Mar
18
2018
Graham McTavish stars in the Starz seres Outlander. He’s appeared in Rambo, Lost, and Prison Break. And he’s had it with the flights he took last week on United.
United Crew Joking About Killing Dogs
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for March 2018.
Hotel Check-in Clerks Who Measure Your Sexual Satisfaction and More
Mar
18
2018
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Bring Your Own Arm Rest Divider to End ‘Elbow Wars’
Mar
18
2018
Since coach travel is generally awful there are several entrepreneurs who come up with things they can sell you to make yourself more comfortable, simple solutions to real world problems.
Want extra tray space in coach? Bring along a tray that you can attach to the window. In the same spirit there’s the portable arm rest divider.
The End of United Polaris?
Mar
18
2018
In June 2016 United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz unveiled the airline’s new business class product Polaris.
There would be new Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, new meals, and some new service concepts including wine tasting flights and drink carts. United also announced new Polaris business class lounges.
Thai Airways Bans Fat Passengers and Lap Infants From New Business Class
Mar
18
2018
Thai Airways has myriad inflight products. They’re known for aircraft swaps at the last minute. Although in recent years they’ve tried to rationalize their fleet as part of an effort to stem losses, with the Thai national carrier you never quite know what you’re going to get. One of the things that’s different in the fleet is that the reverse herringbone seat in their Boeing 787-9s. And these seats have seat belts with airbags. They can’t accommodate waists larger than 56 inches, and you cannot add a seat belt extender to them or else the airbag would be misaligned. This size limit also means parents with lap infants can’t sit in these seats. So Thai Airways has banned passengers of a large size and parents with lap infants from the new business class on their…
New Name for Hyatt Guests Without Breakfast and United Kills More Than Just Dogs and Bunnies?
Mar
18
2018
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
United Diverts Flight Because They Put Another Dog on Wrong Plane
Mar
17
2018
Last week United forced a passenger to stow their puppy in an overhead bin, killing it. And then they sent a family dog to Japan by mistake.
United kills more dogs than any other airline, and they lose more dogs than anyone else does too. And whoops they did it again, but they’re going to extreme lengths to limit the PR damage… all without acknowledging they have a problem.
Sometimes a Devaluation is Too Bad to Even Be Believed
Mar
17
2018
With everyone nervous about what a combined program for Starwood and Marriott will look like, and a 1:3 transfer ratio in place, the idea of 950,000 Starpoints for the Residence Inn in Arlington, Texas for a $94 room right.. jarring, amiright?
VIDEO: Flight Attendant Scolds Couple Caught Having Sex in the Lavatory
Mar
17
2018
In January Virgin Atlantic was promoting ‘love suites’ in business class. There’s a long history of Virgin promoting inflight sex to promote their brand. Sir Richard Branson declared the mile high club ‘legitimized’ by the airline in 1999.
It’s all a lie, and a video proves it.
Should Hotels Put Wall Mounted Toiletries in the Shower?
Mar
17
2018
Hotels these days are all about the environment, which means their fiscal environment, reducing costs and increasing profit margins. So if they can convince you not to have your sheets changed and to reuse your towels that saves on housekeeping expense and on laundry. Hyatt even took away promised turn down service from top elites.
