Jun
08
2025
Southwest Airlines is expected by many to announce its first flight to Europe, launching Iceland service next year.
Southwest Airlines Likely To Start Transatlantic Flights—Eyes Iceland As Europe Gateway
About Gary Leff
Bag Of Coke In The Hallway, Bugs In The Closet—Marriott Still Wants Every Penny [Roundup]
Jun
08
2025
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.
100,000 Point Offer: American Express Business Gold
Jun
07
2025
The American Express® Business Gold Card had one of the better initial bonus offers already at 70,000 Membership Rewards points.
This Family Reached The Gate While Their Plane Was Still Boarding—But American Airlines Software Gave Their Seats To Someone Else
Jun
07
2025
This is terrible customer service. The family could have made the flight, despite their American Airlines delay. They rushed to the gate, found the flight still boarding, and were relieved – only to have that taken away from them because (1) their seats had already been given away and (2) gate agents wouldn’t take the time to help them understand what happened.
Southwest Passengers Learn The Hard Way: One Change Now Wrecks Their Return Flight, Losing Free Bags, Perks, And Travel Credits
Jun
07
2025
You can no longer change the outbound portion of a ticket without affecting the return and this appears even to impact same day flight changes.
Le Meridien Maldives Hits Guests With 24-Hour Ultimatum—Marriott’s Latest Shady Move Against Mistake Rates [Roundup]
Jun
07
2025
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.
They Said It Was Just A Fuel Stop—Then The Tactical Team Stormed The Cabin And Ordered Everyone’s Heads Down
Jun
06
2025
Passengers were initially told the stop was for a “fuel top-off.” Instead, video shot from inside the cabin shows at least eight officers in tactical gear storming the aircraft, ordering everyone to keep their heads down, and escorting a single male passenger off the aircraft. One officer rifles through the man’s rollaboard before the team exits.
Capital One Venture X Review
Jun
06
2025
The card is worth getting, spurred on by the initial bonus offer. It’s worth using for my ongoing spend. And it’s worth having for the benefits.
Delta Delays Flight 8 Hours, Sends 200 Passengers To A Hotel With Just 13 Rooms—Then Ditches Everyone In The Parking Lot
Jun
06
2025
Delta’s brand new Naples to Atlanta flight melted down on May 27 before even leaving Italy. Flight 279 sat on the ground for more than seven hours, and was then cancelled outright. Roughly 200 exhausted passengers were herded onto buses and driven a dozen miles to a hotel where the airline had reserved just 13 rooms.
United Quietly Revives Solo Flyer Surcharge—Pay More If You Travel Alone [Roundup]
Jun
06
2025
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.
