- Alaska Airlines Changed Their Mind About Why They Devalued Without Notice by View From The Wing. I think Etihad put pressure on Alaska, not sure I buy the whole brokered award situation. Seems like an easy way to garner support for the no notice changes.
- Uber Vs Lfyt Fare via Canadian Travel Hacker. Site gives you a fare estimate for both Uber & Lyft in real time. Would make a cool app if you could book in app with the cheaper option and it also included regional competitors as well.
- PSA: Always book one-way awards by TaggingMiles. I swear whenever I book a return trip, something goes wrong and I need to change one of the legs. I book one ways just to avoid this bad karma now and so should you.
- Alaska Air Strikes Deal to Buy Virgin America for $2.6 Billion by The Wall Street Journal. Massive massive premium Alaska are paying here.
- Tesla Races a 737, Wins, Gives Free Qantas Club Membership to Owners by View From The Wing. I know a lot of people signed up for the Model 3, so if you end up purchasing it enjoy your Qantas Club membership.
- If The Hobby Leaves You Jaded, Do This by The Deal Mommy. Perspective is a wonderful thing.