Podcasts about Basic economy

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/7lwy9nh8rl9g Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel This week brought a lot of bad news in the travel space as Delta continued to struggle from their meltdown. We also learned about some potentially negative changes to Amex Gold and Bilt's Rent Day. To pile on, Southwest announced a ton of major changes as well, although these might be seen as positive by a lot of people. Bye bye cattle call boarding! In other news Wyndham has a great new promo where you can buy points at an insane discount. We also discuss "surveillance pricing" and why you don't want it, insane travel surcharges, the worst motel brands in America and a Dubai party jet you have to see! Episode Guide: 0:00 Hilarious Olympics social media trend 1:11 United windfall? $2500 vouchers to get off of the airplane 2:21 Our best airline voucher scores 3:18 Should you accept an airline voucher or push for cash & voucher gotchas 4:21 United's very unfriendly Basic Economy policy - Getting worse or better? 6:14 Does United need to change their approach to keep up with their competitors 7:27 Airline social media scams - Be aware 9:01 Why you have to be on your toes at all times in 2024 9:49 Bilt's take on their recent Rent Day devaluation 11:30 How Bilt is reallocating their marketing budget after these changes 12:27 Why the recent changes hurts the math on pursuing Bilt status 13:33 Easy $200 bonus - Melio offering bonus on first payment 15:29 6 new bank transfer bonuses - Up to 70% more 16:36 Largest urban zipline in the world 17:33 Different safety protocols when traveling About the Show: We love to travel and love to laugh! 20 Minute Travel is designed to get you all of the info you need to supercharge your travel by utilizing credit cards, travel rewards and other tricks to pay pennies on the dollar.  Shawn Coomer is the founder of Miles to Memories and has traveled all over the world with his family utilizing miles & points. He has been writing and podcasting about miles, points and travel since 2013 and has earned and spent millions of points & miles across dozens of programs. Mark Ostermann is the former Managing Editor of Miles to Memories and is the Managing Editor at Travel on Points. He has been writing about his travel experiences since 2017 and loves to dive into the weeds so you don't have to. He also enjoys a good beer and a laugh or fifty. Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. If you like this show check it out! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at 20minutetravel@gmail.com. Melio Offer Terms: This is a business to business payment platform - no personal bills / payments. The offer is for new accounts only. If you sign up using the 20 Minute Travel link new members will get $200 cash back after making a $200+ payment via Melio pay. Gal from Melio will reach out to finalize the details of your payment. That is $6 in processing fees for a $200 bonus! After signing up and making your first payment with a vendor you will want to upload your bank info to your Melio account. Do it as the receiving method so you have a checking account set up to receive payments. You will then receive an email from (Gal) Melio saying you are eligible for the $200 bonus and it will tell you to set up your receiving method, or you can share your bank information if you prefer that.

This week: Scott McCartney interviews Ben Baldanza, Fmr CEO, Spirit & current Board Member JetBlue: Ben has been selected to receive National Aeronautic Association 2024 Wright Trophy; FAA looking at new public charter rules; The Basic Economy misnomer with almost incomprehensible policies; SWA flight low altitude situations cause concern; Listener input: APUs, should a pilot stay at Spirit.

Episode Notes Destinations across Europe are grappling with extreme heat, with soaring temperatures contributing to the deaths of five tourists in Greece. Authorities on the continent are struggling to develop strategies to combat the heat, writes Travel Experiences Reporter Jesse Chase-Lubitz.  Chase-Lubitz notes policy experts in the European Union believe governments are unprepared for the heat despite having access to information about possible heatwaves. European Climate Pact Ambassador Cinzia de Marzo said countries are responding to emergencies instead of putting plans in place to deal with extreme heat.  The World Meteorological Organization released data recently showing that five of the most severe heat waves since 1950 took place in just the past three years. Next, a large number of Asian sports fans have traveled to Europe for the Euro 2024, the continent's soccer championships, reports Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhutia. Online travel company Trip.com Group reported a 125% increase in bookings to Germany from Asian tourists. Bookings from Chinese tourists have registered the largest jump — 132%. A Trip.com executive cited a growing Asian middle class with disposable income as one reason Asian fans are interested in traveling to Germany for the tournament.  In addition, flying to Germany has gotten easier for Chinese travelers, in particular. The number of direct flights from China to Germany has increased by 70% compared to last year.  Finally, JetBlue is making a big change to its baggage policy. From September, the airline will allow all passengers — even those on its most restrictive ‘Blue Basic' fare — to bring a carry-on bag for no extra charge. Airlines editor Gordon Smith gets into the impact.  The policy change brings JetBlue in line with most of its peers. American, Delta, Southwest, and Alaska all allow ‘free' carry-on bags, plus a smaller underseat personal item, across all fare categories.  The move leaves United Airlines as the only major U.S. network carrier to charge its Basic Economy passengers for a carry-on. Come September, United will find itself squeezed on two fronts. Along with all of its more upscale counterparts offering complimentary carry-ons as standard, even ‘ultra-low-cost airlines' are making big customer service improvements.  Get more travel news at https://skift.com.

JetBlue will soon allow a carry-on bag with basic economy tickets. Which U.S. airlines will charge extra for overhead bins? | Frommer's

As evidenced in the latest earnings call held on 2024-04-17, United Airlines Holdings has publicized their financial snapshots, signaling a period of strategic adaptation and reflection. The call featured CEO J. Scott Kirby, who highlighted to investors that United was the first US airline to offer MileagePlus pooling, a move aimed at bolstering customer engagement.At the heart of the discussion was the fiscal improvement United Airlines demonstrated in Q1 2024. Despite a pretax loss of $79 million, this figure stands in contrast to the same period in the previous year, showing an improvement of $187 million. United's performance was impacted somewhat by the grounding of its Boeing MAX 9 fleet. If this singular event were omitted, the figures would have indicated a return to profitability. The airline managed to generate $1.5 billion free cash flow during this period while keeping the adjusted net debt to EBITDAR ratio at a manageable 2.7 times. The company also has rolled out multiple initiatives focused on enhancing customer experience and strengthening overall business operations. According to the details provided in the earnings call, these include retrofitting the mainline fleet with signature interiors, implementing touchless ID access via a partnership with TSA PreCheck and expanding the MileagePlus program. The initiatives are worthwhile, considering the subsequent increase in both Net Promoter Scores and premium as well as Basic Economy revenues.Echoing sentiments expressed during the earnings call, there is a positive trend in consumer engagement across all demographic segments, with United Airlines recording higher bookings. The wave of positive momentum is coupled with bolstered customer sentiment and loyalty, largely due to the elimination of change fees and the introduction of signature interiors.Projected future plans, discussed during the earnings call, underline the company's continued commitment to the United Next strategy, which emphasizes network growth, product enhancement, and operational cost-effectiveness. The company intends to add 61 narrowbody and five widebody aircraft to its fleet in 2024. From 2025-2027, United also plans to introduce roughly 100 new narrowbody aircraft each year into its fleet. These future plans, coupled with continued efforts to enhance technology and procurement efficiency, point towards United's commitment to maintaining growth and operational excellence.In summary, the latest earnings call by United Airlines paint a scenario of measured optimism. There appear to be concerted efforts towards enhancing customer experience and focusing on growth, albeit within controlled financial parameters. The company's strategies are seemingly aligned with projections of recovery within the aviation industry, demonstrating a pragmatic approach for adapting to post-pandemic operational realities. It should, however, be kept in mind that these projections are as disclosed by United Airlines during the earnings call and serve as their interpretive outlook for the future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theprompt.email

From the Ingles Studio this is your news minute on the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast presented by The BG AD Group. Today is Wednesday, January 10th, and I'm Keith Ippolito. American Airlines makes surprising change affecting passengers American Airlines has announced surprising changes that will impact passengers in 2024. The airline is set to revamp its AAdvantage loyalty program, offering more benefits to its members and enhancing the overall travel experience. The new developments, set to begin on March 1, 2024, come as a response to a competitive scramble among airlines to attract loyal customers following a controversial decision by Delta Air Lines to scale back passenger access to its SkyMiles airport lounges in late 2023. American Airlines is also introducing new ways for travelers to use AAdvantage miles. Once members reach AAdvantage Platinum Pro status, they can redeem miles for Flagship First Dining passes and upgrades with select airline partners. Later in 2024, the airline will offer more exclusive benefits such as free same-day standby for earlier domestic flights, extended trip credit, Admirals Club One-Day Passes, Flagship Lounge Single Visit Passes, and the ability to put flights on hold free of charge for up to 24 hours. Furthermore, American Airlines will be changing its cancellation policy. Starting later this month, AAdvantage members will have the ability to cancel non-refundable Basic Economy tickets and receive a partial trip credit for a fee. For more news about our community, visit tribuneledgernews.com. For the Tribune Ledger Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. Produced by The BG Podcast Network   www.bgpodcastnetwork.com www.ingles-markets.com www.henssler.com #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This episode is all about our weirdest budget travel hacks to save money, (most of these do not even involve credit cards, points, or miles!) In this episode, Angel and Mackenzie talk about: Why and when we will book budget airlines or basic economy How to change your flight time and choose your seat for free if you booked basic economy How to avoid carry-on bag fees and middle seats on budget airlines How to save $20-$100 on low-cost carriers How not to fly with a mini-fridge as your personal item Tips for navigating Guest of Honor bookings to get free breakfast, parking, and more if you do not have status. We are excited to bring you this new podcast every Monday! Introducing Bougie in a Backpack Podcast! Angel from The Pennywise Traveler (@pennywisetraveler) and Mackenzie from Travel Hacks Mack (@travelhacksmack) are your new best travel friends you didn't know you needed, teaching you ways to save and while still traveling and thriving. From sipping champagne in first class for $5.60 plus points, to stacking to save money and earn extra points and miles on your next facial, they're hear to teach you tips and tricks you can implement into your everyday life. You will find them getting upgrades, flying first/business class, and also flying Spirit Airlines! Be sure to join our facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/bougieinabackpack Join our Virtual Stacking challenge, June 19-23 https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457913/89528871995573466/share Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bougieinabackpack/ https://www.instagram.com/travelhacksmack https://www.instagram.com/pennywisetraveler Bougie in a Backpack is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as Milevalue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. If you are interested in learning more about the Capital One Venture X card we discussed in this episode, you can check it out here: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/venture-x/?aff=biab All of our favorite cards are listed here if you want to learn more: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=biab The above are affiliate links, so we may receive a commission if you apply for a card through our links. We appreciate you doing so, as it helps to keep this podcast free and running every week. If you do use our links, we should to let us know so we can say thank you!

The cheapest airfares come with caveats a mile long. Here's when to consider basic economy—and when to avoid it. 

Peter Greenberg says it could have it's drawbacks

Joe talks about the meaning of acceptance, his toddler finishing strong, and who drew first blood in the fight between airlines and their customers.

This week: Jordan Kayloe, Dir. Air Service Development, BWI/Marshall Airport; Reflections on Doug Parker's retirement as CEO of American; Delta reduces loyalty benefits for Basic Economy fares; Boeing names Elizabeth Lund new Production Chief; A Fine or Whine complaint about a Spirit seating issue on which Ben & Chris agree is Fine!

Welcome to the BT360 Podcast: What's Up in Business Travel for Week 49 of 2021.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -2022 air passenger capacity to reach 2015 levelsU.S. tightens International protocols & extends mask mandatesEmployee health tops 2022 risk challengesNew Yorkers get new credit card protectionsAmerican Airlines CEO Parker retiresNYC issues vaccine mandate for private sectorCDC adds France, Portugal to Level 4 Advisory listNew rules for U.K. travel comes into effectIATA: ‘Rescind Omicron travel restrictions'JetBlue & Aer Lingus expand codeshareLufthansa & TripActions partner for SME-Targeted PlatformCvent lists on NasdaqSouthwest Airlines to introduce new fare categoryAeromexico recovers 95% of pre-pandemic trafficAlaska Airlines offers status requalificationHilton Honors improves points expiration policyDelta cuts Basic Economy mileage rarningEgencia expands rail booking optionsAmexGBT & Sabre plan long-term tech collaborationMichael Strahan takes off to space on Blue Origin space flightTune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update.  We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.  You can subscribe to this podcast by searching BusinessTravel360 on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora or Spotify.   You can always find more information at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show (https://businesstravel360.com/podcast)

In the Travel News, Disneyland is ramping up the return of special shows and attractions; and Delta Airlines takes away miles earning from Basic Economy tickets. If you are traveling internationally, do your homework on COVID tests, otherwise they could end up costing you more than your airfare. Our Smarter Traveler update features tips on connecting flights, including beware of “minimum connecting times,” weather in your connecting city, any issues in that “in between” airport and the danger of “hacker” fares involving more than one airline in the same direction. This is our annual Christmas Gifts for Our Listeners Show, and we ask for your best travel tip to share with our audience. Winners receive their choice of a variety of prizes.

Listen Now On the Sunday, December 12th edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, Disneyland is ramping up the return of special shows and attractions; and Delta Airlines takes away miles earning from Basic Economy tickets. If you are traveling internationally, do your homework on COVID tests, otherwise they could end up costing you more than your airfare. Our Smarter Traveler update features tips on connecting flights, including beware of “minimum connecting times,”...

Nina Herold does not buy the idea that business travel isn't coming back post-pandemic. Even with more employees working remotely, even with Zoom and async creeping toward the mainstream, plenty of people will still get on planes, trains and highways to get the job done.That doesn't mean business travel won't change, though. Herold, the chief product and operations officer at TripActions, thinks it might change a lot. Rather than travel for sales calls, employees might travel to quarterly team all-hands offsites; rather than a few people traveling constantly, everyone might travel a little. Most of all, Herold said, TripActions has found that a pandemic spent at home has made everyone rethink how, why and when they travel. And that there's a big market to be won in that transition.Investors seem to agree: TripActions, which laid off nearly 300 people at the beginning of the pandemic, has since raised two huge funding rounds and is now valued at $7.25 billion, nearly doubling the company's valuation from two years ago. Boosted by huge growth and that massive pile of cash, TripActions is now set on an equally big goal: building the super app for travel.Herold joined the Source Code podcast to talk about how travel is changing; what a travel super app might look like; why booking travel and filing expenses is still such a painful process; and why the difference between Basic Economy, Main Cabin, Economy Plus, Economy Comfort and Main Cabin Extra is such a tricky one to help users solve.For more on the topics discussed in this episode:Nina Herold on LinkedInWhat it feels like to be laid off on Zoom during this crisisCOVID-19 bruised TripActions' business. It chose to innovateTripActions Secures $275M in Funding as it Creates a New Category of T&EFor all the links and stories, head to Source Code's homepage.

For 2021, change fees have been waived for Delta Air Lines' least expensive ticket class, Basic Economy. | Frommer's

Folks, we have a banger on our hands! We were only able to get through two bad products because we had so much to complain about, we talk about autocorrect, which we've decided is kinda the original bad product, and Pete tells a harrowing story of United Airlines delivering bad product after bad product when trying to come home from a wedding.Follow us on instagram and tiktok @badproductspodcast, DM us bad product suggestions or bad autocorrect experiences.

Welcome to the BT360 Podcast: What's Up in Business Travel for Week 13 of 2021.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast - Southwest & Alaska add more 737 MAX ordersCDC revises guidelines  - Go Travel!TSA marks another milestoneDelta Air Lines restores inflight serviceNew York State launches Excelsior PassUnited Airlines improves no change policyUnited Airlines returns to JFKRestrictions for Basic Economy fares coming back soonAir Canada & Air Transat merger cancelledAir Canada extends Aeroplan Elite Status to 2022Air Canada & Air Dolomiti launch partnershipAlaska joins OneworldLATAM adds PreCheckUnited Airlines ends change flexibility for 737 MAX passengersHertz progresses to June Chapter 11 exitNew Rapid Rewards members get bonus pointsANA adds CommonPassInfiniti Software launches NDC platformTune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update.  We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.  You can subscribe to this podcast by searching BusinessTravel360 on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora or Spotify.   You can always find more information at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show (https://businesstravel360.com/podcast)

We’re going to level with you: it’s week nine of sheltering in place and we’ve gotten to the point where we’re just taking quizzes off the HGTV homepage. Email complaints to tcook@apple.com. This week: more Coronatalk®, United airline’s clean skies initiative, and the lose-lose-lose world of food delivery.

Episode Description In episode 24 we talk about traveling about Shawn’s Atlantis disaster, what to do when you are under Chase 5/24 and how the largest mall in America is an epic fail .  We also talk about flying basic economy with kids, Amazon’s awesome deal and our favorite posts of 2019. Episode Notes 0:00 America’s largest mall & visiting NYC 11:16 Game plan for when you are under Chase 5/24 17:57 Should you book basic economy with kids? 25:19 Shawn’s recent stay at the Atlantis 28:22 Why the Atlantis is one of the worst run hotels out there 50:56 20% off Amazon up to $50 52:02 Baha Mar playing games with Shawn’s Hyatt booking 52:45 Our favorite articles of 2019   Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

NowBoarding, your daily travel news in 7 minutes or less. This is your host, Ed Pizza, bringing you the latest travel deals and travel news you need to know Monday through Friday. Tune in daily so you don’t miss any of the best deals! Look for links to all of today’s stories in the show notes on whatever podcast platform you’re listening. And, please share the show with a friend! First up is a report that American Airlines will allow members to buy elite status in 2020. Right now you have to be targeted for the offer and it’s unclear how widely targeted it is. But, View From The Wing has at least two different examples of the qualification levels. At first blush, we’re looking at $5,000 in Elite Qualifying Dollars for Gold status, $10,000 for Platinum, $15,000 for Platinum Pro and $24,000 for Executive Platinum. Virtually all AA fares earn one EQD per dollar spent, expect for Basic Economy which earns half that. I’d love to hear your opinion on these American Airlines changes. Are you excited about being able to achieve status just from spending? Worried that you’ll be fighting with even more people Hit me up Twitter or Facebook A Next, we’re talking about 23:59. As God Save the Points says, the airline rule that allows you to stopover in a particular city for up to a day, is a perfect time for a short visit to a destination. Airlines will generally allow a connection that long on virtually any fare, which is a good excuse for a quick stop somewhere new, or a favorite you haven’t visited in a while. Another thing to consider here are airlines for destinations that have dedicated stopover programs. Many flights to Iceland allow multiple day stopovers. And, TAP Portugal allows up to five nights in Lisbon or Porto, two lovely cities. Make the most of your next trip and build in a stopover someplace awesome. One Mile at a Time walks us through the rules around transferring Marriott Bonvoy points between accounts. You can transfer 100,000 points to another account each year. I had no idea you could receive up to 500,000 points each year. This can be helpful if you have just a handful of points in a spouse or family member account and don’t want them to go to waste. If you’re really close to qualifying for JetBlue Mosaic status this year, you don’t have to worry about falling short or having to hop on a plane to earn those last few points. Status point purchases start as low as $45, which can be a lot cheaper and quicker than hopping on an airplane. If JetBlue is willing to sell you points in an increment as small as 250 points, it’s probably a really good indication that they aren’t likely to give you an exception if you miss by an amount that small. If status is important to you, you probably don’t want to leave it to chance. Finally, according to Miles to Memories, Samsung Pay has a ton of discounted gift cards right now. I don’t have any Samsung devices to check that these are still available, but the report is that you’ll find 20% discounts at places like Staples, REI and Legal Seafood (yum, one of my favorite seafood restaurants). There’s also 10% discounts on Lowe’s, Uber and Hotels.com. That’s a full wrap on today’s travel news. If you’ve got a piece of travel news that you think I should feature on NowBoarding, you can e-mail me at ed@pizzainmotion.com, or find me on social media, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. And, you can find me blogging daily at pizzainmotion.com. Lastly, I need your help, for just a minute. Reviews and ratings are a huge part of what helps us reach a larger audience. So take a minute and help us out, leaving us a review and a rating wherever you get your podcasts. And, please tell a friend. That’s your travel news in 7 minutes or less. I hope you’ll join us again on a future flight!

This Week: What exactly do you get (and NOT get) with a "Basic Economy" fare? Are Frequent Flier Miles becoming extinct? plus... is boarding from the rear of the plane any faster?

On the Sunday, November 17th edition of The Travel Guys: * In the Travel News, if you are traveling to Japan, you can now be fined for taking photos in the wrong places; and we tell you how you can get paid $2,000 to live green on Maui, along with an extra $4,000 for expenses here. * Our Smarter Traveler segment has an update on safety policies at ride sharing companies, a follow up on a story...

Antoine makes a stunning confession about his behavior when he's in an elevator, a brand new Birthday Scam called "Basic Economy," and a caller who reveals a secret that will probably make his whole family angry.  Hump Day!

On the Sunday, April 21st edition of The Travel Guys… * In the Travel News, Expedia has struck new deals with suppliers, keeping hotels and air available on their platform.   A lack of customs officers is causing problems at airports around the country.  The problem: Many of the agents have been sent to the southern boarder by the president and there aren’t replacements available.  Lines at Atlanta’s Hartsfield Airport have reached 2-3 hours on several...

On episode 40 of the show at the intersection of media, popular culture, marketing and tech we speak with culture jammer Oobah Butler and his latest book "How to Bulls%&t Your Way to Number 1."Watch how Oobah created the #1 restaurant in London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqPARIKHbN8Order his book! https://amzn.to/2uUMfsaAlso everything is basic now so that companies can charge you to upgrade. Why don't they just charge us all a higher price for luxury in the first place instead of making us feel like serfs?And Snap. It's business model has struggled but Facebook definitely wants it around. Otherwise it wouldn't have anyone to steal ideas from in terms of innovation.Plus a new Geargasm segment.Also new music from Schwarz & Funk. Check it out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6vgDwnEkvl0lWnuhYrj3MY?si=rT_1guwgRh-Eq1TFYie7mAFollow us on Instagram and Twitter @DisruptiveFM#DisruptiveFM #dfm

On episode 40 of the show at the intersection of media, popular culture, marketing and tech we speak with culture jammer Oobah Butler and his latest book "How to Bulls%&t Your Way to Number 1."Watch how Oobah created the #1 restaurant in London: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqPARIKHbN8Order his book! https://amzn.to/2uUMfsaAlso everything is basic now so that companies can charge you to upgrade. Why don't they just charge us all a higher price for luxury in the first place instead of making us feel like serfs?And Snap. It's business model has struggled but Facebook definitely wants it around. Otherwise it wouldn't have anyone to steal ideas from in terms of innovation.Plus a new Geargasm segment.Also new music from Schwarz & Funk. Check it out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6vgDwnEkvl0lWnuhYrj3MY?si=rT_1guwgRh-Eq1TFYie7mAFollow us on Instagram and Twitter @DisruptiveFM#DisruptiveFM #dfm

Taken a DNA test to learn more about your ancestry and interested in traveling to those locations? Learn more about that here. Scared to travel alone or always wanted to travel solo? Get information on that here. Are Basic Economy airline tickets that bad?

United vs. American vs. Delta vs. Alaska: How to know when you'll save money using "basic economy" fares on the U.S. airlines—and when you're better off spending more for a higher fare class.

New segment called 10 minute travel tip. In this segment we will give you a quick tip on how to travel better and save time & money! On this episode we break down the difference between Main Economy airfares and Basic Economy airfares, there's a BIG difference and we will tell you how to pick the right one for you!

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Casual Commander - Recommend SCG Con or GP Vegas Main Event/Tournament Side Events - Limited/Modern/Standard/Commander Collect art/cards/meet MtG Celebrities Meet with friends and hang out (best part of MtG Events) Las Vegas has some amazing food and attractions Seattle his the home of the WotC and The Mox Boarding House Is it in a city that interests you? Choose an event that meets your budget and travel capabilities Costs can be shared - discuss more in budgeting section of notes Travel and Budget Make travel plans early. If flying use a site like Kayak to set a price alert to get the best deal. Advantage - Saves money/Share costs Disadvantage - Less privacy/Close Quarters/May be on other people’s schedules Not always close to the event No Maid Service Seattle Concierge Service had Umbrellas to loan out. Great source of info on where to eat and what to see No Concierge Service No room safe No Shuttle Service to and From/Airport No in hotel restaurant/bar Less amenities than a Hotel Air BnB tends to be cheaper, but: Advantages/Disadvantages of splitting Hotel/Air BnB costs Most events have at least 3 types of registration Main Event (Tournament) (Usually these days you are not allowed to register for a main event the day of the tournament) Limited SCG Con has a Commander Package Special access to a Commander Only Area Comes with other Extras such as playmats/pins/ and deck box Special/Commander On Demand (4 round) events Side Events Comes with some combination of the Main Event and/or Side Events with some added extras. Infinite Challenge Packages - Unlimited entries into a specific Side Event (not as common now) Extras typically include special access to a VIP party or head of the line privileges VIP Package Free/Cheap Events at GPs and MtG Cons Casual play where space is available GP Vegas is especially known for the large number of casual players Meeting artist Window Shopping Art Shows Panels (There were a couple of cool panels at GP Vegas this year. One on cosplay and how to make costumes. Another cool one was “Who’s Turn is it Anyway?” an improv show) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_7k_MDRu_o Special Side events sponsored by Content Creators. (Commanderin Cosplay Events) Play a game with your favorite MtG Celebrity Lines can be long for favorite Personalities Spellslinger Events You DO NOT have to buy any registration to enter and have fun at MtG event Pre-register for the events you want Preparing to Attend a GP/MtG event If flying: Pack cards and collection separate from luggage/clothing Do not check card collection. This may not be true for extremely budget airline ticket. You are typically allowed 1 carry on item and 1 personal item such as a backpack as long as it fits under the seat. What luggage are you allowed? Are there additional fees? What happens if you miss your flight? No moving seats No rebooking if you miss a flight if it is your fault First one to be forced off the flight if the flight is full Basic Economy tickets are very restricted. Read and Understand the terms of your ticket. Recommend getting the airlines Economy/Business Economy tickets (1 step above Basic Economy) For smaller regional airports, be there 2 hours a before the flight Large international hubs such as ATL or LAX, be there 3 hours before your departure REMEMBER: If your ticket says the plane leaves at 08:30, that means the doors close at 08:20. Once the doors on a plane are closed, you are not getting onto a plane. Expect to be delayed in at security due to your card collection. (This has happened to me just about every time! Mention JLK’s hilarious tweet: https://twitter.com/JoshLeeKwai/status/1053334228539064321 ) SHOW UP TO THE AIRPORT EARLY Going a long distance driving? Share the driving with a friend Plan for stops FuelLog Triptik Budget for gas (apps can help plan this) Waze Mapquest Plan for Traffic (apps can help with this) If Driving: Try to limit yourself to one personal item filled with MtG cards/decks It is easier to maintain physical security of your collection if it is easy to handle and store. Ryan - I try to REALLY challenge myself to only bring the top 5 Commander decks I’m interested in playing for the weeknd (and maybe also a brawl deck or two). Also, a good idea to bring different decks of varying power level, cause you don’t know who you will play against all weekend Do NOT overpack Travelling Be Friendly and Open to New Experiences No one owes you their time Everyone’s else may have different ideas of what is fun Be aware of your surroundings Do not leave your stuff unattended Hook your backpack/travel bag to a chair leg or to you Make sure zippers are not easily opened If you have a large and/or expensive collection you can get insurance for it It is a special rider that is added to your homeowners or renters insurance. It is cheap For extremely price items, insurance companies will want physical proof such as receipt of purchase or a picture of the item. Keeping a digital copy of your decks/collection online can help you during a claim. A police report is required to file an insurance claim Inform the event organizers, let them know if there are any unique items that may identify the collection   If you are unfortunate and your collection is stolen at an event, immediately file a police report GET INSURANCE! Especially if you are in the Main Event On site food is typically overpriced and not the greatest quality. Bring Snacks and Water Ask random people to play with you Make a sign advertising Post to twitter with a picture of the table number you are at and the Hashtag for the event, e.g. #GPVegas Once started a game with someone’s casual deck - turned out to be a crazy Thassa combo deck that got Omniscience out on turn 4. Don’t get mad - be polite Find a group that you enjoy Make new friends Not all decks are made the same If you are just there to play Casual Commander Visit your favorite artist Card signing are typically $1 -$2 per signature Make sure to UNSLEEVE your cards while you are standing in line. Don’t be that person making everyone wait while you are unsleeving double-sleeved cards Be prepared with what you want. You are not the only person in line. Most artist love discussing their artwork, but be respectful of their time, especially if they are busy. It’s really cool to meet and have conversations with MtG Celebrities. Most of the ones I have met are super happy to sign a playmat, and you’ll come out with an amazing, one-of-a-kind souvenir It’s good to have a few different color of sharpies available Also, a playmat with a bright color background, makes sure signatures show up really well. (For example, the first playmat I made with the BW logo was on a black background, which just didn’t work out all that well). Blank playmats are often available at the tournament site Bring a playmat and some sharpies! Panels include everything from format specific discussions, comedy sketches, to instructional how to’s. Attend a Panel Most events are held in large cities Visit and experience the local sites Some really great after-hours experiences can be had, not limited to a great dinner out with some cool podcast hosts :-P Get out of the Convention Hall Events are more than Game Play Maintain your Personal and Physical Security Attending an Event Be prepared Manage Expectations Have Fun Summary Main Topic - How to make the most of a Big Magic Event   Contact Info You can check us out at brotherswarcast.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/BrothersWarPodcast Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/brotherswarcast/ Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/brotherswarcast/ Facebook - You can email us directly at mail@brotherswarcast.com On twitter @brotherswarcast twitch.tv/greenegeek Ryan individually @greenegeek http://www.imdb.me/cjwostal CJ individually @Sudge1 Zack individually @z4ck38

Ed’s got an extended interview with Brett Snyder, AKA Cranky Flier. Founder of Cranky Concierge, Brett’s an expert in air travel solutions, having worked for airlines such as USAir and United. His insider experience offers great insight on why travelers are now paying for things like preferred seating or basic economy. They even tackle the topic of hidden city booking and the measures airlines are taking to crack down on frequent offenders. Jen Yellin from Deals We Like has the scoop on the latest hotel brand to offer a status match promotion. Thanks to our Sponsors! BookYourAward.com No-Jet-Lag Timestamps 4:11 - The problem that is preferred seating fees 6:20 - The lowdown on basic economy fares 13:50 - The history behind economy plus and upselling seats in coach 17:10 - American’s new “policy” for rebooking delayed or cancelled flights 24:15 - “Hidden City” ticketing and new ways airlines are cracking down 34:05 - Wyndham’s new status match promotion 38:49 - TF2P Show Notes & Links Brett’s blog on preferred seating Brett’s blog on basic economy Brett’s blog on hidden city ticketingCranky FlierCranky Concierge Jen’s blog on Wyndham’s status match Skiplagged Check Out Some of Our Favorite Travel Podcasts We Travel There

We chat about results of JetStar Airlines recent global passenger survey and loathe United in it's standing-firm on Basic Economy carry-on charges. Plus, we tell you how to buy some French property on the cheap.

Something good is returning thanks to Air France and there's more shift in the world of Basic Economy, this time by American Airlines. That's where the good news ends and the gross begins. We dig into a story that'll have you wearing Breaking-Bad style hazmat suits aboard your next flight.

We chat about the new "Basic Economy" in town and how it's a little less "basic" than others. Plus details on Singapore Airlines new LA - Singapore service and more news! Plus we meet SiriusXM'er Megan Kustra to talk about her recent trek to Irelend. Dublin, Blarney and more!

He's baaaaack! In what has quickly become an annual tradition, Lindsay Jones is back again this summer to continue chatting about all things travel and life on the road. This week we're talking about airline classes, how to beat Priceline at their own game, what day of the week and what time you should book your flight, why you're waiting at Penn Station in the wrong location, how to negotiate a travel budget with the theatre, and the differences and simple joys of TSA Pre-check, Global Entry, and Clear. Lindsay tells us why you should NEVER fly Spirit Airlines, why the pre-check line keeps getting longer and longer, and the fact that Basic Economy is so bad, even LORT theatres don't want you flying it. And he swears anyone is allowed to use the bathrooms in first class, though in1 is not responsible for your legal fees. And we're talking Collaborator Party 2018! Lindsay gave up his dinner break to share his secrets so don't let his starvation be in vain and hit play now!

Alaska vs Southwest for "who owns California", Gwen Duncan talks about air port etiquette, Chris Elliot's DNA test causes interest in his homeland, and a change to Basic Economy hotel rates

Alaska vs Southwest for "who owns California", Gwen Duncan talks about air port etiquette, Chris Elliot's DNA test causes interest in his homeland, and a change to Basic Economy hotel rates

Tourism has changed dramatically since Condé Nast Traveler published its first issue thirty years ago: You can't light up a cigarette on a transatlantic flight anymore (great), and "Basic Economy" is now a thing (not so great). But there are also places that through forces beyond just the tourism industry—political shifts, economic cycles, and technological revolutions—have changed so much, that we wouldn't even recognize them 30 years ago. On this episode of Travelogue, we take a deep dive into six such places to gain an understanding of what actually happened—and how it happened.

This is the fifth episode of our dungeon world podcast. We are a bunch of friends giving this our best shot while taking some at each other. Listen and laugh with us. Music: Shutter and Vanish by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Waltz of the Carnies Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Inessential by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

John Matarese: Why you should and should not buy basic economy on your next flight. Best Friend Game.

This week Airways Senior Business Analyst Vinay Bhaskara and columnist Rohan Anand kick-off the first Airways podcast of 2017, starting with in-depth coverage of the Q4 and FY earnings reports for Delta (1:42) and United (19:47), who posted their results during the earlier half of the month. No conversation of the Big Three in the U.S. can take place without bringing up American Airlines, who, despite not reporting Quarterly and Fiscal Year results at the time of recording, had still taken headlines with the details of its new Basic Economy product (33:52). Finally, the duo decided to stay in the contiguous 48 this week and concluded on a somber note by discussing the retirement of United's 747-400 fleet by the end of 2017 (50:37). 

We dive into Trevor's experience in the Polaris lounge before discussing American's new basic economy fares and where our loyalties lie this year, airline wise. Then, 2017 specific predictions for air travel and credit cards! Most epic podcast ending ever spoiled by lack of music rights...just hum Toto to yourself in the background. Recorded 19 Jan, 2017.

In part 2 of my interview with United CEO Oscar Munoz, we dig into how he went about building his new management team.  We also touch on Basic Economy and the operation at the end.

Josh and Linette consider the Basic Economy class on United, and the force behind increased stratification on airplanes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Airways Senior Business Analyst Vinay Bhaskara and columnist Rohan Anand discuss United Airlines’ debut of its new Basic Economy product (1:33), Delta and Aeromexico's recently approved joint venture (16:05), the DOT granting Beijing-Los Angeles route authority to American Airlines (25:15), and Emirates' falling profitability (32:52).

Heute habe ich über 20 Aviation Nachrichten aus dem November 2016 kompakt in der Folge FG019 zusammengefasst wurden. Mit großer Freude präsentiere ich Euch 3 neue Airlines und zahlreiche Streckenverbindungen, die ein wenig den Winterflugplan, aber hauptsächlich den Sommerflugplan 2017 betreffen. Frühbucher unter Euch bekommen also taufrische Inspirationen für den Traumurlaub im nächsten Jahr. Wenn Ihr jetzt zuschlagt, seid Ihr ganz vorne dabei die günstigst möglichen Flugtickets auf diesen Maschinen zu buchen. Mit dabei sind u.a.:
Eine deutsche Fluggesellschaft baut in Nürnberg kräftig aus. Südamerika Fans freuen sich über eine neue Fluggesellschaft auf diesem Kontinent mit Start im Dezember. Ryanair bestimmt für ein paar Tage die Schlagzeilen in und um Frankfurt (Main!) Ukraine International stellt 5 Flüge pro Woche in Düsseldorf neu vor. Habt Ihr mal was von Queshem Air nach Täbris gehört? Ich zeige Euch den Abflughafen in Norddeutschland. Wizzair fliegt von einer rheinischen Karnevalshochburg nonstop nach Craiova in der Walachei (Rumänien) 3x Nordamerika
: Vancouver mit Air Canada ab Frankfurt im Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Condor nach Pittsburg, Pennsylvania Mit Eurowings nach Florida (Orlando) ab Köln / Bonn Nochmal der Hinweis zu meiner Airline-Folge 18, wo ich die Air Seychelles von Düsseldorf nach Mahe vorgestellt habe. Lufthansa verstärkt die Zubringen von Ostwestfalen (Paderborn) nach Frankurt-Main. Ich kläre Euch auf, wo Comiso liegt, was ab Deutschland und Amsterdam im nächsten Jahr angeflogen wird. Es gibt Gerüchte über eine neue Fluggesellschaft mit dem Namen Blue Sky, die aus Teilen von TUIfly und Air Berlin entstehen soll. Aer Lingus hat ein konkretes Angebot von Dublin nach Miami. Ein Routenplan der Langstreckenflüge von LOT zeigt die gute geografische Lage um nach Asien oder in die USA zu kommen. Nordica ist die nächste neue Fluggesellschaft, diesmal von Hamburg nach Tallinn in Estland. TUIfly baut am Hamburger Flughafen ihr Streckennetz aus. Peoples Viennaline ist eine interessante Airline für Anrainer des Bodensees. Lufthansa führt den funkelnagelneuen Airbus A350 auf der Strecke München - Delhi ein. 
Mit der größten deutschen Fluggesellschaft geht es aber auch neu nach Santiago de Compostela, Bordeaux, Shannon usw. Condor schon wieder! Neu nach Tobago und Barbados. Karibikfans freuen sich, Kreuzfahrer auch! Nicht so schön ist hingegen die Einführung einer Basic-Economy von United in den USA, die Handgepäck nur unter dem Sitz des Vordermanns erlaubt. Iberia verbindet bald Basel mit Madrid. 

Ganz am Schluss habe ich eine der schönsten Meldungen des Monats. Schauinsland unterstützt den Start der neuen Airline Sundair von Kassel in Sonnenziele am Mittelmeer. Hier gehts zu den Webseiten: ✅ iTunes: http://tiny.cc/Flug-podcast ► Stitcher: http://tiny.cc/flug-stitcher ► Twitter: @Flugexperte ► http://www.fluggesellschaft.de ► Youtube: http://tiny.cc/Airline-News