Airlines, hotels and, well, just about everyone now, have proprietary points that you can use only for their products. Today, I'm going to hit on Citi ThankYou Points (TYP) and do the other two at a future date....
Southwest Airlines offers the most valuable perk in the airline business. The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to bring a friend with you for free every time you fly. ...
We're approaching the middle of the year, so it's time to address one of the most important six-month tasks that you have. I need you to make sure you keep your points and miles from expiring. ...
I've spent much of the day reading about The Securities Act Of 1933, so it's not surprising that stock market news caught my eye. Now, onto a brief discussion about Delta Airlines Earnings....
Okay, it's more like "this month in travel," but the days are all kind of blending together anyway. Imagine, an airline that eliminates award redeposit fees. In our last installment of TWIT, we discussed airline change fees....
In our previous lives, which now feel like a few decades ago, choosing an airline was simple: You found who had the cheapest fares, best loyalty program or most convenient times, and you bought a ticket. If you had mentioned safety as a concern, you risked being laughed at. In 2020 it's not unusual to hear the statement "if you have to fly...."...
People respond to incentives. For instance, I buy a product that I normally wouldn't buy because they give me a coupon. Bonuses are exciting, especially double mileage bonuses....
Over the past several weeks, I've seen several news articles indicating that Southwest Airlines may win national market share as we get through and past the effects of COVID-19....
It's been another fun day as I've gotten to spend the day reading about airline elite status and watching Buffy on Hulu. The latter is a subject for another day, but I'd like to write a bit about the former, airline elite status during coronavirus. ...
Flight Cancelled? Refunds for all? Sort of. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently issued an enforcement notice to "remind" the airlines that they have to provide refunds for cancelled flights. ...
