Lufthansa Buys up More Than Half of Air Berlin by Sam Helmy October 16, 2017 28 Air Berlin has confirmed that a deal has been struck with Lufthansa, for the sale of more than half of the company to the German aviation giant.
Air Berlin’s Final Day Confirmed by Sam Helmy October 13, 2017 35 Air Berlin’s death throws are finally coming to an end, with news reports in both Reuters and Bloomberg confirming that the airline is to cease all flight operations on October 28, 2017.
Ryanair Fiasco Leads to Possible $1.3 Billion Compensation Bill by Sam Helmy October 8, 2017 49 The Ryanair flight cancellation fiasco could probably result in a bill of $1.3 billion for the company. So far Ryanair has canceled over 20,000 flights affecting more than 750,000 travelers.
How to Create an EgyptAir Plus Family Account by Sam Helmy October 7, 2017 42 Setting up an EgyptAir Plus Family account is straightforward, and is the first step you need to take to maximize your earnings and obtain Star Alliance elite status rapidly.
Wizz Air Introduces Anonymous Booking by Sam Helmy October 3, 2017 39 Yes, Wizz Air is a real airline and they've come up with a cool way to secure a flight without requirement for all names on a multi-person booking
US President Alters & Extends Travel Ban by Sam Helmy October 2, 2017 20 On Sunday, September 24, 2017, President Trump signed a proclamation extending the travel ban he signed in June this year. In addition to extending the ban indefinitely, the new proclamation added countries to the list, and made some other important changes.
Redeem Singapore Miles on Alaska Airlines – Award Chart Is Available! by Sam Helmy September 29, 2017 48 Ever since Alaska and Singapore announced their partnership recently, we have been waiting for the redemption charts to be released. Singapore has now released its award chart for Kris Flyer redemptions on Alaska. Hopefully, we'll see Alaska's chart for Singapore Air flights soon.
Chaos at Airports Across the Globe (September 28, 2017) by Sam Helmy September 28, 2017 26 Reports are coming in from across the globe, that airports are being plunged into chaos after a worldwide IT meltdown which appears to be related to global Check-in system Amadeus Altea.
Air Berlin Terminates All Long-Haul Operations as of October 15 by Sam Helmy September 27, 2017 4 Air Berlin will be terminating all of its long-haul operations effective October 15, 2017
10x Increase to Delta Diamond MQD Waiver Spending Requirement ($250k Instead of $25k) by Sam Helmy September 26, 2017 26 Delta has just sent out an email to SkyMiles co-branded credit card holders and has utterly eviscerated the value of the Medallion Qualification Dollar waiver to achieve Diamond Medallion Status. Effective January 1, 2018, the spending requirement will increase tenfold from $25,000 per year to an utterly enormous $250,000 per year to earn the MQD waiver for Diamond Medallion Status.
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