Feb
20
2024
As I’ve been telling you to expect, American Airlines is changing how miles are awarded based on how you buy your ticket.
American Airlines Will No Longer Award Miles On Most Third Party Bookings Starting In May
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for February 2024.
Why Capital One’s $35 Billion Purchase of Discover Is A Big Win for Consumers
Feb
20
2024
Durbin-Marshall seeks to require cards to be used either on the American Express or Discover networks as a challenge to Visa and Mastercard. This deal massively bolsters Discover, creating more competition in payments processing.
Ultimately by promoting competition without legislative action (and legislative destruction), this is great for consumers and rewards.
American Airlines Just Raised Checked Bag Fees To A Large Airline Record $40
Feb
20
2024
American Airlines has increased first and second checked bag fees to a most-expensive in the industry $40 per first checked bag on domestic U.S. itineraries and $45 for the second checked bag. They’ve also increased checked bag fees for travel to Central America and the Caribbean.
Avoid This Common Hotel Mistake: The Alarm Clock Check You Can’t Afford to Miss
Feb
19
2024
Being woken up in the middle of the night during your hotel stay is a huge fail, since fundamentally the basic thing you’re paying for is a night’s sleep!
Full Service Airlines And Hotels Have Forgotten They’re In The Hospitality Business
Feb
19
2024
Here’s an interesting take I came across from the former owner of Eleven Madison Park restaurant in New York. He was able to create a ‘moment’ for diners one time by going outside to a hot dog cart and plating it for the guests. And that was the memory for them of the night.
The Secret Life of Airport Chaplains: Saving Souls, Crowd Control, And Worst Case Scenarios
Feb
19
2024
I have to admit I’ve never been inside an airport chapel. I walk right past them. I’ve read plenty of articles suggesting that they’re peaceful refuges in crowded airports, a place of peace and quiet to relax religion aside. And I suppose that at least usually the case. But I’ve always felt strange just walking in.
The Trader Joe’s Room Service Scandal: Luxury or Scam? [Roundup]
Feb
19
2024
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.
Are Hotel Room Duvets And Throw Pillows Really Changed After Each Guest?
Feb
19
2024
As a general matter if you see something white it’s being changed, if it’s multicolored it was probably purchased specifically to avoid showing stains. Pricier chains have changed bedding more regularly than budget hotels. There was once a standard in the industry for mid-priced and below to change duvets four times a year coinciding with a deep clean of the room.
Averting Aerial Ambush: El Al Flight From Thailand Evades Spoofed ATC Hijacking Attempt
Feb
18
2024
The crew of an El Al flight from Phuket, Thailand to Tel Aviv thwarted an attempt by hostile elements to hijack the aircraft’s communication network on Sunday.
El Al flight 88 was navigating through airspace with regular Houthi activity. Crewmembers received instructions to deviate significantly from their flight plan.
Why Airlines Had Lounges On Planes In The 60s And 70s, And Why Some Still Do Today
Feb
18
2024
Looking back on the dawn of long haul travel in luxurious jets, many people are shocked to learn that airlines frequently offered onboard lounges. Even grand pianos on board!
How quaint, that seems! Why would an airline ‘waste space’ with places for passengers to congregate? Modern airline executives shove as many seats into a plane as possible, even stealing space from lavatories and galleys wherever they can.
