Mar
02
2023
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.
Devaluation Of Rewards Programs Hits The Mainstream [Roundup]
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for March 2023.
Want Great Dumplings? Taiwan Will Pay Tourists To Visit
Mar
02
2023
Taiwan had early success containing Covid-19. Like much of Asia it was heavily locked down during the pandemic. And despite re-opening, pandemic restrictions haven’t been completely lifted. It’s not yet seen as a major tourism destination. Fewer than one million tourists entered Taiwan in 2022.
That’s a problem for Taiwan because cultural exchange and deepening ties with the rest of the world are its best path forward for securing support that will deter Chinese invasion. So they’re literally going to pay tourists to visit!
Severe Turbulence Sends 7 Passengers To Hospital As Flight Goes Into “Free Fall”
Mar
02
2023
Lufthansa’s flight from Austin to Frankfurt hit severe turbulence on Wednesday, diverting to Washington Dulles airport and sending seven passengers to the hospital.
Passengers on board the Airbus A330 were screaming on board flight 469 as they were taken by surprise and food and personal items went flying through the cabin.
Should Biden’s Pick To Head The FAA Be Confirmed?
Mar
01
2023
Phil Washington, who runs the Denver airport, was nominated by President Biden to head the FAA and confirmation hearings were held today in the Senate. Among other roles, the FAA has a huge responsibility in aviation safety as well as directly providing air traffic control service.
Hack For Finding Virgin And Delta Award Space [Roundup]
Mar
01
2023
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.
Southwest Airlines Has 3 New Promotions To Score Elite Status Faster
Mar
01
2023
Southwest Airlines is out with a double elite qualifying offer on paid tickets, allowing award travel to count towards status as well, and pairing it with increased status-earning from spend on a Southwest Airlines credit card all between March 1 and May 31, 2023.
Hyatt Changing Award Prices, With U.S. Hotels, All-Inclusives And Luxury Properties Costing More Points
Mar
01
2023
Hyatt has announced its annual redemption category changes which will go into effect March 28 at 8 a.m. Central time. Overall 372 properties are changing category, with 214 going up and 158 going down.
Overall U.S. hotels are going up, while Europe and Asia should get less expensive. In general the best and most luxurious hotels are going up, even in regions where redemption categories are falling generally. And all-inclusives get more expensive.
Do Airline Pilots Deserve To Make Over $300,000 A Year?
Mar
01
2023
Traditionally a pilot at a regional airline might start out earning less than $50,000 per year, but get hired on by a major airline and that goes up quickly into the six figures, and well over $300,000 for senior captains flying widebody aircraft overseas. Some earn over $400,000.
Yet we’ve heard a lot of complaining by pilots recently. Contracts are open for negotiation at American Airlines, Southwest, and United.
30% Bonus Transferring Capital One Miles To Virgin
Mar
01
2023
Capital One transfers to Virgin miles will receive a 30% bonus during the month of March. This applies to transfers for Venture X, Venture, VentureOne, Venture X Business and Spark Miles cardholders.
Full Details Of Brand New DoorDash Rewards Mastercard From Chase
Mar
01
2023
The DoorDash Rewards Mastercard has just launched, and is available for applications. It’s a no annual fee cash back card, where you’ll want to consider it for bonus earning categories and benefits but not for everyday spend.
