AA News Page Six Style: Rumor, Leaks, and Sneak Peeks
Earlier this month, American was mentioned in a “Just asking” piece on Page Six of the NY Post:
WHICH megastar is so notoriously rude to airline staff that American Airlines workers prefer to take breaks to avoid him?
Hmmmm….wonder who that might be? Alex Van Halen?
Well, in the spirt of Page Six, I bring you these news items:
Rumor
It’s been rumored for about a week that the San Diego Admirals Club was closing. I don’t usually mention rumors unless it’s been confirmed by JonNYC in the Traveling Better forums:
The Admirals Club was advised by the SAN Airport that we would be required to relocate and either build a new Club or negotiate with a 3rd party Lounge provider for use of their Lounge.
Sneak Peek
Here’s some advance news about an offer (from one of my favorite retailers) that hasn’t gone live yet.
4X AAdvantage Miles from Newegg.com
Award: 4 miles per dollar
Dates: May 19, 2012 – May 22, 2012
Offer: Limited time offer for AAdvantage eShopping members! Earn double miles per dollar spent when you shop at Newegg. Newegg is a leading e-commerce company focused on providing a positive shopping experience and a broad selection of high-quality technology & entertainment retail goods at very competitive prices.
Rewards are not eligible on the following: All Belkin products, all Escort products, all Bose products and HP Touchpads.
I’m looking for a new wifi router that allows me shape traffic so this offer arrives just in time. I almost purchased one yesterday, but fortunately I decide to do a little more research. I’m glad I waited.
Even better, now I have good excuse to buy a SSD!
Leaks
Points, Miles & Martinis posted this the other day:
Points, Miles and Martinis is excited to partially reveal the BEST TRAVEL DEAL EVER, an exciting new giveaway that gives PMM readers a chance to WIN lots of free American Airlines miles.
Details of this promotion will be closely guarded at all times until we publish them on Monday, May 21, 2012.
“closely guarded”? Not for my moles;-) Here’s what I know:
• Contest will giveaway 5,000 AAdvantage miles in 1k increments
• Participants can enter by leaving a comment in the official entry post with the BEST TRAVEL DEAL
• Grand Prize winner will receive 3,000 AAdvantage miles and will be picked based on quality of travel deal
• Two more prizes will be award to two entrants selected at random to receive 1,000 AAdvantage miles
The contest goes live at 8 PM EST, and in the spirit of the “Radisson Big Night Giveaway”, you have to be one of the first 100,000 people to participate.
Teaser
Speaking of giveaways – I’ll being giving away another 1,000 AAdvantage Mile and a package of Marcus Samuelsson Spiced Nut Mix this weekend. Check back tomorrow for details!
Photo: Rotterdam – gossip and rumours
Credit: R/DV/RS on Flickr