2020 was supposed to be an amazing year for the airline industry, especially in North America. And then coronavirus hit. Fortunately for J.D. Power, who has been analyzing data since …
Airlines
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Weekly Recap
World Naked Bike Ride Not Cancelled, Think Twice If Front Desk Describes Room Like This, 1st Flight With “Health Passport”
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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A website that searches and alerts for super cheap flights has made predictions about the price of flights in the long and short term. Dollar Flight Club, a website that …
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Airlines
So THAT’S Why Airlines Really Started Having Passengers Wear Masks
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen the travel world looks back at all this #coronacrapola, I think we’re going to see a lot of changes, especially in terms of airlines. By this point, I think …
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Weekly Recap
United & Spirit Up To Their Old Tricks, Goods News From American, How Easy It Is For COVID To Spread, & More!
by joehegby joehegHappy Thursday to all of our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …
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Travel
Airline Complaints Are At 17x The Norm. Here’s What The DOT Is Doing About It
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen airlines started grounding their flights, passengers, of course, wanted refunds. After all, many people were in lockdown, and many of them also were not working. Whatever money they had …
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While you’re sitting at home and dreaming about travel, it makes sense that you’d spend some time looking at how much those trips will cost. While dream trips used to …
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Travel
IATA Calls For Passenger/Crew Masks, Not Onboard Social Distancing
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced they support airline crew wearing masks and passengers wearing masks or other facial coverings while on board aircraft. However, they do not …
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Points & Miles
What Airline Programs Really Mean When They Say Miles “Never Expire”
by joehegby joeheg“Points/Miles Never Expire” is a phrase you’ll see in advertisements from airline loyalty programs. While technically accurate, there’s a big caveat in that statement that could end up costing you …
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Travel
First Country In Southeast Asia Increasing Its Number Of Flights
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAfter coronavirus began in early December, the first case reported outside of China was in Thailand. So after China’s domestic flights began to recover in March, it makes sense that …