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Sunday, July 22, 2018

Confirmed: American Removing Business Class Seats From Boeing 787-8s and more...

This makes awards and upgrades super difficult on the aircraft (awards are nearly impossible now in business class as it is). A 20 passenger business class cabin is a loss of 28% of the business class seats on the aircraft. In contrast United's Boeing ...

Confirmed: American Removing Business Class Seats From Boeing 787-8s and more...


Confirmed: American Removing Business Class Seats From Boeing 787-8s

This makes awards and upgrades super difficult on the aircraft (awards are nearly impossible now in business class as it is). A 20 passenger business class cabin is a loss of 28% of the business class seats on the aircraft. In contrast United's Boeing 787-8s have 36 business class seats. British Airways 787-8s have 35 business class seats.

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The CEO of American Airlines Lays Out His Vision for Low Revenue Over a Quality Coach Product

Recently I saw someone's comment on my Facebook feed that what you think about American Airlines corresponds directly to whether you fly mostly international business class and premium cabin transcon flights (New York - Los Angeles / San Francisco) or whether most of your travels are on their domestic network. That seems right to me.

American Airlines has made a huge investment in its product -- but not where most people sit. Internationally we get good fully lie flat business class seats, better bedding, and better lounges while domestically even in their premium cabin we get less legroom and removal of seat back entertainment. They're moving seats closer together throughout their aircraft which they say they're making up for with thinner, less comfortable seats that have less...

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United CEO Oscar Munoz Pays $24,000 Fine for Stealing Sand From a Beach

The fine is because he and his wife "harm[ed] these economically and environmentally important natural resources" however they weren't asked to put the sand back because it "would have been counterproductive during turtle season."

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London Heathrow’s Ghost Flights and Why You Should Take Hotel Shower Caps

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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Delta Has Filed for a New Joint Venture With Air France KLM and Virgin Atlantic, Alitalia is Out

Delta, Air France KLM, and Virgin Atlantic filed their request for anti-trust immunity for a transatlantic joint venture yesterday.

Joint ventures seek anti-trust immunity to allow airlines to work together on schedules and pricing, and to split up the revenue they earn together on designated routes. This removes competitors, since members work together instead.

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50% Bonus on Delta Miles Earned With Many Partners If You Register By Tuesday

Delta is offering a 50% bonus for earning miles with `hotel, car, and retail partners through September 30, up to 10,000 bonus miles.

You have to register by Tuesday July 24 and only US members are eligible.

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