A tale of two Richards: NPR interview of Delta and Virgin Group leaders
Earlier today I heard an excellent interview of Richard Anderson, CEO of Delta Airlines, and Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, on NPR….
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Unreal view from inside a F-16 cockpit
Ever wondered what it looks like from the pilot’s view from inside a fighter jet? A Norwegian Air Force F16 pilot shared this awesome video…
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RMF and CLV – Wharton marketing professor defends Delta’s mileage changes
RMF: Recency, Monetary value and Frequency CLV: Client Lifetime Value These are two of the technical terms that Wharton Marketing professor Peter Fader uses in…
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Is AP bashing the 1%-ers of the traveller world?
I am not in the 1% (yet). But due to my diligence with miles and understanding of the upgrade process, I fly in upper class…
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Redeeming Barclaycard rewards
One of my favorite cards that I started using last year is the Barclaycard Arrivalô World MasterCard®. It earns 2x points on ALL purchases –…
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United adding non-stop Los Angeles – Melbourne with 787-9
United is adding a new non-stop route to Australia – Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL). It will be using a 787-9 aircraft. United already…
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Hotel Review: Hilton London Docklands Riverside
A few weeks ago I stayed at the Hilton Docklands Riverside in London, UK. It is a typical Hilton in London. Nothing great to report,…
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Spirit – the ‘Dollar General’ of Airlines
Very interesting story on NPR. The story covers Spirit Airlines – the worst airline, as rated airlines by fliers. The article talk about how ‘hate…
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Smiling with Vanilla and Peaches – The New Airlines of Asia
Asia is the next frontier, when it comes to massive airline expansion. All the major cities in the Western world have been connected to each…
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United and missing special meals
Most airlines have a good selection of special meals one can order when traveling internationally. United has many such good options. Unfortunately, they appear to…
