Hello, travel friends, happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and wanted …
Airlines
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Weekly Recap
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Airlines
Airlines Accused Of Canceling Passengers’ Economy Tickets To Sell More First Class Seats
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirlines have had an extremely difficult time during the coronavirus pandemic. They’re selling a fraction of the number of tickets they sold last year, have had to give refunds for …
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Before the advent of COVID, people in the United States flew a lot. In fact, in 2019 alone, there were 826 million U.S. airline passengers (as a comparison, there were …
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The one thing people who are traveling right now need to have is patience. If you’ve made plans in advance, realize that airlines are making schedule changes all the time. …
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Weekly Recap
Each Hotel Loyalty Program’s Sweet Spot, Name Change For NY Airport?, Fellow Passengers Put Business Class Whiner In His Place
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends and happy Saturday. Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …
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Airlines
Should Airlines Charge Less If They Offer Fewer Amenities Due To COVID?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe first time I heard about this concept was in mid-spring. A man from the U.K. had, at the time, plans to go to Disney World this fall. He was …
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The pent up demand for air travel doesn’t seem to be materializing the way airlines hoped it would. U.S. carriers are preparing for drastic staffing reductions once the federal assistance …
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Every few days we read another story about someone who refuses to wear a mask on a plane. Recently it was some guy on an American flight who wore his …
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Weekly Recap
Complaining Passenger Got What He Deserved, Air NZ Can’t Sell Tix Until Gov’t Solves New Problem, Airline Alliances Join To Help Passengers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends and happy Saturday. Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …
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Airlines
Airline Alliances Join Together To Help Passengers (And Themselves)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn a rare display of solidarity, the three global airline alliances, Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance, which together represent over 50% of the world’s air traffic, have combined forces on …