Virgin Atlantic launching ‘hand baggage only’ and ‘Economy Delight’ fares – what do you get? by Head For Points. I really don’t see this being a good long term plan for traditional carriers. This just means they will be directly competing with ultra low cost carriers that are already entrenched in the market and have more experience in cost cutting and bundling. I see this as selling brand value. Fliers will continue to fly these legacy carriers based on their old reputation until the word gets out about basic economy. Must be working as every airline is going down this path currently.
“Your Miles are Expiring Give Us Money” Phone Call Scam by View From The Wing. Whenever I get contacted directly I always state that I will call them back using the phone number on the official website. I find it funny when places call me and then ask me to verify my identity to proceed, you called me. I’ll be the one verifying your identity.
Is Hyatt Timeshare Torture Worth $1800 in Value? Share Your Thoughts! by Miles to Memories. I think the expected ‘value’ is over inflated, but each to their own. When getting these types of deals, always call in and ask for a better offer. As pointed out in the comments some people had the same deal but at $1,295. At the very least it’s usually always possible to get some extra Hyatt points and the cost reduced. As always don’t attend these presentations if you’re not 100% sure you’ll be able to say no (even if you want to buy one, buying on the second hand market will almost always be a better option)
