How Exactly do Airports get their Codes?
If you’ve ever flown into an airport and wondered how in the world you managed to go from SDF to ORD (that’s Louisville to Chicago) and instead not from LOU to CHI, you’re not alone. The mystery of some airports’ codes goes back decades and often has nothing to do with the actual city, the airport, or the area itself. Some airports like SEA (Seattle), MIA (Miami), RDU (Raleigh Durham), and DEN (Denver) are...
Stealth Mileage Plan Devaluation? Alaska Airlines Restricts JAL First Class Awards
Has Alaska Airlines devalued one of their most valuable redemptions without telling anyone? We look into the program’s latest award issue.
Alaska Airlines Loses Emirates Redemptions. Temporary or Not?
In what I can hope is only an error in their IT systems, the ability to redeem Alaska Airlines miles for Emirates flights, arguably one of the more valuable uses of Alaska Airlines miles, has disappeared overnight. The question now becomes whether this is a temporary or permanent change, an IT glitch or something larger because of Alaska Airlines new Oneworld partnership. Emirates Redemption Alaska Airlines allows you to take your...
The State of Alaska opens on June 5th to Tourists
In what seems like a deluge of bad news on the travel front, a bit of good news has arrived. According to a press conference by the (R) governor of the State of Alaska Mike Dunleavy, the state will open on June 5th to tourists… with a catch. Current Travel Restrictions Currently the state has a mandatory 14 day quarantine in place for all non-essential travelers to the state of Alaska. This is not only limited to tourists, but...
Why You Shouldn’t Redeem Alaska Miles for Emirates Flights
With recent award changes, should Emirates Skywards program replace Alaska’s mileage plan as your preferred way to book Emirates first class?
Berlin’s Airport is Finally, Fully, Completely, Closing
The saga of the Berlin Tegel airport has been one that has lasted years. Originally scheduled to close back in 2012, the closing has been delayed and pushed back and moved for almost a full decade. Now a combination of factors, including the coronavirus, has finally brought the international Berlin Tegel airport to an end. Modern History of Berlin Tegel Airport The airport got a new runway back in 1948 during the Berlin Airlift, at...
Dubai Postpones Expo 2020 until 2021
Dubai has been preparing for the Dubai Expo 2020 since it was announced as the host city in 2013. An entire mini-city is under construction near the second Dubai Airport to hold all of the exhibits. Unfortunately, chalk the Dubai Expo 2020 as another delayed victim of the Coronavirus. New dates have been announced, and the event has been postponed. New Dates Announced It was originally slated to open on October 20, 2020, and run...
Bravo! Delta Extends Elite Status until 2022
In a super classy move, Delta Airlines today announced that for all Medallion Members, elite status would be extended a full year, MQM (qualifying miles) would be carried over into next year, and other benefits would be extended as well. The only thing I can say, is Bravo Delta! Medallion Status Extended Your current Medallion Status will automatically be extended through 2021 whether or not you requalify. In addition, all of your...
How Airbnb is Endangering the Lives of Tourists
It is no secret that because of the Coronavirus many parts of the world are on lockdown, quarantine, or voluntary social distancing. Among the hardest hit parts of the world is Europe, and tens, if not hundreds of thousands of tourists are stranded. Our family is currently stranded in Spain on a government-mandated quarantine, not allowed to leave their residence for any reason other than going to the pharmacy or grocery store. The...
Airbnb’s Coronavirus Policy
Like many of you, I’ve had travel plans interrupted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The health and safety of everyone is obviously the priority. However, the situation created some serious headaches for just about everyone involved. It can be hard to keep track of all the different policies. Earlier this week, Jon covered hotel cancelation policies related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. What happens if you have a stay booked in an...
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