Several months ago, my award booking service, Awarding Canada, was covered on CBC’s The National. Today, a news article on CBC, Aeroplan says ‘blackouts are gone’ — but what about those fuel surcharges?, quotes Aeroplan as taking issue with me. The article notes:
Sometimes when you’re searching for award space, be it on Aeroplan, United, Delta, etc., you’ll find that some seats will show as available when you search for them from origin to destination, but when you call to book the flights segment-by-segment, those flights show as unavailable. Often, this is caused by married segment logic. Today’s Sunday Reader Question is: what are married segments?
Get $30 off your next Uber ride, even for existing users!
American Express has placed a no-churn clause for their normal applications in Canada.
Last week, I was at the W Austin, a very expensive, very chic hotel. The W, including many other hotels, are doing something extremely inconsiderate, that not only ruins that stay, but an entire trip.
…and it’s totally awesome.
I was flying from Austin to Colorado Springs via Houston, and there was a ground-stop in Houston. I missed my connection to Colorado Springs. For most folks, missing a connection is a horrible experience. Not for this guy! I have an awesome insurance provider. I have $350 to blow on a “meal” which is undefined (contra proferentem for the win!). I’m currently enjoying oysters, chocolate chip cookies, and champagne in Houston, waiting for the next flight. I love it.
