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Deal Alert: US Cities to Bali From $453 Round-Trip
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly …
Read MoreNorwegian Offering 50% Discount for Stranded Passengers With Primera Air Tickets
One low-cost carrier is stepping up to help the scores of passengers left stranded by the sudden cease of operations by Primera Air. In a statement released by Norwegian Air on Tuesday, the low-cost carrier announced that it’s going to offer repatriation fares to those affected by the Primera Air shutdown. The repatriation fares from …
Read MoreJet Airways Passengers Experience Nose, Ear Bleeds After Crew Forgets to Pressurize Cabin
A Jet Airways flight was forced to return to its origin on Thursday after about 30 passengers experienced ear and nose bleeds because of low cabin pressure. Jet Airways Flight 9W697, which was traveling from Mumbai (BOM) to Jaipur (JAI) with 166 passengers and five crew on board, took off normally from BOM. However, shortly …
Read MoreAmerican Makes a Few Minor Adjustments to the AAdvantage Program
Late Monday night, American Airlines announced several small, yet still notable changes to its AAdvantage program. Along with adding the functionality to search for and book Malaysia Airlines and Fiji Airways awards on aa.com, the carrier has introduced three other changes AAdvantage flyers should note. Mileage Reinstatement While AA will continue to allow members to …
Read MoreAmex Offer: Get $10 Back on $50 Purchase at Sam’s Club
American Express is targeting cardholders with an enticing offer to save money on Sam’s Club purchases. For a limited time, targeted cardholders can get $10 back on purchases of $50 or more. The Amex Offer expires on October 17, 2018. So, qualifying purchases must be made online at Samsclub.com or via its mobile app by …
Read MoreBoeing Re-Hires Retirees to Help Fix 737 Delay Issues
Sights of near-complete Boeing 737s sitting grounded at the plane manufacturer’s Seattle-area hub has become the norm. As production delays continue to plague 737 manufacturing, Boeing is now taking to bringing back some of its old employees to help get operations on track once again. A union official told Reuters on Monday that Boeing is …
Read MoreFantastic Redemptions With Citi ThankYou 30% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic
If you’ve got a surplus of Citi ThankYou points and have been eyeing a redemption through Virgin Atlantic, you could be in luck. For a limited time, the Citi ThankYou program is offering a 30% transfer bonus to the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club program. Until 11:59pm ET on October 13, 2018, Citi ThankYou points will …
Read MoreJetBlue Will Raise Fees for Checked Bags, Cancellations and More
JetBlue flyers, be prepared to pay more in fees. In a memo sent to employees, JetBlue detailed that fees will be increased for several categories — from checked baggage to change fees. According to a source familiar with the changes, the new fee information was sent out to all employees in the August monthly bulletin. …
Read MoreJetBlue Will Raise Fees for Checked Bags, Cancellations and More
JetBlue flyers, be prepared to pay more in fees. In a memo sent to employees, JetBlue detailed that fees will be increased for several categories — from checked baggage to change fees. According to a source familiar with the changes, the new fee information was sent out to all employees in the August monthly bulletin. …
Read MoreEarn up to 30,000 Bonus Points With SPG American Express Card (Targeted)
American Express is offering targeted cardholders of the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express bonus points for meeting a minimum spending requirement. As of Friday morning, there are two known targeted SPG bonuses for meeting spend — please comment and share the details if you’ve received something different. For both, you must register …
Read MoreJet Airways Could Reportedly Be Grounded in 60 Days If It Doesn’t Cut Costs
Jet Airways is in financial trouble. As in, if the airline’s cost-cutting measures don’t take place, it’ll reportedly only be able to operate for the next 60 days. According to the Times of India, Jet Airways has told its pilots that operations might be grounded in 60 days if the company isn’t able to successfully …
Read MoreSelf-Upgrading Korean Air Passenger Forcibly Removed by Security (Video)
A self-upgrading Korean Air passenger was forcibly removed from the business-class cabin of a San Francisco-bound flight after refusing to move back to her assigned economy seat. On July 27, an American woman boarded Korean Air Flight 25 from Seoul (ICN) to San Francisco (SFO), ticketed as an economy-class passenger. Once on board the aircraft, …
Read MoreLimited Time: Earn up to 8,500 Bonus Miles Through Airline Shopping Portal Promotions
Five major US airlines are offering bonus miles if you spend certain amounts through their shopping portals. While many of the promos are labeled as back-to-school specific, they’re the perfect time to earn redeemable miles — regardless of if you’re making back-to-school purchases. With all five promotions — Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest and United — …
Read MoreOn the World’s Shortest A380 Flight: Dubai to Muscat in Emirates First Class
Even with less than one hour in the air, the airline and the crew didn’t skimp on the first-class details. The pros: attentive and fast service — even including a full meal — and a great seat. The cons: The food didn’t quite feel like first-class level.
Read MoreSilvercar Adds New Convertible Option to Its Fleet
Silvercar is expanding yet again. This time, though, it’s not adding a new city where the service will be offered. Instead, the car rental company is adding a new car to its fleet — the Audi A5 Cabriolet, a convertible. The silver Cabriolets can be booked beginning Tuesday and will be available to drive in …
Read MoreMan Sues United for Refusing to Divert Plane for Medical Emergency
A man is suing United Airlines after the crew on his flight to Rome (FCO) refused to land the plane for him to obtain treatment for his acute pancreatitis. Lewis Christman and his wife Roseanne were flying with United in May 2016 from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (FCO). In Christman’s complaint against the airline, he …
Read MoreDelta Will Re-Enter India Market, With Flights to Mumbai Launching Next Year
Just a couple of weeks after the United States and United Arab Emirates governments reached an agreement regarding Open Skies, Delta has announced that it’s reentering the Indian market. While Delta has announced its intentions, firm — and important — details as to what routes, what aircraft and a timeline have yet to be released. In …
Read MoreBoeing Gets Regulatory Approval for 777X Foldable Wingtips
Boeing got US regulatory approval to implement partially foldable wing tips on its newest 777 aircraft. The 777X family (777-8 and 777-9) will operate with the largest-ever wings created by Boeing and will feature the foldable wingtip in order for the aircraft to be able to park at existing airport gates. Chicago-based Boeing is in …
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