July 2009
2 posts
United Throws a Bone to Frequent Flyers
We got this email yesterday. Whoopie!!! It looks like United is truly providing some value to frequent flyers. Historically last-minute award bookers (like me) were fined a hefty $75 fee if they booked award travel 7-20 days prior to travel. The fees jumped up to $100 for award travel booked six days or less. Obviously United is hoping to fill those last-minute (EXPENSIVE) seats with revenue...
Top Five Silly Airline Cost-Cutting Measures
Many travelers think the airlines have stooped to new lows over the past year as they relentlessly announce one cost-cutting measure after the next to counteract an ailing economy and raising gas costs (again). But honestly, nobody ever gives the airlines due credit for the creativity and courage that goes into developing and announcing their money-saving ideas. Some of these gems are so...