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Our point of view on the United-Continental merger
by admin on May.03, 2010, under Airlines
United is merging with Continental to form the largest airline in the world (see news). United will carry the name, and probably its poor customer service, to the newly merged airline. I’m not sure how combining two non-profitable airlines will make the company profitable; the merger will create more United 1K and Global Service members. The merger will further dilute and devalue airline miles and making redemption of airline miles harder. This is why hotel points are much more valuable than airline miles.
Furthermore, I wouldn’t be shocked if United will follow Spirit Airlines’ lead and begin charging for carry on baggage for non-Premier members. You heard the prediction here first! Vacationers and casual flyers are going to get squeezed either way, whether they pay for carry on or get the Premier Baggage membership for $250.00.
The good news here is it will take these two inefficient airlines another 18 months to 2 years to merge their internal systems. It is definitely time to burn your airline miles and consider switching to the SkyTeam or OneWorld alliances, or JetBlue or Southwest if they’re available in your market.
Happy: Lunar New Year; Valentines Day; and President’s Day!
by admin on Feb.14, 2010, under Business Travel, Vacation
The Triangle Trip Gang would like to wish their readers and fans a very Prosperous Lunar New Year; Happy Valentines Day; and Great President’s Day!
For those visiting Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics, you may want to check out our previous post on where the locals eat. We have Vancouver restaurant recommendations for the following cuisines: Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French and other great seafood restaurants. Vancouver is one of the best places to visit to eat!
Triangle Trip’s one year anniversary!
by admin on Dec.21, 2009, under Business Travel
It has been a year since Triangle Trip’s inaugural post. Looking back at the past 12 months, we have shared all sorts of valuable information on www.triangletrip.com.
Highlights from the past 12 months’ posts include: multiple EQM and MQM bonuses, bonus hotel offers, airport reviews, free golf clubs, iPhone apps, dining experiences, rental car perks, driving tips and short cuts, where to stay in different places, etc. We will continue to provide more insight in the years ahead.
The Triangle Trip team wants to thank our readers. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, and a prosperous new year.
Best wishes from Big A, Captain G, Statusmonger, Terminal D, the Coach, and Ace
