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.
Air Berlin To Cease Operation November 1, 2017? by Sam Helmy September 30, 2017 25 All signs point to Air Berlin ceasing operations as of November 1, 2017. Check your travel plans!
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.
American Express Adds 12 Week Rewards Clause to Some Co-Brand Cards by Sam Helmy September 24, 2017 26 American Express has modified the terms and conditions of its Delta, Hilton and Starwood co-brand credit cards. The amendment adds an up to 12 weeks clause for rewards posting to your account and is effective November 1, 2017.
IHG Launches New Hotel Brand – avid™ hotels by Sam Helmy September 23, 2017 25 IHG has launched a new midscale hotel brand, which will be called Avid hotels. Construction of the first properties is expected to start early in 2018, and the company aims to open the first properties in early 2019. The new brand will be made of midscale properties, which will be priced at $10-$15 per night less than IHG’s Holiday Inn Express Brand.
EasyJet Teams up to Offer Long Haul Low Cost Flights by Sam Helmy September 18, 2017 38 EasyJet has launched its Worldwide By EasyJet to offer long-haul connecting low-cost flights. The partnership is squarely aimed at the transatlantic market and is a partnership between three low-cost carriers; EasyJet, Norwegian, and WestJet.
100 Aeroplan Miles in Less Than 5 Minutes by Sam Helmy September 17, 2017 25 You can pick up an easy 100 bonus Aeroplan miles for less than 5 minutes of your time. All you have to do is head over to the Aeroplan Promotion page and then give your opinion on a promotional video.
How to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey & Irma by Sam Helmy September 13, 2017 19 Hurricane Harvey and Irma have pulled the country together in wanting to help those most affected by the disaster. Both American Airlines and United Airlines have really stepped up and are offering bonus miles to their members who donate to the Hurricane Harvey/Irma disaster relief efforts. In addition, several hotel programs provide mechanisms to donate and possibly have donations matched. Some of the more popular programs are below.
