New American Airlines Amenity Kits Onboard

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American Airlines has begun rolling out some new amenity kits onboard their flights this month. The four new type of kits are for transcontinental business class and premium economy, International first class, transcontinental First Class and International business class. It’s nice to see that customers in American’s transcontinental premium economy will still receive an amenity kit, as…

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Delta Transcontinental Comfort Plus Changes

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We’ve covered how Delta One Business Class Expands to More US Domestic Routes, as the airline continues to expand their premium business class product on more domestic routes to match their current transcontinental service, however they hadn’t announced what we’d expect for Comfort Plus passengers on these routes. The new Delta One domestic routes include the…

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Hilton Honors, Why Uber Rating is So Low, New Chicago Airline Competition

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Martini Review of the Week:  It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. If you like racking up the Hilton points, consider the offer right now on the Hilton Honors American Express Card. News 100,000 Hilton Honors Points with New Bonus Earn…

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Delta and Virgin Atlantic Expand Network for Summer Travel

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Delta and Virgin Atlantic launched their joint venture back in 2014, and four years late they’re continuing their partnership as the airlines align their flight schedules and continue to add even more routes. Be sure to check out Redeeming Delta SkyMiles for Virgin Atlantic Flights, where you’ll be able to redeem for maximum value. Some highlights…

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Hurry Jet Blue Flash Fares From $20!

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Looking for great, last-minute fares to JetBlue destinations that could be gone in a flash?  Check out #JetBlueFlashFares which are valid for selected flights, selected dates and selected routes starting at $20 one-way. Hurry Jet Blue Flash Fares From $20! Looking for super low fares to JetBlue destinations? You’re in luck! But, hurry, these will be gone…

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Hawaiian Airlines & Japan Airlines Announce New Partnership

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To start off this new partnership between Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines, you will only be able to earn miles on the codeshare flights. Redemption of miles will be at a later date. JAL Mileage Bank and HawaiianMiles members will be able to earn miles on the codeshare flights. Further opportunities for accrual and redemption of…

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Air Jamaica Crew Member Caught With $160k In Cocaine Strapped To His Body

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Wowza! Newsweek reports that an Air Jamaica crew member was arrested when he (allegedly) tried to smuggle 9 pounds of cocaine into JFK by strapping the drugs to his body. See picture below. The estimated street value of the cocaine is $160k. He now faces federal narcotics smuggling charges in the U.S. Air Jamaica Crew Member Caught…

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American Airlines New Premium Cabin Meals

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American Airlines has announced they’ll revamping some of their meals in their premium cabins from Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) to the U.S as well as from Auckland (AKL) and Sydney (SYD) to the U.S. American Airlines will be introducing a new meal designed by Japan Airlines’ Chef Jun Kurogi. Chef Kurogi’s meals…

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Priority Pass Adds Another Restaurant

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Priority Pass has been adding more and more restaurants to their list! This is awesome news because it  means more lounges for The Platinum Card® from American Express cardholders like myself to benefit from. The latest addition, BAR SYMON in Cleveland OH Hopkins Intl (Concourse C). Priority Pass Adds Another Restaurant Opening Hours 04:00 – 20:00 Sunday –…

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