For the most part, the safety announcements flight attendants make on the PA are pretty much the same, regardless of the airline. The FAA mandates a specific pre-take-off announcement, with …
Jetblue
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Over the past several years, I’ve taken the opportunity to try the “better” economy seats on the major US airlines. Some of those opportunities were from getting upgrades with temporary …
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Do you notice that when one travel company makes changes, others seem to follow shortly thereafter? One such example is the introduction of baggage fees by airlines such as American …
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It can be hard to keep track of all the little changes airlines make to their rules and prices. Even if you try to stay up to date, sometimes you …
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Points & Miles
The Ultimate Guide to Airline Dining Programs – Earn Miles Without Flying
by joehegby joehegIf you’re looking for a way to earn airline miles without flying, signing up for a dining program is probably your best bet. In case you’re not familiar with these …
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Airlines
JetBlue Quietly Changed Compensation Rule Last Summer; People Just Finding Out Now
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen airlines make a change they think passengers will like, they shout it from the rooftops. Alaska Airlines’ free checked item? They’ve got a whole page devoted to it. Delta’s …
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In 2023, Sharon and I flew the most miles since our visits to Australia and Japan, back before the pandemic. That’s not surprising, as we we flew on some of …
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Most US airlines offer economy passengers the option to pay extra for a more comfortable flight experience. Airlines refer to these “special” seats by various names, but the concept is …
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Airlines occasionally offer special deals to passengers onboard their planes, such as extra miles for signing up for their co-branded credit card. For example, you used to be able to …
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Airlines
Unusual Reason for a Delayed Flight: Waiting for a Positioning Crew Member
by joehegby joehegAs a frequent traveler, you’re likely aware of the various factors that can cause flight delays. While weather conditions, mechanical problems, or delayed inbound flights are some of the common …