Jul
29
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Chinese Hackers Breached United Airlines, Pilot Makes Emergency Landing at Closed Airport, and More
About Gary Leff
Hyatt’s Diamond Challenge Ends July 31. Register Now if You Want It, Though It’ll Be Back
Jul
29
2015
There’s no more ‘instant Diamond’ status offer, you actually have to stay 12 nights within 60 days for Diamond. But you don’t even need to have status with another chain to sign up, you just need to ask for the challenge.
However, Hyatt let me know this morning that registration for their Elite Tier Offer will close on July 31. If you’re considering the Hyatt Diamond challenge, you need to request it before the end of the business week. It’s going to come back, but they haven’t said when.
No, Credit Cards Aren’t a Scam. Why Do You Ask?
Jul
29
2015
Christopher Elliott wrote this morning “Yes, I called credit cards a scam — wanna make something of it?”
Why yes – yes I do.
With LaGuardia Getting a Makeover, These are the 5 Other Worst Airports in America
Jul
28
2015
Ben Mutzabaugh has a good piece on the other really bad airports, although I suspect investments at LaGuardia won’t make it better any time soon.
TSA Doesn’t Just Miss Weapons and Bombs. They Miss People, Too!
Jul
28
2015
The TSA doesn’t just fail to detect bombs and weapons 95% of the time, they fail to detect people, too.
Passenger Lights Plane on Fire, Making Travel Free, and Imaginary Friends at Heathrow
Jul
28
2015
I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Maybe Delta Will Shut Up About Middle East Subsidies Now That They Own a Stake in the Most Subsidized Chinese Airline
Jul
28
2015
I’ve made the point many times in the past that despite protests about subsidies received by the Middle East airlines Etihad, Emirates, and Qatar, that Delta doesn’t actually care about subsidies. They care about scoring political points as leverage to use the power of government to shut down competition.
Now Delta is buying a $450 million stake in China Eastern — which is the most state-subsidized Chinese airline. So Delta will benefit from a chunk of those subsidies.
750 Free United Miles!
Jul
28
2015
You get 750 United miles just for signing up for Mypoints, the online shopping portal.
If you make a purchase of $25 or more at an online retailer through the shopping portal within 30 days you get another 1000 United miles on top.
Points appear to post in about a week, despite the offer promising 6 to 8 weeks.
72 Hour Flash Sale on United Miles
Jul
28
2015
United is offering a 72 hour flash sale (though July 30) on purchased miles.
You’ll have to provide your account number and password to reveal your offer. Some folks are receiving a 50% bonus on points purchased. I was offered a 35% discount. Both work out to the same cost per miles.
New Microsoft Points Program Lets You Earn at Starbucks, Whole Foods, and More
Jul
27
2015
American Express Plenti – the coalition rewards program that gives you points for transactions with a variety of merchants like AT&T, ExxonMobil, RiteAid, and more now has a new competitor Earn by Microsoft.
So far their partners are in different spaces. Here are the initial places you can earn via Microsoft’s new program:
