The Department of Transportation has been making moves to provide consumers with better protections against airlines. However, their recent initiative isn't one I was expecting at all - the DOT is investigating the Big 4 frequent flier programs. … [Read more...] about DOT is Investigating the Big 4 Frequent Flier Programs
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Fiji Airways is Adopting AAdvantage
The past six months have been quite eventful for Pacific-based carriers. First, Alaska Air announced it would acquire Hawaiian Airlines, but preserve the brand. Then, Fiji Airways announced that they would become full Oneworld members. Well, now Fiji Airways is adopting AAdvantage as its loyalty program. … [Read more...] about Fiji Airways is Adopting AAdvantage
Top Alaska Elites Will Lose American Systemwide Upgrades
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines have been frenemies for several years now. In fact, it was American that sponsored Alaska into Oneworld. However, as American's strategy (or lack thereof) continues to change, top Alaska elites will lose American systemwide upgrades. … [Read more...] about Top Alaska Elites Will Lose American Systemwide Upgrades
American Changes Its WiFi Program
On the same day Alaska Air launched its awful WiFi and discounts subscription program, Alaska Access, Oneworld partner American Air announced changes to its in-flight WiFi offerings, and they couldn't be more different than what Alaska did. … [Read more...] about American Changes Its WiFi Program
Bilt Traded One Oneworld Partner for Another
Last week was a bit of a ride for fans of Bilt. The long story short version of what happens is that Bilt traded one Oneworld partner for another, though there was a few days between the two separate announcements. … [Read more...] about Bilt Traded One Oneworld Partner for Another
American Announces More 2024 Changes
Last month, American announced a slew of positive changes to AAdvantage. However, it seems we can't have genuinely positive things as American announces more 2024 changes, some of which are negative. Alas, none truly come as a surprise in this day and age. … [Read more...] about American Announces More 2024 Changes
2024 AAdvantage Changes
While American Airlines remained mum on their loyalty program amidst many of the other programs announcing changes last year, it seems that 2024 AAdvantage changes are happening after all. They just waited till the New Year to let us know. … [Read more...] about 2024 AAdvantage Changes
American Airlines Instant Status Pass
For a limited time, World of Hyatt members can obtain temporary AAdvantage Platinum status with American Airlines Instant Status Pass. Of course, if you want to keep the status, American is providing an expedited path to do so. … [Read more...] about American Airlines Instant Status Pass
Saying Buh-Bye to my Citi AAdvantage Cards!
Hot on the heals of my Amex Platinum cancelation, I'm making more cuts. So, this time, I'm saying buh-bye to my Citi AAdvantage cards. After all, it makes absolutely no sense for me to keep paying the annual fee on the card. … [Read more...] about Saying Buh-Bye to my Citi AAdvantage Cards!
The New Citi AAdvantage Benefits Make Me LOL
Does American even get it anymore? Are they just that full of themselves? Because the new Citi AAdvantage benefits make me LOL for being so bad. … [Read more...] about The New Citi AAdvantage Benefits Make Me LOL