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
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
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
A Day of Hiking in Haleakalā National Park
For our one full day on Maui, we decided to do a day of hiking in Haleakalā National Park. Ok, well, not quite literally a day. But we did spend about three hours on one trail, did a little sightseeing around the park afterward, and ended with a little birding, which also required a small amount of hiking again. … [Read more...] about A Day of Hiking in Haleakalā National Park
Delta Business Basic is Confirmed
Delta Air Lines is consistently the most profitable of the legacy U.S. airlines. However, that's not stopping it from trying to find more ways to make money. Unfortunately, that usually comes at the cost of passengers, which is the case now as Delta Business Basic is confirmed by the airline. … [Read more...] about Delta Business Basic is Confirmed