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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.
US Olympians Stuck In Tokyo Thanks To United
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Monthly Archives for August 2021.
How To Keep Air France KLM Miles From Expiring (What The Program Rules Don’t Tell You)
Aug
09
2021
I recently wrote about my reasons for not transferring points speculative into Air France KLM’s Flying Blue program – even when there’s a great bonus to do so – I explained that it’s because of their expiration policy.
What I failed to point out is that the official policy isn’t always enforced, in fact I was able to extend my miles by two years without taking a flight or putting a charge on their credit card.
Passengers Revolt, Get Racist Flight Attendants Kicked Off Flight
Aug
09
2021
Two men ‘huffed’ at a flight attendant when asked to put on their shoes for the plane’s takeoff as the aircraft taxied out. The crewmember appears to have escalated the encounter, and asked the pilot to head back to the gate – where police were called and armed officers entered the aircraft to remove the men who were described as “disobedient.”
Video of the incident shows other passengers objecting to what was going down. You can hear “don’t get off” and “sit down.” The men were allowed to stay, and the flight attendants were taken off.
Southwest Airlines Threatens Passenger With Joe Biden Sign
Aug
08
2021
A Southwest Airlines passenger was told she couldn’t display her “Arizonenses Con Biden” sign if she wanted to fly because, the Biden supporter said an agent told her, “many customers are offended by your sign.”
[Roundup] United Polaris Lounge Re-Opening, Man With Sword At Washington Dulles
Aug
08
2021
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.
Americans Will Soon Need An $8 Visa For Travel To Europe
Aug
08
2021
Starting sometime next year Schengen Europe will make Americans get an ‘ETIAS’ (“European Travel Information and Authorization System”) which is $7 electronic travel permission. Americans will apply online in advance and pay 7 euros, and this permission will be valid for 3 years.
American Airlines Introducing New 490,000 Mile One-Way Award
Aug
08
2021
American Airlines has a new unpublished award chart level for flights between the U.S. and China, now charging as much as 490,000 miles one-way for a redemption. This includes American Airlines flights to Hong Kong as well.
Americans May Be Banned From Travel To Europe Again, Announcing Expected This Week
Aug
08
2021
The EU is expected to recommend against allowing American visitors, however each country still sets its own entry rules. As a result nothing may change, there could be come changes in rules leading to greater inconsistency, or several countries could ban American travelers.
New Kentucky Fried Chicken Hotel Offers Daily Free Chicken Credit
Aug
08
2021
They offer “chick-flicks playing in the cinema room” and drumsticks in the bedding, wallpaper, towels and even arcade machine. At ~ US$150 per night, guests can only stay a single night, though each room comes with $140 worth of free chicken that can be ordered via a ‘press for chicken’ button in the room.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s New Taxpayer-Funded Plane
Aug
07
2021
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.
