Feb
08
2022
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 Airbnb Guests Are Not Alright
About Gary Leff
American Express Launched No Fee Mileage-Earning Debit Card (Huge)
Feb
08
2022
American Express just announced ‘Rewards Checking’ for U.S. credit card customers. It has no account fees or minimum balances, pays half a percent annual yield on balances, and comes with a points-earning debit card (1 Membership Rewards point per $2 spend). I expect this will be my go-to for tax payments.
Airlines That Aren’t Cleaning Planes Need To Quit Promoting Covid Hygiene Theater
Feb
08
2022
Covid-19 notwithstanding many of us have come to focus on cleanliness in our lives, and prefer to associate with brands who share the same values. And at the very lease airlines that aren’t doing thorough cleans between flights need to stop implying that they are – because it just calls attention to the disconnect when passengers board the plane.
Man Dresses Up In Star Wars Garb And Hands Out Masks On Planes
Feb
08
2022
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.
18 Months Of Paramount+ Streaming For 56 Cents
Feb
07
2022
I didn’t have much interest in streaming Paramount+ but there’s a lot of content. My wife, daughter or I will certainly watch it once in the next 18 months making it worthwhile. I’ve set a calendar reminder to cancel before the service renews (and I also used a credit card that expires before that happens).
Great Seat Back Entertainment Hack For Delta (And Soon More United Planes, Too)
Feb
07
2022
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 Ottawa Trucker Protest Story Now Has A Hotel Angle
Feb
07
2022
Ottawa is under siege from a protest by anti-vaccine mandate truckers. These are mostly non-violent protests, but also shutting down the city. Most of Canada is vaccinated. There’s little incremental benefit to requiring this of truckers, who spend most of their work time alone. And truckers tend to do this by choice. Take people choosing to work solo, and try to make them do something, this is the group most likely to rebel not just most reasonable in feeling justified at rebelling.
Their trucks are choking off streets in the capital and protesters started digging in for the long haul. And now… hotels are cancelling reservations.
On The Day Of Frontier And Spirit Announce A Merger, Frontier Can’t Get Planes Off The Ground
Feb
07
2022
Spirit Airlines is being taken over by Frontier. The two large ultra low cost carriers in the U.S. are merging, if the U.S. government allows it, bringing together the primary drivers of lower fares and disaggregated service in the domestic market.
This morning’s Frontier Airlines operational meltdown – on the day of the merger announcement – may not be a good omen.
Nearly 1 In 6 Southwest Passengers Are Flying Using Points
Feb
07
2022
Southwest Airlines filed its 10-K with the SEC and as always it’s a treasure trove of information not just about the airline, but also about the Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program.
American Airlines Forming “Joint Frequent Flyer Program” With South America’s Gol
Feb
07
2022
American Airlines has completed its $200 million investment in Gol for 22.2 million preferred shares (representing 5.2% ownership stake), and now American is announcing that “American’s AAdvantage® and GOL’s SMILES loyalty programs will [together] create the largest joint frequent flyer program in the Americas with enhanced benefits for customers.”
