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Why Can’t I get a First-Class Upgrade?

First Class travel on all major US airlines is off more than 95% — meaning there’s always lots of First-Class empty seats on most flights to “ANYWHERE” … so why is it they go empty? Would be easy to offer “any traveler” the opportunity to purchase a FC-upgrade at check-in or at the gate — with a charge of $10-$100 depending the length of the flight. Would be easy to make them available with a special day of departure text to the airlines very frequent flyers or just about anyone with a mileage charge. Would seem like good customer service – would seem?

Will the holiday season see more air travel?

US airlines are thinking so — how can you tell — ticket prices are taking “substantial” increases if you’ve been surfing travel sites of late. Instead of encouraging more holiday travel — airlines are really “encouraging” less holiday travel by increasing prices — as well as increasing miles needed if you’re looking for a free ticket — SHAME ON US CARRIERS — didn’t we — taxpayers — just give them a huge amount of $$$’s to help during COVID inspired low travel times — with hundreds of planes parked, substantial reduction of services ….???

US Theme Parks in Slow Motion?

Many of the major theme parks in the country have yet to open – with others that did seeing very low attendance. Disney is even cutting back hours at its Florida Parks opened earlier in the summer — California Disney Parks seem to be postponing opening dates on a “rolling basis”.  And some Parks in “sunbelt” states won’t open at all. Most US theme parks that do open, except Disney, most likely will open only on weekends. As of now, forget about holiday special events at theme parks — unless they use their massive parking capability for drive-in movies — and the TC says “do that and do it for free” to thank loyal park goers for all their support ($$$$”s) over the years!!!

Two Singapore Airlines Airbus A380s Are Now A Restaurant Where Diners Can Redeem Miles To Eat

Singapore Airlines took two of their latest configuration Airbus A380s and turned them into a popup restaurant. They offered tickets for “Restaurant A380 @ Changi” yesterday and their two planned dates (October 24 and 25) sold out in 30 minutes. So Singapore is extending the concept, offering the restaurant for a longer period, and has also created a waitlist.

US Airlines Target November for REALLY Big Service Cut backs?

Although airline travel is slowly picking up — both in volume and dollar spending — look for BIG cuts in service coming for the month of November — usually one of the busiest travel months of the year. Both United and American are out in front with huge service roll backs including adding one or two stops to what used to be “non-stop” flights ….and, onboard distancing for American is gone as they add even more seats onto aircraft — starting with their fleet of 737’s — will most likely means even less flights but with more seats — not sure how that makes sense for passenger comfort and service??? 

Happy Airline New Year 2024?

Yup — that’s when most airlines say business might be back to some what normal — that is “pre-COVID” schedules.  Losses in both $$$’s and airline employee numbers will be huge — with most carriers saying business travelers will be few and their emphasis will be on marketing to the leisure and family traveler — and, if you have frequent flyer miles, pay attention – you’re in for some great deals! (especially with “flash” online frequent flyer offers) — use late evenings and early am to find the best deals!!!