New LAX Long-Hauls Canceled, FAA Upgrades Malaysia Safety Rating, and Mileage Plan Dread

NORSE ATLANTIC CANCELS LONGHAUL SERVICE FROM LOS ANGELES – Live and Let’s Fly

Not a good sign for the new carrier.

US FAA RESTORES MALAYSIA’S CATEGORY 1 AIR SAFETY RATING – Sam Chui

Now I’m wondering how long before we see a long-haul flight to LAX, or elsewhere.

Worrying – Alaska Mileage Plan says it’s bringing in a “simplified award chart” – Traveling For Miles

I’ve been dreading this day. It might be time to make some speculative bookings in cabins I’ve wanted to fly with the stash of Alaska miles I have.

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