Airlines - Points & PDBs

The days of freeloading on T-Mobile’s inflight Wi-Fi are coming to an end. It was a good run while it lasted, wasn’t it? For years, T-Mobile’s offer of complimentary inflight Wi-Fi to those on qualifying 5G plans was a standout feature, but it also opened the door to a glaring loophole. The system’s lack of verification meant that anyone armed with a T-Mobile customer’s number could access the Wi-Fi without paying a cent.

Horrified woman staring at a map (generated by DALL-E 3)

Airlines

May 19, 2024 Adam

AA Award Map Shows Offensive Names for European Capitals

American Airlines’ Award Map tool has become an essential resource for travelers seeking to book award flights. However, users are noticing something unusual tonight: some European capitals are appearing with incorrect and offensive names.

Airlines

April 6, 2024 Adam

Can You Go Into MCO’s New Terminal if Your Airline Isn’t There?

In Fall of 2022, Orlando International Airport (MCO) opened Terminal C, a stunning, spacious new terminal that’s a stark contrast to the confusing, crowded, and cramped Terminals A & B. Truly, it’s hard to walk through the new terminal and believe that you’re at MCO – yes, that MCO. That said, if your airline is in a different terminal, can you walk through the new terminal at all?

Southwest & JetBlue (generated by DALL-E 3)

Airlines

March 19, 2024 Adam

Southwest Airlines Pilots Union Bracing for Potential Acquisition

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) is gearing up for what could be a significant move by the carrier. The union recently announced that it has retained several law firms in anticipation of Southwest Airlines potentially acquiring another airline. This move signals that SWAPA is taking proactive steps to protect its members’ interests in the event of a merger or acquisition. Does SWAPA know something we don’t?

Airlines

February 20, 2024 Adam

AA: Book With a Third-Party? No Points for You!

American Airlines has announced some changes to its AAdvantage program that will affect how you earn miles and Loyalty Points on flights, depending on where you book.

Man with cooler on plane, created by DALL-E

Airlines

January 10, 2024 Adam

Fowl Play: AA Passenger Brings Dead Bird as Carry-On; Contents Leak in Cabin

So, you think you’ve seen it all when it comes to bizarre incidents during flights? Well, buckle up, because this one might shock even the most seasoned flyer. A recent Reddit post on the r/americanairlines community shared an eyebrow-raising tale that’ll have you questioning your fellow passengers’ sanity – or at least their understanding of acceptable carry-on items.

Airlines

January 9, 2024 Adam

Alaska 1282: A Wake-Up Call on the 737 MAX 9

On January 6, 2024, Alaska Airlines flight 1282, a Boeing 737 MAX 9, experienced a cabin depressurization event due to a faulty door plug. The incident raises concerns about the design and safety of the aircraft, adding to Boeing’s challenges in restoring public trust.

Air France A380 F-HPJA, courtesy Olivier Cabaret/Wikimedia

Airlines

December 18, 2023 Adam

Points and Miles Heartbreak: Flying Blue Won’t Honor Ultra-Cheap Canada-Europe Mistake Fares

Last week, the points and miles community buzzed with excitement as a glitch in Air France/KLM’s Flying Blue program seemingly paved the way for unbelievably cheap fares from Canada to France. However, as the saying goes, “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.”

Airlines

December 18, 2023 Adam

Stowaway Solutions: Should Southwest Take Notes From SWISS?

SWISS International Airlines is stepping into the future with plans to automate passenger counting using artificial intelligence (AI). Should a certain Dallas-based low-cost carrier be taking notes from SWISS?

Alaska Horizon E175 at YYC, courtesy Johnnyw3/Wikimedia

Airlines

December 13, 2023 Adam

Alaska Announces 2024 Program Updates, New Partnership with Porter

Alaska Airlines is shaking things up in the Mileage Plan program for 2024, and it’s worth taking a closer look at what’s in store. The elite status adjustments for 2024 come with a mix of positive shifts and a few headscratchers.