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Sunday, August 12, 2018

American Airlines President Confirms They're Considering Dropping More Chicago - Asia Flights and more...

Last week a Chicago-based flight attendant asked American's President Robert Isom about "the rumor that we're going to lose all of our Asia flying" from O'Hare. Isom didn't say no, Chicago won't lose Asia service. Instead he explained how he sees ...

American Airlines President Confirms They’re Considering Dropping More Chicago – Asia Flights and more...


American Airlines President Confirms They’re Considering Dropping More Chicago – Asia Flights

Last week a Chicago-based flight attendant asked American's President Robert Isom about "the rumor that we're going to lose all of our Asia flying" from O'Hare. Isom didn't say no, Chicago won't lose Asia service. Instead he explained how he sees American's hubs.

American's Vice President - Planning Vasu Raja added "the core of Chicago is an extremely profitable hub" because of connecting traffic in the Midwest and flying to partner hubs. "The only hubs that are more profitable than that are indeed Dallas and Charlotte." However "the drags on Chicago are indeed Chicago to Asia flying."

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Not Safe for Work Selfies in the Emirates Shower and Online Shopping Bonus Miles

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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American Airlines is Pleased With Their Total Loss Against Gulf Airlines

According to its President Robert Isom at an employee forum last week "it is still a big issue." Isom claims to have "made progress.. we're pleased that there's a recognition that when it comes to fifth freedom flights.. that that's a problem."

Isom concludes, "It's still a focus area.. we're pleased with the work we've been able to do with the Trump administration and we're pleased with the results so far."

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Fare Deal: Business Class For Less Than $2000 Roundtrip on Several Airlines

United, Delta, and American are all offering business class roundtrips between Las Vegas and Beijing from $1901. These fares are widely available through the end of November. There are other cities where you can hop on cheap fares though they're a few hundred dollars more.

We frequently see sales out of Toronto or Vancouver, or on Chinese airlines that have just recently started routes to the U.S. However seeing this kind of fare on the big 3 US carriers is rare indeed.

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Marriott-Starwood Merger Continues: the Moment a Sheraton Gets Copies of the Book of Mormon

Bibles have been in hotel rooms for over 100 years, dating back at least to 1908 at the Superior Hotel in Superior, Montana. The Gideons, which was formed by two men sharing a hotel room in 1898, give them away for free.

The average life of a hotel room bible is six years. Guests take them, even though they say 'thou shalt not steal' inside.

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Fare Alert: Roundtrip Premium Economy to Asia For Less Than $750

You can fly Delta premium economy on their new Airbus A350 starting at under $750 roundtrip to Asia.

More often than not coach is more expensive than this and premium economy is similar to flying an upgraded domestic first class — much more room and personal space than flying in back.

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LEAKED: New Marriott Rewards Terms and Conditions

Since announcing the new Marriott program in April there's been inconsistent information about breakfast, about lounge access, and about redemptions for Starwood properties that previously charged double points compared to the standard award chart.

They haven't been ready for prime time for instance they haven't shared what would happen with travel packages redeemed prior to the start of the new program but where award certificates hadn't yet been used for a reservation. And they hadn't even published the terms and conditions for the new program. They don't plan to share those things until the program launch on August 18.

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Here’s How Marriott Travel Packages Will Work in the New Program

Existing travel packages have been an outstanding questions. Members who redeem for a travel package, transfer points to miles, and hold onto the hotel stay certificate to use later have wondered 'since Marriott's award charts are changing, and my certificates are for a specific redemption category, what's going to happen? what hotels will I be able to use them for?'

Marriott is sharing that travel packages are going to be adjusted so that they will be used on 'similarly valued' hotel categories.

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