Airline loyalty psychology helps explain why sticking with one carrier can make perfect sense. If you fly one airline frequently, concentrating your travel can earn elite status, free checked bags, better seats, lounge access, upgrades and other valuable benefits. But eventually, something interesting can happen. You stop choosing the airline because it offers the best…
Few things in air travel create quite as much excitement as an unexpected upgrade. You booked Economy. You expected Economy. Then suddenly you’re sitting in Premium Economy, First Class, or Business Class without paying anything extra. It feels like you’ve won…and in some ways, you have. But here’s why travelers love free upgrades… The appeal…
A few weeks ago, I landed in Europe after an overnight flight. I hadn’t slept much and I felt exhausted. I had a little over two hours before my next flight, figured I’d grab a quick bite to eat and relax. Then I walked into a Star Alliance lounge. I grabbed breakfast, found a quiet…
