United’s New Domestic First Class Upgrade Scheme Changes Game for Elites and Loyalty-Free Agents
Bottom line: Pay cash for the EasyUp fare, forget miles and playing elite upgrade roulette—it’s a new upgrade mindset for many United loyalists. For the…
How Anyone Can Save Up to 90% on Cathay Pacific’s First Class
The Suite: Six semi-enclosed suites on B777-300ERs arranged in two rows. No sliding privacy doors, but the cabin nonetheless imparts such a feel that it’s…
New Transcon Business Class Fares Now Require Less Planning
Seven-day advance Business Class fares had been steady at $3,100 to $3,400 on San Francisco-New York on the three major airlines; then, on Jan. 19,…
Many Routes Between the U.S. and Asia Offer Availability Right Now for AAdvantage Sweet Redeems
Book mileage awards on American to/from Asia now before the March 22 increase. These options probably won’t last long. Book the awards to/from Asia even…
The SkyTeam Playbook for Summer 2016 Business Class to Europe
A chart that sets out the options for elites and non-elites for SkyTeam. It’s not too early to think about summer travel to Europe. This…
Comparing Domestic U.S. Mileage Upgrade Awards on American, Delta, and United when Booking 7 to 30 Days in Advance
For the leisure traveler, elites not willing to gamble on an upgrade, and Business travelers able to plan ahead. This month we examine the three…
Lufthansa Completes Business Class Seat Rollout
Bonus: There are routes with “Sweet Redeems,” plus Lufthansa is often in FCF’s fare alerts. In December, Lufthansa completed installation of a new flat-bed Business…