Mar
11
2024
At 2 transferrable points per dollar, $65 million would translate to 130,000,000 points.
Man Buys $65 Million Skyscraper With A Credit Card, Earns $1.3 Million
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for March 2024.
Navigating Rental Car Scams: Strip Mall Guy’s Battle with Avis Over Unfair Charges
Mar
11
2024
When he rented the car he “noticed a huge dent.” So he did what many advise and took a photo, and also pointed it out to the rental company staffer. “[H]e noted it.” Also what you’re supposed to do!
Yet a few weeks after the rental, he received an email claiming he damaged the vehicle, showing the dent that he’d documented.
Why Full Service Falls Short: The Decline of Hospitality at Marriott And Other Hotels
Mar
11
2024
The Detroit Metro Airport Marriott sees a lot of distressed passengers stuck overnight, like any airport hotel would. Often they’re without luggage. One reader shared a story of what interacting with this hotel is like, when needing a bit of help.
Actually, You Don’t Need To Switch Your Phone To Airplane Mode (And Inflight Calls Are Ok, Too)
Mar
11
2024
Leave your phone on if you want. And it’s time to lift the U.S. ban on inflight calling.
New American Express Partnership Offers Free Point.me Award Search Access
Mar
11
2024
U.S. American Express customers with Membership Rewards accounts now have access to point.me to search for award travel across all of the airline loyalty programs that American Express transfers to. Members can log in with their Amex account for instant access.
It’s a really nice way to help American Express cardmembers make the most of their points, getting the greatest value from points transfers which can often be confusing – but done right it far more lucrative than any other redemption option.
United Airlines Bingo: A New Way to Fly or a Gamble in the Skies? [Roundup]
Mar
11
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.
‘A Rollercoaster Nosedive in the Sky’: Passengers Hit Ceiling On LATAM Flight 800 from Sydney to Auckland
Mar
11
2024
Passengers aboard the flight recounted moments of chaos and fear as some individuals, not secured by seatbelts, were propelled through the cabin, causing injuries and damage to the aircraft’s interior. Passenger Brian Jokat described the plane suddenly dropping without warning, likening the experience to a nosedive at the top of a rollercoaster before stabilizing again. Passengers hit the ceiling, with one individual suffering broken ribs after falling back down, among other reported injuries involving broken bones and head trauma.
How Park Hyatt St. Kitts Delivered and Disappointed: A Candid Review
Mar
10
2024
I’ve been meaning to visit the Park Hyatt St. Kitts for years. I’ve made bookings in the past but never made the trip happen. So I was excited to finally visit over Presidents’ Day weekend.
I booked a standard room on points and confirmed a suite upgrade. Then I was fortunate to have a further upgrade to a Deluxe Pool Suite.
This Can’t Be Real: Jealous Wife Confronts Bikini-Clad Passenger For Flirting With Her Husband
Mar
10
2024
This is a pretty shocking altercation in first class. A woman in a bikini prances onto the plane. She must violate every airline appearance standard, but she’s been allowed to board. And she gets into a fight with the woman in the row behind her, because the scantily clad passenger appeared a little too sexy to that woman’s husband.
In fact, the wife threw a blanket on the passenger in the bikini – something that woman didn’t take kindly to.
Air Florida 2.0: Ousted Airline CEO Hatches Plan For “Air Flo” [Roundup]
Mar
10
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.
