James and I are the unofficial meat heads of Travel Codex. When we're not working, in class, writing for our blogs or at the gym, we're stuffing our faces.If you were to ever fly with us, don't be surprised to see us order multiple main cabin meals in coach.So, … [Read more...]
Do Not Transfer Virgin America Elevate Points to Alaska Airlines Yet
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and Virgin America Elevate are merging as part of the merger between the two West Coast airlines. Alaska Airlines has announced that the last day of Virgin America Elevate will be 12/31/2017. Partnership will terminate between 9/30 and 10/30 … [Read more...]
Virgin America Loft Closing and New LAX Alaska Lounge Access Policies
The Virgin America Loft will be closing when Virgin America vacates terminal 3 at LAX and co-locates with Alaska Air in Terminal 6 this May. The move is part of the largest aviation shuffle in history as Delta moves to terminal 2 and 3. All airlines affected by the move … [Read more...]
Fly Virgin America with the Alaska Airlines Companion Pass
The Alaska Airlines companion pass is the best perk of the Alaska Airlines credit card. Each year for $99+tax, eligible card holders are able to bring a companion to any destination in the Alaska Airlines network. This includes Hawaii, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico; it’s … [Read more...]
Appeals Court Rules for Delta, Love Field Flights to Continue
It's been awhile since there's been anything new in the ongoing Delta-Southwest gate tussle at Dallas Love Field. When we left off, District Judge Ed Kinkaide issued a restraining order, allowing Delta to continue flying while the dispute winds its way through the … [Read more...]
Alaska Airlines Awarding 10,000 Bonus Miles to Some Members
Update (Jan 9, 2016 - 4pm Pacific): It seems like Alaska Airlines is giving out 10,000 miles to anyone who had both an Elevate account as well as Mileage Plan account on December 5th, 2016! Below is a statement from the airline:We understand that many Mileage Plan … [Read more...]
Reader Poll: Should I Credit Emirates Miles to Alaska or JetBlue Programs?
I need some guidance from readers on where I should credit the miles for an upcoming Emirates flight, in Business Class, from Johannesburg to Toronto via Dubai.The flight that I am taking will be 10,869 mi, which really isn't all that much. However, because it was … [Read more...]
Alaska Airlines, Virgin America and American Codeshare Routes Affected by Merger
Editors Note: This post was originally published at 4AM PST on December 7. It was updated at 6PM PST on December 8 to add a bit more clarity on what the impact means on the mileage accrual process. Yesterday, the US Department of Justice approved the merger of … [Read more...]
Flight Review: Virgin America First Class, DAL-LAX/SFO-DAL
Editor's Note: This flight review will eventually be part of a larger trip report series about our trip to California in May. I am accelerating this post to provide more detail with the flight fresh in my mind.My wife's brother was getting married in L.A. in May. … [Read more...]
Save 25% on Virgin America & Win a Year of Free Flights and Uber
Virgin America's Cyber Monday sale includes savings on all its routes as well as the chance to win a year of free flights from Virgin America and rides from Uber. You must book by 10 PM Pacific to be eligible and use the promotion code CYBERRIDE to book.25% off … [Read more...]
