The Department of Justice has been reviewing the proposed Alaska-Hawaiian merger, which was supposed to wrap up in less than a week. But it seems we'll have to wait a little longer now, as the DOJ delayed its decision on the Alaska-Hawaiian merger. … [Read more...] about DOJ Delayed Its Decision on the Alaska-Hawaiian Merger
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Alaska Lounge is Now Open at SFO Terminal 1
Last month, Alaska Airlines completed its move to the new Harvey Milk Terminal at San Francisco International Airport. Of course, one crucial piece of the puzzle was missing at the time. However, the puzzle is complete since the new Alaska Lounge is now open at SFO Terminal 1. … [Read more...] about Alaska Lounge is Now Open at SFO Terminal 1
Southwest Airlines Faces Additional Scrutiny
Following United's time spent under a microscope for its recent safety lapses, another airline is ready to take its place as Southwest Airlines faces additional scrutiny due to its recent spat of in-flight scares. … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines Faces Additional Scrutiny
Big Changes Are Coming to Southwest
As it tries to fend off an activist investor who has no idea how to run an airline, big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines in an attempt to improve its financial performance, as well as to enhance its customer experience. … [Read more...] about Big Changes Are Coming to Southwest
Amex Gold 2024 Updates
Earlier this week, I reported on changes coming to the American Express Gold card. Well, it seems that those rumors were correct. So, let's go over all of the Amex Gold 2024 updates so you can see if the card is still worth it to you. … [Read more...] about Amex Gold 2024 Updates
Hawaiian Air Winter 2024 Schedule
Hawaiian Airlines typically bulks up its West Coast schedule during the colder months of the year. This year, the Hawaiian Air Winter 2024 schedule is no different and will feature several seasonal routes up and down the West Coast. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Winter 2024 Schedule
American and APFA Reached a Tentative Agreement
Good news to American Airlines passengers - American and APFA reached a tentative agreement last week Friday. Though the new agreement must be ratified by the union's members, it substantially lowers the risk of a strike happening at the airline in the near-term. … [Read more...] about American and APFA Reached a Tentative Agreement
Rumor: Amex Gold Annual Fee Increase
The American Express Gold card is one of the most popular Membership Rewards-earning cards in their portfolio. However, like so many premium and super premium cards, it's been getting more expensive to have. Unfortunately, rumor has it that another Amex Gold annual fee increase is on its way. … [Read more...] about Rumor: Amex Gold Annual Fee Increase
Alaska Air Cabin Refresh
An Alaska Air cabin refresh is coming! Announced yesterday, the refresh will affect most of the mainline fleet, including the new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Moreover, as Hawaiian has done with its new Boeing 787-9s, Alaska is expanding the availability of premium seating onboard its aircraft. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Cabin Refresh
Alaska and Hawaiian Applied for Exemptions
Though Alaska's acquisition of Hawaiian is still pending Department of Justice approval, the two airlines are continuing to work toward their eventual combination. We recently learned that Alaska and Hawaiian applied for exemptions with the Department of Transportation. … [Read more...] about Alaska and Hawaiian Applied for Exemptions