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Lobby Bar – June 21: King Ramsey I, The Terminator, Edison Loses, and Wizards in Automobiles
The Lobby Bar – A Weekly Summary of Frequent Business Traveler News and Views
Hasta la vista, baby. Cory Healy reports on the termination of the Worldport terminal at JFK. Unlike in the movie, the planned demolition probably won’t spawn the rise of a new political figure.
Best invention ever? Jonathan Spira gives a guided tour of Munich. Say what you will, but we’ve come to the conclusion that the beer garden, …
United Orders 35 Airbus A350-1000 Jets
On the heels of the launch of the Airbus A350 at the Paris Air Show, United Airlines announced it was converting its recently announced order for 25 A350-900s into A350-1000s and adding ten additional firm orders for that plane, for a total of 35.
United said it was using the aircraft to replace older, less efficient planes. Deliveries of the A350-1000s are expected to start in 2018.
The A350-1000 is the largest …
United Airlines Adds New Requirements for Premier Status
United Airlines announced changes to the Premier qualification requirements of its MileagePlus frequent flyer program. The changes, which go into effect on January 1, 2014 for the 2015 calendar year, introduce a new and additional qualification, Premier qualifying dollars (PQDs).
MileagePlus members will need to meet a minimum spend level in order to qualify for Premier status. The number of PQDs will be based on the price of the tickets purchased …
United 787 Dreamliner Diverts After Mechanical Problem
A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for Tokyo was diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, after its pilots were alerted to a problem with the airliner’s oil filter.
Flight 139 had departed Denver and was over Vancouver when it turned back towards Seattle and landed safely shortly thereafter. The 200 passengers on board are being accommodated in Seattle and will be bound for Tokyo on Wednesday.
United and Boeing …
Boeing Launches 787-10 Dreamliner with $30 Billion in Orders
Boeing announced the launch of the 787-10 Dreamliner, the third member of the 787 family, on Monday at the Paris Air Show. Five airlines placed orders for a total of 102 new aircraft.
The five customers are carriers IAG/British Airways, Singapore Airlines, and United Airlines, as well as Air Lease Corporation and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The orders for the 102 aircraft are valued at roughly $30 billion at list …
Lobby Bar – June 7: John Belushi, Linguistic Allergies, Mother Nature’s Rejection, and the Time Travel Paradox: Solved
The Lobby Bar – A Weekly Summary of Frequent Business Traveler News and Views
Bonjour, grand-père. Join Paul Riegler for a look at New York City in 1939, as seen through the lens of a French Tourist. No, Instagram users, there were no filters used in the footage; that’s just how film looked backed then. C’était la vie.
Time traveling reporters. Jesse Sokolow writes about important hotel and travel milestones that have …
Poll: How Satisfied Are You With Frequent Flyer Award Redemptions?
Collecting and redeeming points through frequent flyer programs is something most travelers either enjoy (or endure). Frequent Business Traveler has teamed up with FlyerTalk, the world’s largest online travel community, to find out how satisfied you are with the redemption process.
Please rate your level of satisfaction based on your actual usage of the program(s) within the past 12 months. Your rating should be based on your own personal experience with …
