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Saturday, March 10, 2018

9 Ways American Airlines Outshines Their Competitors and more...

American is investing in the domestic fleet, adding seat power and bigger overhead bins and high speed internet even as they're cramming in more seats. AAdvantage has been devalued, but so have most of their competitor frequent flyer programs. There are ...

 

9 Ways American Airlines Outshines Their Competitors and more...



9 Ways American Airlines Outshines Their Competitors

American is investing in the domestic fleet, adding seat power and bigger overhead bins and high speed internet even as they're cramming in more seats. AAdvantage has been devalued, but so have most of their competitor frequent flyer programs. There are a lot of things that the airline really has going for itself. There are fantastic assets and improvements that shouldn't be overlooked, and should even be celebrated.

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The World’s Most Exclusive Airport Lounge is Now $100 and Weird Southwest Obsession

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.

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New Credit Card Will Offer Rewards in Bitcoin

Instead of earning miles, cash back, or travel credit you'll earn bitcoin or ethereum.

Somehow merely dropping the word "bitcoin" makes some people believe they have a business model. Blockrize doesn't yet have a bank issuing partner. And the company's founder only just "started investing his own savings in cryptocurrency in September."

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United Beats Class Action Over Defunct Lifetime Senior Discount Membership Program

United Airlines prevailed in a federal class action case over its decision to eliminate the Silver Wings senior citizen discount program in which they had sold lifetime memberships.

The program was founded in 1986 for customers 55 years and older. In 1996 the program is said to have had 560,000 members. They continued to add lifetime members through 2005, costing at that time ~ $250. The program was terminated ('closed to new members and renewals') in 2007.

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Final Week for United Explorer 50,000 Mile Offer

Chase is now waiving the first year fee on the United Explorer Card. (After the $0 first year annual fee it is then $95.)

And for a limited-time they've also boosted the signup bonus back to 50,000 bonus miles after $3,000 spend on purchases in the first 3 months. This offer explicitly ends March 15.

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Possible Wide Open Cathay Pacific First Class Award Space Up to 4 Passengers

Right now there's as many as four first class award seats on Cathay Pacific, New York JFK - Hong Kong -- although it can be cumbersome to see and book the space.

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