American Airlines Expands Premium Economy, Coach Passenger Tries to Steal My Seat, Delta One Business Class LAX-JFK Review

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If you’re looking to earn free airline miles and free hotel nights for your next trip, check out out our Favorite Airline and Hotel Credit Cards. Some current offers include 60,000 American Airlines AAdvantage Miles as well as 2 free nights at any Hyatt hotel in the world. Martini Review of the Week:  It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the…

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When Is The Best Time to Board when Flying in a Premium Cabin?

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On a recent transcontinental flight, boarding began 50 minutes prior to departure starting with business class passengers (as this was a two cabin aircraft). I boarded with the premium cabin and took my seat and waited… and waited… and waited… About 5 minutes prior to pushback were pre-departure beverages brought. This was on a 757…

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Deal Alert: Cheap Flights to Europe Under $400

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Fly to Paris or Milan this fall on the cheap thanks to several great fare deals on American Airlines from several US gateway cities including New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco in several months including August, September, October, and November of 2017. Keep in mind these cheap fares can be a great way for racking up elite qualifying…

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Lounge Review: Delta Sky Club LAX Terminal 2

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On a recent trip back to New York from Los Angeles, I decided to stop in the Delta Sky Club at Terminal 2 at LAX, which had recently been taken over by Delta when they moved terminals. Previously, this was the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at LAX. As a Delta One Business Class LAX-JFK passenger I was able to access…

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Save At Starwood Hotels Up To 47%

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Starwood released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Save At Starwood Hotels Up To 47% Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off  15% off SPG members save more and earn Starpoints Stay over…

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Delta One Transcontinental Business Class for 45,000 SkyMiles Each-Way

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After my Flight Review: Delta One Business Class LAX-JFK, I noticed that Delta had quietly removed the premium pricing they used to charge on Delta One Transcontinental Business Class awards. With this change, it appears that they have now reduced the amount of their low-level awards to 45,000 SkyMiles each-way, though Delta doesn’t publish award charts anymore. Checking several months…

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American Express Membership Rewards 25% Transfer Bonus To Hawaiian Airlines

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American Express has launched their latest partner transfer bonus, and this one is a 25% transfer bonus through June 21, 2017 when transferring American Express Membership Rewards to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles . Hawaiian Airlines has long been a partner of American Express, however, it’s been about a year since we’ve seen a transfer bonus, so I’m pleased to hear that…

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Marriott 10,000 Bonus Points Per Stay

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Marriott is offering a great deal where when you stay at select Marriott properties, for at least 2 nights, you earn 10,000 Marriott Rewards bonus points per stay from July 10 – September 10, 2017 in Paris. Use promotion code for this offer. Promotional Code:   M41 Marriott 10,000 Bonus Points Per Stay In Paris Treat yourself…

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American Airlines Flight Attendant Arrested After Restroom Video Recordings

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An American Airlines flight attendant was arrested at Phoenix Sky Harbor as he has been charged with voyeurism after taking videos of men and boys using public restrooms. It’s unconfirmed whether he is still employed with the airline at this time. American Airlines Flight Attendant Arrested After Restroom Video Recordings Per ABC 15 News, A Phoenix-based American…

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American Airlines Expands Premium Economy to Boeing 777-200s

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American Airlines plans to expand their Premium Economy product to their Boeing 777-200s starting this summer, as it’s currently only offered on a select B787-900 aircraft. Once completed, American will offer Premium Economy on nearly 20 international routes. Premium Economy is its own class of service that is between Business Class and the Main Cabin. It features a…

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Alaska Double Miles Promotion

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You can register for double miles with Alaska’s promotion for double Mileage Planâ„¢ miles with their global partners by September 30, 2017. It will take you 3 seconds to register for this one, by September 1, 2017. Alaska Double Miles Promotion The Deal Fly to one of the below destinations between June 1, 2017, and September…

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Will JetBlue Airways Start Transatlantic Flying?

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JetBlue Airways has long been considering adding transatlantic flights, and it’s only a matter of time before they announce their plans. When you look at their aircraft on order, they’d be able to convert orders of the Airbus A321neo to A321LRs making them eligible for transatlantic flying. If someone should be worried, it should be Delta…

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