Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
American Airlines plans a revamp of the marketing for its high frequency, business-focused routes in 2022. Along with shedding the “American Shuttle” branding, the carrier will expand the routes it considers high-frequency business service and add a ne…
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American Main Select focuses on business travelers in economy class
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
American Airlines plans a revamp of the marketing for its high frequency, business-focused routes in 2022. Along with shedding the “American Shuttle” branding, the carrier will expand what it considers high-frequency business markets and add a new fare…
More Complicated Fares Coming to an Airline Near You
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
People have long complained about the complexity involved in airline fares, but you ain’t seen […]
Finnair launches “Business Light” basic premium fare option
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Finnair believes that some business class passengers might be making the purchase solely for the premium in-flight experience. The carrier launched a “Business Light” ticketing option today that delivers the on-board amenities but not other business cl…
Finnair launches “Business Light” basic premium fare option
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Finnair believes that some business class passengers might be making the purchase solely for the premium in-flight experience. The carrier launched a “Business Light” ticketing option today that delivers the on-board amenities but not other business cl…
Great news – Hawaii easing restrictions, EU Health Pass, Wyndham Rewards
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Read MoreJetBlue’s London launch brings an unexpected disruption to fares
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
JetBlue’s new London service brings many potential disruptions to the transatlantic market. And one unexpected one to the way the carrier operates.
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JetBlue’s London launch brings an unexpected disruption to fares
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
JetBlue’s new London service brings many potential disruptions to the transatlantic market. And one unexpected one to the way the carrier operates.
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United Makes a Confusing But Clever Rule Change That Targets Online Travel Agents
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
Word came out last week that United had finally backtracked off its plan to force […]
The Weird and Confusing World of Ticket Validity
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
Chatter has been rising around what is going to happen to all those unused airline […]
Sign of the Apocalyse: American’s Cheap, Refundable Long-Haul Fares
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
It was a big enough shock to see airline change fees start melting away, but now there’s something even stranger happening. American is experimenting with affordable, refundable fares on long-haul flights. I suppose we’re at the point whe…
The Southwest Effect on Disappearing Change Fees
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
Domestic change fees disappeared so quickly and with such little resistance — except you, JetBlue — that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this. The industry built change fees up to absurd heights over the last three decades…
Air Canada fights back on refund demands, disputes DOT authority
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Facing dozens of customer complaints to the US Department of Transportation, Air Canada is fighting back. While the carrier has only filed one response publicly so far the contents suggest that passengers may well come up short in their efforts to get …
Air Canada fights back on refund demands, disputes DOT authority
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Facing dozens of customer complaints to the US Department of Transportation, Air Canada is fighting back. While the carrier has only filed one response publicly so far the contents suggest that passengers may well come up short in their efforts to get …
Austria to implement minimum fares, short flight surcharges
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Prices flying in and out of Austria are set to rise. And at least one airline is happy with the news, though expect lawsuits aplenty before the matter is fully settled.
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Austria to implement minimum fares, short flight surcharges
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Prices flying in and out of Austria are set to rise. And at least one airline is happy with the news, though expect lawsuits aplenty before the matter is fully settled.
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ATPCO moves to ease ticketing changes for airlines worldwide
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Automating millions of airline ticket changes is no easy task. Retroactively adjusting the fare rules was nearly impossible. But ATPCO stepped up to deliver a new Emergency Flexibility option to airlines and distribution channels, massively easing the …
When Agencies Make Up Rules and Deny Refunds (Tales From the Field)
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
Today, I bring you a very special edition of Tales From the Field. What makes it so special? Well, today’s story has nothing to do with a Cranky Concierge client; it happened to us directly. The villian in today’s tale is Chase Ultimate Rewards, powered by Expedia, but you should …
Read MoreAwesome Business Class fares from Canada and Mexico to Bali – $839 Round Trip
Written by MightyTravels @ Mighty Travels
Japan Airlines and American have some awesome deals to Bali right now. The cheapest seem to be departing from Vancouver but Toronto, Calgary and Mexico City work as well. Most dates work – up until March 2021. You can book Japan Airlines using their 767’s for just $841 RT and find dates on Google Flights […]
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Read MoreInflight social distancing will kill short-haul LCC travel: IATA
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Blocking middle seats or even sitting passengers every other row is not a problem when load factors hover in the mid-teens, occasionally peaking at 30% for an especially busy flight. But if social distancing rules remain in place IATA executives believ…