to board their flight during “family boarding, they were not allowed to do so.…
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Delta Makes it Easier for Some Frequent-Flyers to Keep Elite Status
Delta Air Lines introduced a new program this week that makes it easier for some for passengers to reclaim their lost frequent-flyer status. The new loyalty benefit is called dubbed “Reclaim My Status,”. Those who have earned Delta Medallion status can restore their previous status if a major life event such as a career change…
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United Airlines Launches the Only Direct Flights to Naples
If you in or near NYC, getting to Naples and the Amalfi coast is about to get much easier. United Airlines announced that it is launching daily, nonstop (seasonal) service from New York/Newark to Naples, Italy. The service will start on on May 22 and run through Oct. 26, 2019. It will be the only…
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Losing Your Boarding Pass Could Have Grave Consequences
Usually losing your boarding pass is not a huge deal, before or after you already passed the security check, as long as you still have your identification or passport.
