Oct
19
2019
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.
The Future of the W Hotel Brand Will Be Born at Union Square
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Mayor Bill de Blasio Wants Your Next New York Hotel Stay To Be More Expensive
Oct
18
2019
De Blasio is proposing to eliminate the ability for new hotels to be built ‘by right’ as long as they conform to zoning laws, and instead require a special permit in “a process that would effectively grant the local City Council member veto power over any new hotel room.”
The largest hotel owners in the city say “they’ll rest easier if the city severely restricts the construction of competing accommodations.”
How the CIA Uses Starbucks Gift Cards
Oct
18
2019
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.
American Airlines Will Start Aggressively Auditing Carry On Bags November 1st
Oct
18
2019
American told customer service managers this week by memo that “[t]he FAA issued a notification to American Airlines indicating [they] are failing to comply with [their]r carry-on baggage program parameters.”
In response the airline “committed to increase the number of self-audits at each mainline station.”
What You’re Missing By Doing the Math on $59 Delta SkyMiles Select
Oct
18
2019
SkyMiles Select has generated much virtual ink as a brand new $59 program from Delta offering Main cabin 1 boarding, 8 drink coupons, and a luggage tag. Doing the math on this offer misses a bigger drawback.
American’s New Push Boarding Notifications Work Differently Than You Think
Oct
17
2019
American Airlines announced yesterday that their mobile app will prompt customers when their flight is boarding. That’s something that Delta, United, and Southwest have already offered.
There’s some confusion in the blogosphere over how this feature works.
Delta CEO Reminder on How to Treat Customers
Oct
17
2019
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.
Qatar Airways CEO Expected Doug Parker to Be Ousted, Congratulates Rival Delta
Oct
17
2019
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker, the biggest troll in aviation, gave an interviewing suggesting American Airlines got outmaneuvered by Delta, that he thought their CEO would get replaced, and that he’s still considering leaving oneworld over bad relations with American.
American Airlines Is Facing a Cheeseburger Shortage
Oct
17
2019
American Airlines plans to drop the cheeseburger from lunch service in mid-November, however they have already run out of beef patties and aren’t buying more. Instead of a choice between salad and a cheeseburger, customers are being given a choice between salad and vegetarian pasta. Customers who may have pre-ordered cheeseburgers are getting a surprise – no meat option at all.
Big Changes to Southwest Rapid Rewards: Tougher Companion Pass, No Points Expiration
Oct
17
2019
Southwest Airlines is eliminating expiration of points, raising the requirements for the Companion Pass, and announcing that starting in 2021 they’ll collect any changes in TSA fees and airport facilities charges when elites use free standby.
