Category Archives: Airlines

Delta Skymiles

Posted on March 24, 2020 by smkelly8

How to sensibly make the most of the Delta Skymiles program, which can be tricky.

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Every wonder what drives the pricing of first class vs. business vs. economy airfares? This video explains the economics and history of the various classes of airplane tickets. I now understand a little more about the mysterious pricing of airline … Continue reading →

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Luxury You Can’t Top

Posted on June 9, 2017 by smkelly8

Check this video on flying in the suite, known as “The Residence” on Etihad Airlines. I’d be tickled pink just to get the luxury of not standing in line forever for security (see below), never mind the champagne, though I … Continue reading →

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When Flying in China

Posted on June 5, 2014 by smkelly8

If you’re flying within China, elong.com and ctrip.com are the websites to use to get the best prices. However if you use their English sites, you’ll see fewer flights and be charged more. For example, on the English site today … Continue reading →

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Fun Safety Message

Posted on April 16, 2014 by smkelly8

This Isreali low-cost airline has a catchy video for safety messages. Bravo!

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My Seat Finder

Posted on June 15, 2012 by smkelly8

Air traveler isn’t getting easier: higher fees for checking baggage, surly staff, and diminishing seating space. I have come to dread flying. Yet there’s one new free service that counters the decline in service. Sign up for myseatfinder.com and you … Continue reading →

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Dead Passengers Can’t Use a Credit

Posted on August 6, 2011 by smkelly8

This article describes a terrible customer disservice. American Airlines refused to issue a refund to a man whose wife died and thus couldn’t travel as planned. Whoever first handled this matter was obviously out to lunch. It makes me not … Continue reading →