US Airways reverses course on mileage changes but sticks to fees
US Airways today is expected to reverse course on a number of unpopular changes it recently made to its Dividend Miles frequent flier program. But the airline remains committed to so-called “a la carte” fees for which it has been criticized by passengers.
How much is elite status worth? If you stick to one airline, it’s not as much as you think
How is elite status going to save anyone any money? Doesn’t elite status just get you those first class upgrades and priority boarding? The answer to that question is a bold, NO. While the airlines have been quietly doing away with many benefits of flying and making it more difficult for the average flier, they they are coddling their elites.
Windfall airport and airline riches from nominal fees
Sometimes, obscure fees and taxes instituted by governments and airlines create a surprising windfall when the overall economic milieu changes. These fees and taxes that might have been expected to pull in normal amounts of revenues can grow enormously as in the case of jet fuel taxes and frequent flier fees.
A mileage mess on my mortgage
Northwest Airlines promises Dave Herstad 18,375 frequent flier miles when he applies for his mortgage. He gets the loan, but not the miles. After several rounds of finger-pointing between supervisors at Northwest, Lending Tree and Home Loan Center, his miles remain missing. What should he do?