Is United trying to one-up Delta with their new super-size 1-liter bottle of Dasani water that awaits in domestic first class? Or was this just a fluke? I flew United a few weeks ago and no such bottle of water was waiting for me at my first class seat. Nor has a bottle of water ever…
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United Loosening Status Match Requirements for Some
Business Travel News is reporting that effective today, United Airlines is relaxing their rules related to their corporate status match. Technically, this is still a challenge, not a pure match, but there are three primary MileagePlus changes: Status will be maintained for 22 months instead of the previous 12 months Travelers who fail to meet…
United Airlines’ Response to Customer Surveys
Here is an email just received from United Airlines. I thought I’d share since if you fly United but do not have an opportunity to fill out their post-flight surveys, you may not have received this update. Yes, I’m a survey-filler-outer. I give both the positive and the not-so-positive feedback. I’ve had a good year of mostly…
Global Traveler Magazine Announces 2014 Airline and Hotel Winners
Global Traveler Magazine just announced the winners of the 2014 Airline and Hotel of the Year. Maybe a bit surprising to some, the top airline was United while the top hotel was Marriott. Runner-up winners include Delta and Air Canada in the airline category. Hilton and Intercontinental Hotel Group were the runner-ups for hotels. The…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Here are some articles and links from around the travel world that came across my desk this week. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments, post them on our Facebook page or send them my way on Twitter. United Airlines sends boiler plate apology letter to passenger and forgets to fill in the…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Here are some articles and links from around the travel world that came across my desk this week. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments, post them on our Facebook page or send them my way on Twitter. CNN Celebrating 100 Years of Commercial Flight Richard Quest and CNN celebrate 100 years of…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Here are some articles and links from around the travel world that came across my desk this week. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments, post them on our Facebook page or send them my way on Twitter. Private check-ins? Airlines offer secret perks to best customers The Today Show recently took a…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Here are some articles and links from around the travel world that came across my desk this week. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments, post them on our Facebook page or send them my way on Twitter. Air New Zealand’s new 787-9 unveiled Air New Zealand showed off their new Dreamliner this…
Turn-Down Service: United vs. My Husband’s
My husband learned that he now has competition when it comes to turn-down service. Competition for what, you ask? Well, when I return from a business trip in the evening, my side of the bed is always turned-down and ready for me, just like at a nice hotel. No chocolates, but often fresh flowers on…
New Upgrade Certs for Delta Elites
Platinum and Diamond level elites with Delta Air Lines have long complained that their Systemwide Upgrades (SWU) can only be used on very expensive fares. This has meant purchasing an M fare ticket, much more expensive than the other legacy airlines. However, borrowing a page from the United Airlines playbook, Delta has discontinued their Systemwide…
