British Airways is introducing a new Bronze card tier as part of the relaunch of its Executive Club for frequent fliers. The new Bronze tier will bridge the gap between Blue and Silver tiers. Blue cardholders will need just half the Silver threshold level to be promoted to Bronze. Bronze card holders will get business class check-in, seat selection at seven days before departure, a 25 percent tier bonus — that’s...
LAN, TAM Continue with Steps Toward Merger www.SteeleTravelBlog.com
October 7, 2011 The boards of LAN and TAM have decided to continue with their plans to merge after analyzing the resolution of the Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia, Chile’s antitrust court. They don’t expect the measures to have a significant impact on expected synergies or future strategic development. Although the mitigation measures are broadly in line with those LAN and TAM were willing to accept in the consultation process,...
American Airlines Denies Bankruptcy Rumor as Stock Plunges www.SteeleTravelBlog.com
October 4, 2011 American Airlines sought to do damage control after shares dropped by 30 percent at one point Monday amid reports of pilots retiring at rates much higher than normal in the hope that they could lock in their pensions based on stock prices going back three months. There were also rumors about the company filing for bankruptcy. Trading in American’s shares stopped several times...
OpenSkies to Suspend Washington-Paris Service on Oct. 29 www.SteeleTravelBlog.com
October 3, 2011
United Continental Rebrands Airport Lounges as United Clubs www.SteeleTravelBlog.com
October 3, 2011 United Continental Holdings, Inc. is renaming United’s and Continental’s Presidents Club as the United Club. At more than 50 lounges in 39 airports worldwide, United Clubs offer members and their guests complimentary bar service, light snacks and beverages; business amenities such as Wi-Fi, conference rooms and workstations; and personalized assistance with reservations, seat selection, upgrades and boarding passes....
China Airlines Joins SkyTeam as Alliance’s 15th Member
September 29, 2011
Air France KLM Orders 110 Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Aircraft www.SteeleTravelBlog.com
September 19, 2011
The Air France KLM Board has approved an order for 110 long-haul Airbus A350 and Boeing 787...
Tommy Hilfiger’s luxury hotel plan fails in NYC clock tower www.SteeleTravelBlog.com
September 16, 2011By Barbara De Lollis, USA TODAY
Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger’s plan to buy the Clock Tower office tower in Manhattan and turn it into a luxury...
California’s Mammoth Mountain Increases Seasonal Air Service www.SteeleTravelBlog.com
September 16, 2011
Google Introduces New Flight Search Function www.SteeleTravelBlog.com
September 15, 2011 Google has introduced a flight search function that lets consumers enter their travel parameters — route, dates and price range — and see a list of options of flights, prices and costs. You can keep filtering you options by airline, departure time, layover and other elements and then book the trip on the airline’s own website. Google says that results are not influenced by any paid relationships.
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