South Korea is one step closer to having just one mainline international airline, as the Korean-Asiana merger moves closer to finalizing. This long-in-the-tooth process is years in the making and may have notable impacts for the points and miles community. … [Read more...] about Korean-Asiana Merger Moves Closer to Finalizing
Jeffsetter Blog (featuring Island Miler)
Southwest Adjusts In-Flight Service Rules
Southwest Airlines likes to proclaim that snacks are free onboard their flights, along with softdrinks. However, as Southwest adjusts in-flight service rules, fewer flights may see these freebies, all in the name of safety. But, is it really about safety? … [Read more...] about Southwest Adjusts In-Flight Service Rules
Delta Nixes Elite Upgrades
It's no secret - Delta Air Lines isn't a fan of freebies, even to its most loyal passengers. Their recent investor day highlighted this fact, as Delta nixes elite upgrades, providing preference to those that would pay for the experience instead. … [Read more...] about Delta Nixes Elite Upgrades
Now Available: Alaska Air Digital Bag Tags
One of my favorite aspects of flying with Alaska has been the ability to tag your bag at home. So, when that went away, I was bummed. However, this capability is back now with the new Alaska Air digital bag tags, which have been in testing for quite some time now. … [Read more...] about Now Available: Alaska Air Digital Bag Tags
AA Begins Deploying New Boarding Tech
Nearly a month ago, I wrote about a trial American Airlines was conducting to combat gate lice. Well, it seems that the tests were successful, as AA begins deploying new boarding tech. However, this isn't a system-wide change - at least, not yet. … [Read more...] about AA Begins Deploying New Boarding Tech
Hawaiian is Discontinuing AUS Service
It seems that Hawaiian's newer continental U.S. flights aren't faring all that well. Of the three announced during COVID, only one will remain in the near future, as Hawaiian is discontinuing AUS service. However, the loss of a direct flight isn't nearly as impactful as it once was now that Hawaiian is part of the Alaska Air Group. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Discontinuing AUS Service