Yes, you read the title correctly: Xiamen Airlines joins the SkyTeam alliance. Who?!?...
OnePass Account Number Will Survive Merger; Mileage Plus Account Number Will Not
November 17, 2011 by Brian Cohen
As a former top-tier Continental OnePass frequent flier loyalty program elite member, I am actually pleased about the official news that OnePass account numbers will survive the merger between Continental Airlines and United Airlines, to be effective as of...
US Airways Club Sale and 3,000 Bonus Elite Qualifying Miles Towards Status
November 16, 2011 by Brian Cohen
There is a special holiday sale for US Airways Club membership and — in addition to saving money by not having to pay the initiation fee of $50.00 — earn 3,000 elite qualifying miles towards Preferred status in the process. Hurry if you want to take advantage of this offer, as this promotion only lasts through...
Pilot Trapped in Lavatory During Flight, Prompting Terror Scare
November 17, 2011 by Brian Cohen
This is one of the more bizarre stories about which I have heard in a while: a pilot accidentally trapped himself in a lavatory during a bathroom break on a regional jet aircraft while in flight from Asheville, North Carolina to LaGuardia Airport in New York, prompting a terror scare. The door to the lavatory was jammed when the pilot attempted to exit to return to the cockpit to land the aircraft, which was in a holding pattern above...
Economy Comfort and Preferred Seats: Official Confirmation
November 17, 2011 by Brian Cohen
FlyerTalk members are reacting positively overall thus far regarding the news posted this morning about domestic Economy Comfort seats and the sale of Preferred Seats on Delta Air Lines. The Gate first posted news regarding the sale of Preferred Seats. You will now be able to select an Economy Comfort seat on transcontinental flights between John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and Los Angeles International Airport or San Francisco International Airport for travel on or after December 1, 2011. Delta Air Lines will also be announcing Preferred Seats for sale. However...
Up to 50% Off Room Rates During Accor Super Sale
November 16, 2011 by Brian Cohen
Take advantage of a year-end super sale of up to 50 percent off room rates for all stays between 11 December 2011 and 12 February 2012 at participating Accor hotels and resorts worldwide. This offer is valid for reservations made between...
Club Carlson and TGI Friday’s Team Up: Free Points!
November 17, 2011 by Brian Cohen
I received an e-mail message about a rather bizarre but intriguing promotion between the Club Carlson Gold Points frequent guest loyalty program and the TGI Friday’s Stripes V.I.P. frequent dining loyalty program where I will receive 4,500 Gold Points and 50 Stripes points simply for...
FlyerTalk Member is a Concert Pianist — at 16 Years of Age
November 16, 2011 by Brian Cohen
Jan Lisiecki, who is currently 16 years old, is also known as jlisi984 on FlyerTalk and is currently touring as an accomplished pianist and special guest soloist with the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Ottawa, with...
Hawaiian Airlines to Offer Non-Stop Service to New York and More Destinations
November 16, 2011 by Brian Cohen
Starting today, you can reserve a non-stop round-trip flight on Hawaiian Airlines between Honolulu and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York — with daily service set to begin in June of 2012 — for an introductory airfare of approximately $450.00, including all taxes and fees. However, seats are very limited at this introductory airfare, which is being offered...
