Southwest Airlines quietly raised checked bag fees on Tuesday. This has gotten little notice.
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for November 2024.
Buy Alaska Airlines Miles At Lowest Price Ever, Just 1.27 Cents Apiece For Unlimited Points
Alaska Airlines is selling miles with a 100% bonus through November 15th.
The Ultimate Guide To Finding Hidden Gem Restaurants—And Spotting Overhyped Traps
Here’s what well-informed experts say, what they get wrong, and the tools you should really be using.
Quick-Witted or Over the Line? American Airlines Gate Agent Slam’s Trump Supporter’s Clothing On Halloween [Roundup]
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.
No Heat, No AC? Inside This California Hilton’s ‘One-Temperature’ Policy That Has Guests Struggling For Comfort
One Hilton hotel in Southern California doesn’t even give their guests access to heating and air conditioning on demand. Sometimes it’s one, sometimes it’s the other, and sometimes guests aren’t allowed to use either one.
Insider Secrets Exposed: Scandals, Outrageous Requests, And Celebrity Drama From Private Resorts For The Ultra-Wealthy
A five-year employee of a private resort “for the rich and famous” who worked in food and beverage answered questions online about their experiences and the things that they overhead working. They envied the lifestyles of wealthy guests, and found famous guests to often be paranoid and guarded – and would often visit alone (cherishing the space).
Hyatt’s Bold Premium-Only Strategy: CEO Calls Out Low-End Brands, Poised for a Big Credit Card Payday
Hyatt’s latest earnings call reveals a firm commitment to premium brands as CEO Mark Hoplamazian dismisses low-end market competition, emphasizes loyalty growth, and sets sights on renegotiating a lucrative credit card partnership.
Emergency Landing: American Airlines 777 Turns Back To Buenos Aires After SOS Banging From Cargo Hold
Thursday night’s American Airlines flight 954 from Buenos Aires to New York JFK pushed back 4 minutes early – but turned around and returned to the airport after passengers on board the Boeing 777-300ER (registration N717AN) heard noises that seemed to be coming from the cargo hold.
Government’s New Airline Refund Rule Sticks It To Passengers, In The Most Obvious Way Ever
The new government rule is less generous than United’s and Delta’s policy used to be, but better than American’s policy.
So I was worried – correctly, it turns out – that the DOT rule might cause United and Delta to revert to the government’s less generous standard, leaving many passengers worse off. Oh, and automatic refunds are slow refunds.
United Airlines Passenger Hit In Head By Loose Panel Mid-Flight, Held Together By Band-Aids [Roundup]
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.