News and notes from around the interweb:
- This Uber driver accepted a ride and did not move. He didn’t respond to messages. He just sat in his vehicle, hoping the rider would cancel and he’d pocket a cancel fee.
I wouldn’t have gone to confront the Uber driver – I would have just requested a new ride with Lyft, and waited for the Uber driver to cancel (which they’d have needed to eventually).
Uber driver tries to cheat customer by not picking them up, forcing them to cancel the ride, yet still get paid
byu/Imoprich inmildlyinfuriating - The Interesting History of In-Flight Entertainment
- That is, in fact, the trade under normal conditions. But we are not living in normal conditions.
Spotted by @wusa9 at Reagan National Airport's air traffic control tower: "will vector for food" pic.twitter.com/3IQ47Ugv2E
— Spencer Allan Brooks (@SpencerSays) November 7, 2025
- United is so proactive about recognizing million miler status, I love to see it.
Very excited to become a @united Million Mile Flyer today pic.twitter.com/hqR7SkOyJW
— Jennifer (aka Dr J) (@SidewalkSafari) November 9, 2025
- Qantas adding extra legroom coach section to its narrowbody aircraft A321XLR and A220s will be delivered wth Economy Plus, and 737s will see a retrofit. The seats will be complimentary for Qantas Gold elites and higher.
- GHA Discovery is selling Discovery Dollars at 15% off until December 1. Titanium members earn 7% rebates on their spend, and there’s no earning on charges paid with Discovery Dollars. Plus Discovery Dollars expire two years after they’re earned. There’s some value here, and some will be tempted to cover upcoming stays with this, but though you can buy ‘money’ at 15% off it’s not quite an infinite money glitch…
@ Gary — United Million Miler recognition is not consistent. For my SO’s very recent Million Miler flight, we planned months in advance to connect at a hub (IAH) with a long layover before an international departure on a PAID Polaris ticket. ZERO recognition until we pointed out the big event. Pathetic. About what I’ve come to expect from all airlines — NOTHING.
Scammer gonna scam. Time to hold them accountable.
Separate, but related to the whole ‘credit cards’ thing…
Anyone else receive the mailer from Wells Fargo today about the conversion to Autograph?
“Whether or not you obtain a new Bilt 2.0 Card, your card will convert to a Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Card. Your new Wells Fargo card can be activated and used beginning on February 6, 2026, but will not be associated with Bilt or earn Bilt Rewards.”
“You should receive your new Autograph Card by early February.”
“There is no application or credit bureau inquiry.”
“Your Autograph Card will have a new account number.”
“This change will not impact your Bilt Points balance or how you access Bilt Rewards, subject to Bilt’s Terms and Conditions.”
Some real ‘mommie and daddie are getting a divorce’ vibes.
I turn on PIN verification under Safety in both Uber & Lyft apps so the drivers cant claim they picked me up without the PIN. I got scammed once years ago, cant believe this is still going on.
@Kimo C. — Good advice. I use it with Uber, but I should do the same for Lyft.