View from the Wing https://viewfromthewing.com/ Thought Leader in Travel Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:28:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 69176167 https://viewfromthewing.com/american-airlines-can-sell-you-upgrades-you-dont-see-online-internal-memo-explains-when-to-call/ American Airlines Can Sell You Upgrades You Don’t See Online—Internal Memo Explains When To Call https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968566424/0/viewfromthewing~American-Airlines-Can-Sell-You-Upgrades-You-Don%e2%80%99t-See-Online%e2%80%94Internal-Memo-Explains-When-To-Call/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968566424/0/viewfromthewing~American-Airlines-Can-Sell-You-Upgrades-You-Don%e2%80%99t-See-Online%e2%80%94Internal-Memo-Explains-When-To-Call/#respond Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:04:53 +0000 https://viewfromthewing.com/?p=256571
       
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968566424/0/viewfromthewing~American-Airlines-Can-Sell-You-Upgrades-You-Don%e2%80%99t-See-Online%e2%80%94Internal-Memo-Explains-When-To-Call/feed/ 0 256571American has retired its old Day of Departure Upgrade product. The internal memo also confirms that phone agents can check for paid offers missing online, including on tickets purchased in countries its website still doesn’t support.

       
]]> https://viewfromthewing.com/amazon-boeing-767-runs-off-miami-airport-runway-video-shows-cargo-jet-on-a-road-outside/ Amazon Boeing 767 Runs Off Miami Airport Runway—Video Shows Cargo Jet On A Road Outside https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968565740/0/viewfromthewing~Amazon-Boeing-Runs-Off-Miami-Airport-Runway%e2%80%94Video-Shows-Cargo-Jet-On-A-Road-Outside/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968565740/0/viewfromthewing~Amazon-Boeing-Runs-Off-Miami-Airport-Runway%e2%80%94Video-Shows-Cargo-Jet-On-A-Road-Outside/#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:28:33 +0000 https://viewfromthewing.com/?p=256607 ]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968565740/0/viewfromthewing~Amazon-Boeing-Runs-Off-Miami-Airport-Runway%e2%80%94Video-Shows-Cargo-Jet-On-A-Road-Outside/feed/ 4 256607The flight from San Juan is listed as a 21 Air service using N1997A, the original “Amazon One.” Roadside footage shows the aftermath, while the crew’s condition and cause remain unconfirmed.

]]> https://viewfromthewing.com/american-airlines-renames-its-12-meal-vouchers-because-passengers-expected-them-to-cover-a-meal/ American Airlines Renames Its $12 Meal Vouchers—Because Passengers Expected Them To Cover A Meal https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968565380/0/viewfromthewing~American-Airlines-Renames-Its-Meal-Vouchers%e2%80%94Because-Passengers-Expected-Them-To-Cover-A-Meal/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968565380/0/viewfromthewing~American-Airlines-Renames-Its-Meal-Vouchers%e2%80%94Because-Passengers-Expected-Them-To-Cover-A-Meal/#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:34:55 +0000 https://viewfromthewing.com/?p=256567
         
]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968565380/0/viewfromthewing~American-Airlines-Renames-Its-Meal-Vouchers%e2%80%94Because-Passengers-Expected-Them-To-Cover-A-Meal/feed/ 2 256567American Airlines has renamed its $12 meal vouchers “food/beverage credits,” explaining internally that passengers can expect a full meal the voucher doesn't buy. Yet DOT still credits American with a meal commitment—and cited airlines' voluntary meal guarantees when abandoning proposed passenger protections.

         
]]> https://viewfromthewing.com/united-airlines-makes-11-5-billion-from-extras-but-paying-more-doesnt-mean-youre-getting-more/ United Airlines Makes $11.5 Billion From Extras—But Paying More Doesn’t Mean You’re Getting More https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968564150/0/viewfromthewing~United-Airlines-Makes-Billion-From-Extras%e2%80%94But-Paying-More-Doesn%e2%80%99t-Mean-You%e2%80%99re-Getting-More/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968564150/0/viewfromthewing~United-Airlines-Makes-Billion-From-Extras%e2%80%94But-Paying-More-Doesn%e2%80%99t-Mean-You%e2%80%99re-Getting-More/#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:58:08 +0000 https://viewfromthewing.com/?p=256439 ]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968564150/0/viewfromthewing~United-Airlines-Makes-Billion-From-Extras%e2%80%94But-Paying-More-Doesn%e2%80%99t-Mean-You%e2%80%99re-Getting-More/feed/ 18 256439A new IdeaWorks report crowns United the world’s ancillary-revenue leader. The total is striking, but the latest comparable breakdown says more about aggressive seat and fare monetization than about premium service or unusually devoted customers.

]]> https://viewfromthewing.com/the-american-airlines-dallas-flagship-lounge-surprised-me-better-food-and-made-to-order-dinner-in-4-minutes/ The American Airlines Dallas Flagship Lounge Surprised Me—Better Food And Made-To-Order Dinner In 4 Minutes https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968563064/0/viewfromthewing~The-American-Airlines-Dallas-Flagship-Lounge-Surprised-Me%e2%80%94Better-Food-And-MadeToOrder-Dinner-In-Minutes/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968563064/0/viewfromthewing~The-American-Airlines-Dallas-Flagship-Lounge-Surprised-Me%e2%80%94Better-Food-And-MadeToOrder-Dinner-In-Minutes/#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:04:38 +0000 https://viewfromthewing.com/?p=256421 ]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968563064/0/viewfromthewing~The-American-Airlines-Dallas-Flagship-Lounge-Surprised-Me%e2%80%94Better-Food-And-MadeToOrder-Dinner-In-Minutes/feed/ 7 256421American’s Dallas Flagship Lounge delivered a better buffet, staffed charcuterie and made-to-order dishes at my table in four minutes. The food was noticeably improved from just weeks earlier—and I got in on a domestic arrival using my Royal Jordanian status.

]]> https://viewfromthewing.com/american-airlines-10-million-austin-lounge-has-no-permit-5-years-later-its-first-outdoor-terrace-should-open-in-2027/ American Airlines’ $10 Million Austin Lounge Has No Permit 5 Years Later—Its First Outdoor Terrace Should Open In 2027 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968561987/0/viewfromthewing~American-Airlines%e2%80%99-Million-Austin-Lounge-Has-No-Permit-Years-Later%e2%80%94Its-First-Outdoor-Terrace-Should-Open-In/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968561987/0/viewfromthewing~American-Airlines%e2%80%99-Million-Austin-Lounge-Has-No-Permit-Years-Later%e2%80%94Its-First-Outdoor-Terrace-Should-Open-In/#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:04:47 +0000 https://viewfromthewing.com/?p=256416 ]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968561987/0/viewfromthewing~American-Airlines%e2%80%99-Million-Austin-Lounge-Has-No-Permit-Years-Later%e2%80%94Its-First-Outdoor-Terrace-Should-Open-In/feed/ 4 256416American first announced its replacement Austin Admirals Club in 2021, but the $10 million interior still lacks a construction permit. Assuming approval arrives by October, the 12,000-square-foot lounge and American’s first outdoor terrace should open around September or October 2027.

]]> https://viewfromthewing.com/the-10-greatest-airline-mileage-deals-ever-my-7-million-american-airlines-miles-only-ranks-2/ The 10 Greatest Airline Mileage Deals Ever—My 7 Million American Airlines Miles Only Ranks #2 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968555681/0/viewfromthewing~The-Greatest-Airline-Mileage-Deals-Ever%e2%80%94My-Million-American-Airlines-Miles-Only-Ranks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968555681/0/viewfromthewing~The-Greatest-Airline-Mileage-Deals-Ever%e2%80%94My-Million-American-Airlines-Miles-Only-Ranks/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:04:26 +0000 https://viewfromthewing.com/?p=256541 ]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968555681/0/viewfromthewing~The-Greatest-Airline-Mileage-Deals-Ever%e2%80%94My-Million-American-Airlines-Miles-Only-Ranks/feed/ 14 256541Magazine subscriptions bought Concorde flights, pudding earned over a million miles, and SimplyMiles delivered unexpected ConciergeKey status. My updated countdown explains how the deals worked—and how to decide whether the next extraordinary offer deserves your money.

]]> https://viewfromthewing.com/american-paid-300-for-marriott-employee-rates-on-craigslist-then-got-arrested-in-singapore-roundup/ American Paid $300 For Marriott Employee Rates On Craigslist—Then Got Arrested In Singapore [Roundup] https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968554781/0/viewfromthewing~American-Paid-For-Marriott-Employee-Rates-On-Craigslist%e2%80%94Then-Got-Arrested-In-Singapore-Roundup/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968554781/0/viewfromthewing~American-Paid-For-Marriott-Employee-Rates-On-Craigslist%e2%80%94Then-Got-Arrested-In-Singapore-Roundup/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:34:40 +0000 https://viewfromthewing.com/?p=256536 ]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968554781/0/viewfromthewing~American-Paid-For-Marriott-Employee-Rates-On-Craigslist%e2%80%94Then-Got-Arrested-In-Singapore-Roundup/feed/ 5 256536An American woman paid $300 on Craigslist for access to Marriott employee rates, falsely claimed to be an employee’s sister and wound up arrested in Singapore. Also: a Delta passenger gets the plane to himself after a long delay, and a United flight attendant helps an exhausted mother by caring for her baby.

]]> https://viewfromthewing.com/deltas-17-34-business-class-upgrade-on-a-15-hour-flight-looked-like-an-error-then-the-passenger-actually-flew-it/ Delta’s $17.34 Business Class Upgrade On A 15-Hour Flight Looked Like An Error—Then The Passenger Actually Flew It https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968553356/0/viewfromthewing~Delta%e2%80%99s-Business-Class-Upgrade-On-A-Hour-Flight-Looked-Like-An-Error%e2%80%94Then-The-Passenger-Actually-Flew-It/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968553356/0/viewfromthewing~Delta%e2%80%99s-Business-Class-Upgrade-On-A-Hour-Flight-Looked-Like-An-Error%e2%80%94Then-The-Passenger-Actually-Flew-It/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:58:43 +0000 https://viewfromthewing.com/?p=256374 ]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968553356/0/viewfromthewing~Delta%e2%80%99s-Business-Class-Upgrade-On-A-Hour-Flight-Looked-Like-An-Error%e2%80%94Then-The-Passenger-Actually-Flew-It/feed/ 11 256374The passenger’s offer fell from $1,671 after several itinerary repricings, and Delta issued an upgrade document that survived through check-in. An expensive Premium Select fare combined with discounted Delta One inventory appears to have broken the pricing system.

]]> https://viewfromthewing.com/united-threatens-to-fire-flight-attendants-who-pick-up-trips-they-know-they-cant-work-then-collect-the-pay/ United Threatens To Fire Flight Attendants Who Pick Up Trips They Know They Can’t Work—Then Collect The Pay https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968552297/0/viewfromthewing~United-Threatens-To-Fire-Flight-Attendants-Who-Pick-Up-Trips-They-Know-They-Can%e2%80%99t-Work%e2%80%94Then-Collect-The-Pay/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968552297/0/viewfromthewing~United-Threatens-To-Fire-Flight-Attendants-Who-Pick-Up-Trips-They-Know-They-Can%e2%80%99t-Work%e2%80%94Then-Collect-The-Pay/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:04:09 +0000 https://viewfromthewing.com/?p=256538 ]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968552297/0/viewfromthewing~United-Threatens-To-Fire-Flight-Attendants-Who-Pick-Up-Trips-They-Know-They-Can%e2%80%99t-Work%e2%80%94Then-Collect-The-Pay/feed/ 23 256538United says some crew members use advance knowledge of delays to pick up trips that will be removed with pay protection. The airline is threatening termination for those trades, raising a dispute over what employees knew when they accepted the work.

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