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American Airlines Launches New AAdvantage Loyalty Program

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American Airlines is launching its brand new American AAdvantage loyalty program on March 1, 2022. The biggest change is that earned status will be based on Loyalty Points. Another enhancement to the program is that Gold and Platinum members will now receive unlimited complimentary first class upgrades without the use of 500-mile upgrades, which was…

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United Airlines Offering $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Ramp Agents

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After airlines massively downsized their staffing the past couple years due to the pandemic, now they’re struggling to hire. United Airlines is one of those airlines who let go many employees, and is now offering some lucrative incentives for new employees. United Airlines is offering a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for part time ramp agents in…

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Delta 2021 Rollover Miles Now Posting

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Delta announced that all Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) in your account at the end of 2021 will roll over to 2022, giving SkyMiles members an even bigger jumpstart on earning towards 2023 Status. The great news is that these rollover MQMs have already started posting. It appears that many Diamond and Platinum Medallions have already have their rollover…

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Delta Issuing 15,000 SkyMiles for Cancelled Flights Over Christmas

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It’s no surprise that many airlines were having lengthy delays and cancellations this Christmas holiday due to staffing challenges caused by the omicron variant. As a result of this, my flight was cancelled and I was rebooked 4 hours later. To my surprise, I received the below email from Delta Air Lines offering 15,000 SkyMiles…

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More Southwest Airlines New Routes, Schedule Extension Sept 2022

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Southwest Airlines has expanded its schedule through September 5, 2022, and as a result added some new domestic routes. Additionally, we see new service for several international routes returning for summer 2022. Beginning June 11, 2022, Southwest will offer new nonstop service on Saturdays between: Austin and Cozumel, Mexico (Subject to government approvals) Nashville and Portland, Maine…

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Southwest Airlines Asking Flight Attendants to Volunteer to Push Wheelchairs

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It’s no doubt going to be a busy holiday season. Southwest Airlines is asking employees to volunteer at many of its airports to help handle the travel surge occurring this month for the holidays. Specifically, Southwest Airlines has asked several employee groups including flight attendants to volunteer to work with their ground operation teams and push…

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Southwest Airlines New Routes, Schedule Extension June 2022

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Southwest Airlines has expanded its schedule through June 4, 2022, and as a result added some new domestic routes. Additionally, we see new service from Ft. Lauderdale to Havana, Cuba starting early next year. Starting April 25, 2022, the airline will offer new nonstop flights between: Austin and Tulsa, Okla. (One daily roundtrip) San Antonio and…

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Delta Premium Select JFK-LAX Travel Hack

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Delta has been expanding its Premium Select cabin to more aircrafts including all 767-400’s and now on some 767-300ERs. You’ll find a mix of 767-400’s and 767-300’s on Delta’s JFK-LAX route. However, Delta doesn’t sell Premium Select on domestic flights, so despite having a Premium Select cabin onboard, this is currently being sold as Comfort…

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Delta Adding 100 Flights to NYC Airports

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Delta plans to add back more than 100 flights to NYC airports, as the airline restores pre-covid flight levels at New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) and LaGuardia’s (LGA) airport. During the pandemic, the FAA implemented a slot waiver, where airlines wouldn’t lose their take-off/landing slots at the nation’s busiest airports, however is set to…

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Delta Adds Panama City Service from LAX, JFK, MCO

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Delta announced they’ll be expanding service to Panama City, Panama (PTY) from three new cities. Los Angeles and Orlando will be launching service to Panama City on Dec 18, and New York-JFK on Dec. 20. Additionally, they’ll be a second daily flight from Atlanta on Saturdays. Per Delta, New flights and increased service grows Delta’s capacity…

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Southwest Airlines: Earn Double Tier Qualifying Points

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Southwest Airlines has launched a new offer for Rapid Rewards members to earn double tier qualifying points toward A-List or A-List Preferred status now through November 30, 201. You’ll need to login to your Rapid Rewards and then you can register for the offer. Offer Details: Earn double tier qualifying points (TQPs*) toward A-List or A-List…

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