Flyer Talk

1. What Happens When an Airline Makes a MAJOR Change to Your Return City?

     The flyer posted his situation on Reddit, looking for advice on how to handle his unique situation.   Departing from San Diego, but Returning to Los Angeles? The situation was first posted to the subreddit r/mildlyinfuriating with little context but a changed return flight. The screenshot showed that his flight was supposed to travel […]

2. Despite the Name, Cut-Rate Airlines Struggling Most in 2023

     A new analysis by Reuters shows non-fuel operating costs have increased significantly for two airlines: Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.   Costs Increasing while Profit Margins Decrease for Ultra-Low-Cost-Carriers When the airlines looked towards a post-pandemic recovery, many were betting that the ultra-low-cost-carriers would win over the flying public first with their “debundled fares” […]

3. Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Accor and Hyatt Honored in Top 50 Hotels

     Four major hotel programs had their properties honored in the inaugural edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels, including two from Accor and one from Hyatt.   While Boutique Hotels Take Most Ratings, Major Players Still Counted Among the Best According to 50 Best, the ratings were put together by balloting “a panel of […]

4. Passengers Revolt over Delayed Brussels Airlines Flight from Congo

     Insider reports the attempt to storm a Brussels Airlines airplane happened at an airport in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.   Videos Show Flyers Clashing with Ground Crew, Trying to Board Aircraft The viral video on social media was shared across multiple X/Twitter accounts, including the “Breaking Aviation News and Videos” account. […]

5. Frontier Seeks More Flyers Through Status Match, While CEO Challenges Labor Force

     While Frontier Airlines is trying to attract more flyers through status matches and easier ways to get elite status, carrier CEO Barry Biffle recently made comments suggesting “productivity changes” is hurting all aspects of his business.   Biffle: “We Got Lazy in COVID” Yahoo! Finance reports Biffle’s comments were made during a Morgan Stanley […]

6. The New Delta SkyMiles: It’s All About the Money

     The Atlanta-based carrier announced their new loyalty earning metrics on Thursday, September 14, 2023, moving away from a combination of miles and elite qualifying dollars to just pure spend.   Moving to Spend “Simplifies” Loyalty for Customers In their notice to flyers, Delta claims that the new system will make it easier not only […]

7. World of Hyatt Extends Status Challenge to AAdvantage Elites

     The hotelier announced a new promotion offering 90 days of Explorist status for all AAdvantage elite members, with the opportunity to move up to Globalist through February 2025.   Potential World of Hyatt Elite Level Based on AAdvantage Status Under the promotion, which started on September 12, 2023, flyers who have their American Airlines […]

8. JetBlue to Grant Northeast Low-Cost Carrier Holdings to Allegiant

     The New York-based carrier announced a plan to divest “all of the holdings of Spirit Airlines at Boston Logan International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport” to the ultra-low-cost-carrier.   Divesture to Allegiant Part of Voluntarily Package to Move Merger Forward Although the merger between JetBlue and Spirit is being challenged in courts, the […]

9. Flyers Stuck on Singapore A380 for Nearly Eight Hours Over Technical Issue

     A group of flyers found themselves in just that situation. The Straits Times reports the airline grounded the flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) due to a technical issue.   Aircraft Had Electricity Cut Several Times as Engineers Diagnose Issues The incident happened on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Singapore Airlines Flight 833 was […]

10. FlyerTalk Remembers 9/11

        At 8:46 a.m. Eastern Time on September 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 11 was crashed into floors 93 through 99 of One World Trade Center, killing 82 crewmembers and passengers onboard. Seventeen minutes later, United Airlines Flight 175 was flown into floors 77 through 85 of 2 World Trade Center, ending the lives […]