End Of The Road For Sde Dov Airport, El Al’s First Class, And El Al’s 747s; Video Of El Al’s Queen Of The Skies...
It's been an eventful week for Israeli aviation.
Tel Aviv's Sde Dov Airport (SDV) closed for good on Monday. Ynet has a good history of the...
United Devalues Partner Lounge Access For Star Alliance Gold And Club Members
United updated their club page to show that as of 1/1, only Polaris business class passengers can access most partner (non-Star Alliance) lounges. Interestingly,...
Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, And United Extend Their Window To Book Tickets Without Cancellation Fees Through June 30th
If you flight is cancelled or is significantly changed, you can receive a cash refund per DoT regulations.
That's why I don't recommend cancelling a...
[Update: Flight Landed!] El Al Gets Permission For Its First Flight Over Saudi Arabian Airspace To Abu Dhabi; The Shocking Reason It Will Fly...
Update: El Al's flight 971 flew over Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi, cutting the flight time from over 7 hours to just 3 hours...
Gulf Air Will Fly To Tel Aviv Next Month And Will Partner With El Al; Ritz Carlton Bahrain Now Offering A Kosher Menu!
Gulf Air announced plans to launch 2 weekly flights between Manama, Bahrain and Tel Aviv starting on 1/7/21.
They also signed a memorandum of understanding...
American And JetBlue Mileage Earning Rates Announced, Which Miles Should You Collect?
American Airlines announced today that you can start earning AAdvantage miles for JetBlue flights and JetBlue announced you can earn TrueBlue points for American...
El Al Adds In-Flight iPads With Artscroll Learning Content
El Al announced that they will carry iPads fully loaded with Artscroll's library between NYC and Tel Aviv. The iPads will features the entire...
WOW! Southwest Credits No Longer Expire, Great Use For Airline Fee Credits!
When airlines permanently removed change fees during the pandemic, it took away one of Southwest's key differentiation points, their fee-free flight changes.
Southwest still provides...
Ouch: Delta Is Making Major Changes To Lounge Access
Last week I wrote about Delta introducing priority lanes for SkyClub access due to massive overcrowding and long lines to enter their lounges.
Today, Delta...
Former El Al Directors Launch A New Israeli Airline
Israel has a new airline, though it won't face much competition from Arkia, El Al, or Israir.
Air Haifa will be a low-cost carrier based...
El Al Denies Security Threat From Rogue In-Flight Communication, But Planes Are Still Avoiding Oman Airspace Shortcut Since October 7th
i24 has a breathless report about an "attempted El Al communication network takeover" on an El Al flight from Phuket to Tel Aviv.
"In a...
Airbus’ Super Jumbo A380 Takes Flight!
Update: Cnet's News.com has published a great photo gallery of the new A380 with more technology specs listed as well.
Start saving up your Starpoints...
Got BMI Silver Elite Status? Here’s How To Get Your Free Baggage On Continental!
Update: You can call BMI at +44 (0)1332 854274 (2 cents per minute via Google Voice) to request that your Star Alliance Silver card...
JetBlue And El Al Announce Codeshare Relationship, Will It Lead To A Mileage Partnership?
On November 19th I made several predictions about the American-USAirways merger.
Several have already come true:
-The American OneWorld round-the-world award chart was killed
-USAirways started collecting...
United Will Mimic Delta Basic Economy, But With More Amenities Stripped Out
Before all the airlines decided to merge in order to avoid competing, the network carriers decided they needed to launch low cost carriers to compete...
Air Berlin’s Long-Haul Flights Will End On October 15th
Air Berlin has been under financial pressure for quite some time, and they have now announced that their entire longhaul operation will be ending...
The Longest Flight In The World Returns To Newark On October 11; Here’s What I Thought Of The 19 Hour Flight When I Flew...
Singapore Airlines will resume flying the longest commercial flight in the world from Newark to Singapore on October 11. The 9,534 mile flight takes a...
American And Singapore Announce Upcoming Award Chart Changes
American will be making changes to their award charts effective 1/16/19.
Notable changes include:
Business class saver award rate between the US and Hawaii will...
United Miles No Longer Expire: Good News Or A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing?
As of today, United miles will no longer expire:
Previously, miles expired after 18 months of inactivity unless you were a Chase United cardholder.
This copies...
Let’s Rewind: Chatting With United At KWFE NYC About Their New Kosher Meals And Wines
Related post: United Adding New Kosher Food And Wine To Tel Aviv Flights And Newark Polaris Lounge, Plus Kosher Snacks In NYC United Clubs
Dan's...
Kosher Meals Are Only Safe On Flights To Tel Aviv Or Are Airlines Using COVID-19 As An Excuse For Frugality?
Airlines have been using COVID-19 as an excuse to cut in-flight catering costs.
Delta has suspended alcohol, meal service, kosher meals, and other services...
[Update: New Routes Launch Today, First US-South Africa Nonstop Since Pre-COVID!] New United Routes: Hawaii, South Africa, India, Nigeria, And More!
Update, 6/3/21: United will fly their inaugural Newark-Johannesburg flight tonight on a Polaris 787-9, marking the first nonstop flight between the US and South...
JetBlue Introduces New MINT Business Class Suites And MINT Studio!
JetBlue is redesigning their MINT business class and it looks awesome.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtcTuf9lR9M&feature=youtu.be
The new configuration will be found on the new A321LRs that will...
United Adding New Point To Point Non-Hub Routes
Before COVID, United moved to eliminate nearly all flights that don’t begin or end in one of their hub airports of Chicago, Denver, Guam,...
Breeze Airways Announces Transcontinental Expansion From Westchester County, NY!
David Neeleman's Breeze Airways will be growing rapidly in the coming years. The JetBlue founder started with E-190 jets and will have a fleet...
[United Confirms Partnership Details] Emirates And United Will Form Partnership!
Update: United has now confirmed the details of the partnership. Passengers on United's new Newark-Dubai flight can connect to more than 100 cities on...
Breeze Continues Nationwide Route Expansion, $39 Fare Sale
David Neeleman’s Breeze Airways is continuing its rapid growth in previously underserved markets. The JetBlue founder started his latest airline in May 2021 with E-190...
[Delta Details Partial Rollback Of Program Changes] OUCH! Here Are Delta’s Massive 2024 Skymiles Program And Sky Club Access Devaluations For Elites, AMEX Cardholders,...
Update, 10/18: Delta has made several changes, which were promised after an outcry from Delta elites over 2024 program changes.
Lowered MQD requirements:
If you...
After Iran Attack On Israel, El Al And United Cancel Flights, Announce Flight Waivers
Update, 4/14: United has now canceled their Newark-Tel Aviv flight on Monday and their Tel Aviv-Newark flight on Tuesday.
For the first time in history,...
Delta And Northwest Come To Terms On $17.7B Buyout Agreement…
www.newglobalairline.com
In what will be looked back upon as the beginning of the end for true US airline competition, Delta and Northwest have agreed to...
Hawaii Gets An LCC!
Hawaii hasn't had a LCC (low cost carrier) offering service to the mainland since the demise of ATA. It's a market that Airtran,...
United: Goodbye International First Class; Goodbye Guam Hub?
United CEO Jeff Smisek makes it official that United's 3 cabin first class is on the way out,
"One aircraft he won’t be buying is...
Is The Electronics Ban Grounds To Cancel A Ticket Without A Fee?
The US launched a ban on large electronics a couple of weeks ago.
I still can't understand why the ban only applies on nonstop flights...
El Al’s New Safety Video Is Actually Entertaining!
Things are changing at El Al.
They have a new business class with direct aisle access seating on their 787s, they're expanding their North America...
Alaska Airlines Will Kill Their Price Drop Policy Next Month; Roundup Of Airlines That Give Credit When Prices Drop
Alaska Airlines currently offer a full airfare credit if you buy airfare and the price goes down at any time. Effective for tickets purchased...
No, United Isn’t Flying The 737 MAX, They Just Have A 777 Identifying As A 737 MAX
The 737 MAX is grounded across the world, but if you search for a flight on United.com, such as Los Angeles to Maui, you...
JetBlue Launches Basic Economy Fares
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
JetBlue has launched basic economy fares today called "Blue Basic" on select routes. The basic economy fares will...
[Updated With United Electronic Travel Certificate Refunds And Extensions] Master List Of Airline Coronavirus Fee Waivers, Plus Airlines With Free Award Redeposits
Updates:
United is now allowing you to cancel your itinerary and get a refund to an electronic travel certificate that is valid for anyone...
Israel Grants Permit To Eli Rozenberg To Buy El Al, But Will El Al Sell?
Globes is reporting that Israel has approved Eli Rozenberg's application to buy a controlling stake in El Al.
Getting that permit was a precondition for...
American Continues To Lead The Way With 2021 Elite Status Enhancements
After years of devaluations and cuts, American has gone above and beyond in enhancing their elite program this year.
In April they shocked the world...
