Apr
25
2025
Delta Air Lines has put improvements to its business class product on hold because of Trump’s tariff uncertainty.
Trumps Tariffs Derail Delta’s New Business Class Missoni Bedding And Mattress Pad Rollout To Late 2025
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“They Cash In While Service Sinks”: American Airlines Flight Attendants Union Blasts Execs For Money-Losing Quarter
Apr
24
2025
The American Airlines flight attendants union sent out a ‘hotline‘ message to cabin crew calling out management after a loss-making quarter. There’s a lot to criticize in how the airline has been run. None of those things are what the union chooses to highlight.
Hotel Beds Outperform Your Master Bedroom for Better Sex—Here’s Why [Roundup]
Apr
24
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.
[OFFER BEING PULLED]: The No Annual Fee Card That Makes Your Spending More Valuable Has A New Offer
Apr
24
2025
You may wonder why I’m writing about a cash back card, not a points offer. But this really is a points offer, in fact it’s a linchpin of a lot of folks strategies for earning transferable points with Chase.
Starting May 1, United Teams Must ‘Huddle’ Before Ousting Intoxicated Flyers—Here’s The Full Breakdown
Apr
24
2025
United Airlines is changing how flight attendants deal with drunk passengers onboard. Effective May 1, two flight attendants both have to share the judgment that the passenger is over the line. That will trigger collaboration with operations and the airport to handle removal of the customer from the aircraft
‘Bloody Rogues, Bloody Thieves’: Explosive 3-Minute Rant Over $437 Credit Card Hold At Holiday Inn Bangkok
Apr
24
2025
A woman arrived at the Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom two days ahead of the rest of her group. She asked the hotel to place a 14,626-baht (≈ US $400) authorization hold on her card to cover all four rooms for a five-night stay.
But she also told staff to collect payment from a relative when he arrived.
“Put Your Pants On!” Delta Business Class Flight Attendant Threatens To Divert From Tokyo After Passenger Exposes Himself To Toddler
Apr
24
2025
About halfway through the trip the mom got up to change her toddler’s diaper. As she stepped into the aisle she felt a hand touch her backside. She glanced toward the man, assumed it was accidental, and continued to the restroom.
On returning she asked her husband to take her seat with the baby so she could use the lavatory herself. When she got back she found her husband pale and shaken. He asked, “How long has he been like that?”
This Morning’s American Airlines Earnings Call: Premium Cabin Surges, $200m Drag From Flight 5342 & Chicago Gate Battle
Apr
24
2025
Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer Steve Johnson said “If United is gaining share in Chicago they’re gaining it from someone other than us” and noted that they’ve been profitable in Chicago in the past, have been there for 99 years, and have a loyalty customer base – though concedes “we understand we’ll probably always be second place in Chicago.”
Southwest Joins Bilt Rewards—Transfer Points To 19 Airline & Hotel Programs
Apr
24
2025
Bilt is out with news that they’ve added Southwest Airlines as a transfer partner. Outside of hotel programs, previously only Chase Ultimate Rewards points transferred to Southwest.
‘I’m Spending Donor Dollars, Not Taxpayer Funds’: Why AOC’s Private Jet Powers Her ‘Fight The Oligarchy’ Tour
Apr
23
2025
You used to catch Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez predominantly flying American Airlines. She’s a Member of Congress and they operate a majority of the flights at DC’s close-in National airport. Often she’s seen in first class. These days, though, she flies private. And she’s taking a lot of heat for it.
