Pointify News Desk
Transfer bonuses, devaluations, mistake fares, and fresh award space — the day’s points-and-miles news, pulled live from the sources we read all day.
Here’s a side-by-side review of a United Airlines 737 MAX 9 in economy class from Los Angeles to Chicago so that you can compare what has changed over the last couple of years and also know what to expect onboard. United Airlines 737 MAX 9 Economy Class Review My family had to jet to Chicago […]
A passenger may have had a bad flight attendant on American Airlines, but responding by posting her picture online and calling her a “pig” was not accountability, but ugly, petulant behavior that deserves to be called out. Passenger Calls American Airlines Flight Attendant A “Pig” Online…Which Says More About Him Than Her A man who […]
View From The Wing argues that it may be time for airlines to retire hot mixed nuts in first class. Respectfully Gary, hands off my (mixed) nuts! Hands Off My Mixed Nuts: First Class Needs More Warm Nuts, Not Fewer View From The Wing argues that hot mixed nuts in first class feel stale and […]
Marriott's owners say Bonvoy's billion dollar machine shortchanges them on award nights. However the fight ends, your points are likely to pay for it.
Delta keeps adding nonstop Europe flights from cities that are not hubs. Is the dartboard strategy genius, and which city is next?
United’s brand-new “Elevated” 787-9 has been grounded again, just days after returning from Boeing, and the reported is a serious one involving the Dreamliner’s Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System. United’s Brand-New Premium 787 Grounded Again After Reported TCAS Problems United Airlines’ first premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with the new Polaris Studio suites is back […]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will effectively shut down for much of July 4th as Washington, DC celebrates America’s 250th birthday, a rare and rather dramatic reminder that DCA may be the most convenient airport in America until the federal government decides it needs the airspace. Reagan National Airport (DCA) Will Shut Down For Much […]
UPDATE: United Airlines is bringing back, or more formally debuting, its “Twilight Bag Drop” at Chicago O’Hare over the Fourth of July travel period after several months of testing. The service allows United passengers departing ORD between 5:00 am and 9:00 am to drop their checked bags curbside the night before departure, between 7:00 pm […]
Delta’s pilot union has launched a passenger advice website that looks helpful on the surface, but the message underneath is clear enough: if Delta has reliability problems this summer, pilots do not want customers blaming pilots. Delta Air Lines Pilots Launch Passenger Advice Site As Reliability Fight With Management Escalates Delta Air Lines pilots have […]
A Korean-American physician says he was greeted mockingly with “Konnichiwa” after a flight by someone who appeared to be a United employee, then watched as the awkward exchange turned into something more insulting. While this may not be a David Dao incident, it seems like a serious unforced error. Doctor Says United Failed To Step […]
Scott Kirby’s July 4th message to United employees mixed patriotism, corporate pride, and his usual claim that United Airlines is not just the biggest airline, but “the best airline in the history of aviation.” Scott Kirby: United Airlines Plays A Pivotal Role In Exporting American Values (And Of Course, Is “The Best Airline In The […]
International carriers starting new service can often be one of the best times for wide open calendar open availability, as the route is completely new. For example, when JAL re-opened ORD to NRT last year, the entire calendar was available with tons of F/J awards ready to book with partners. While it's not official, many suspect that AA is taking over this service,
A fitness influencer says she was stopped from boarding a Lufthansa Group flight because her outfit was deemed too revealing. I live in Los Angeles, so perhaps I have simply become immune to skimpy clothing, but the only problem I see is one of hygiene. Lufthansa Told Passenger She Was “Naked” And Made Her Cover […]
American Airlines is adding three routes from Chicago O’Hare, including a return to Tokyo Narita after a seven year pause. American Airlines Returns To Chicago–Tokyo With 787-9 Narita Flight American Airlines is re-laumching three routes from Chicago O’Hare, including a long-awaited return to Tokyo Narita. The new routes were first leaked by JonNYC yesterday but […]
American Airlines is adding three new routes from Chicago O'Hare, including a return to Tokyo.
A United Airlines passenger scored 98,000 MileagePlus miles for taking a later flight, and offers a useful reminder: if you are flexible, do not wait until the gate to volunteer. United Passenger Scores 98,000 Miles For Taking A Later Flight A United Airlines passenger hit the oversold-flight jackpot this week, walking away with 98,000 MileagePlus […]
Airfare pricing may soon become a bit less transparent if the Department of Transportation moves forward with a proposal to weaken the way airlines must display the full price of a ticket. Airfare Pricing May Get More Confusing If DOT Weakens Full-Fare Advertising Rule As View From The Wing explains, the current full-fare advertising rule […]
American Airlines is bringing its Provisions by Admirals Club concept to JFK, and while “grab-and-go lounge” may not sound especially exciting, this version actually has something American lounges have long needed: proper barista coffee. American Airlines Adds First Lounge Barista Coffee With New JFK Provisions Space American Airlines is opening a new Provisions by Admirals […]
Delta Air Lines has opened a second Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, giving premium cabin passengers another dedicated space at LAX as Delta continues its multi-year investment in Los Angeles. Delta Opens Second Delta One Lounge At LAX, This Time In Terminal 2 This new lounge is located in Terminal 2 and […]
SAS has announced the largest aircraft investment in its history: Copenhagen is going to become a much more serious global hub. SAS Orders Airbus A330neos As Copenhagen Global Hub Ambitions Grow SAS has announced the largest investment in company history, with plans for up to 40 Airbus widebody aircraft as it rebuilds itself around Copenhagen […]
SWISS is serving a gourmet hot dog called the “Bastardo” in First Class this summer. The idea is clever, the timing is smart, and while the ingredients sound a bit odd to me, I would absolutely try it. But that gives me an idea for American Airlines or United Airlines… SWISS First Class “Bastardo” Hot […]
British Airways is now allowing cabin crew to rest in empty First and Club World seats on some longhaul flights. I understand the practical argument, but I still do not like it. British Airways Letting Crew Sleep In Empty First Class And Business Class Seats, Cheapening The Premium Cabin British Airways has reportedly updated its […]
My Alaska Airlines 737-800 flight from Seattle to Palm Springs in Premium Class was pleasant, with a nice lunch from Alaska’s buy-onboard menu and friendly service down the West Coat. Alaska Airlines 737-800 Premium Class Review After a long layover in Seattle (SEA), I boarded my flight to Palm Springs (PSP) from gate C18. The […]
The Washington Post ranked America’s best airports, and somehow San Francisco International Airport did not make the top 10. I realize every ranking depends on methodology, but come on… San Francisco Belongs At The Top Of Any Best U.S. Airport List The Washington Post recently published a ranking of the 50 best airports in America, […]
Delta Air Lines is expected to add nonstop service between Austin and Paris next summer, a route that makes a lot of sense and marks the international next step in Delta’s growing Austin strategy. Delta Expected To Launch Austin–Paris Flights Next Summer Delta Air Lines is expected to launch nonstop service between Austin and Paris […]
A Democratic congressional nominee in New York says her “hot take” is to abolish TSA PreCheck and ultimately nationalize the airline industry. What an efficient politicians: two bad ideas in one soundbite… Democratic Socialist Congressional Nominee Wants To Abolish TSA PreCheck And Nationalize Airlines Claire Valdez, the Democratic nominee for New York’s 7th Congressional District, […]
Ryanair made billions flying people cheaply, while US legacy airlines lean heavily on banks. That contrast says a lot about what airlines really are now. Ryanair Made Real Airline Profit There is a version of the airline business that still works without a giant credit card partner standing behind it. It is not glamorous, not […]
Delta now earns more up front than in coach, and United and American keep pouring seats into premium economy. The back of the plane is shrinking.