Dec
06
2020
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.
Passenger Tests Positive For Covid-19, Heads To The Airport
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Video: Fire Department Uses Water Cannon To Remove Swarm Of Bees From A Passenger Jet
Dec
06
2020
A swarm of bees “clamped themselves on to the window” of an Air Vistara plane parked in Kolkata. The fire department was called, and used a water cannon to disperse the bees.
Crime Spree: Shootings At Limited-Service Hotels Continues
Dec
06
2020
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.
As Kauai Shuts Down Again, The Grand Hyatt Closes. Who Knows When It Will Re-Open?
Dec
05
2020
The Grand Hyatt Kauai will remain closed for the rest of 2020 and into 2021, though it is not yet clear when the property will re-open. Kauai is one of Hawaii’s most beautiful islands, and the Grand Hyatt a top spot for frequent travelers – but not right now since the island’s Mayor has decided to stop accepting travelers with a negative test for Covid-19.
“Bye Karen!” Passengers Yell As Mask Refusenik Escorted Off Flight By Cops
Dec
05
2020
Fox & Friends writer Griffin Frank shared video of a passenger confronted by a Frontier Airlines employee over their refusal to wear a mask on board.
The passenger would probably have gotten away with ignoring the mask request, and been on her way, but while the employee was still in earshot she started cursing. And that’s what got her removed, a ban from the airline, and a round of applause and “Goodbye Karen”‘s from other passengers as she was booted from the flight.
[Roundup] Get 18 Years Of Free Hotel Stays If You Make A Baby On Valentine’s Day
Dec
05
2020
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.
1 Card Can Get You A Southwest Companion Pass For 2 Years
Dec
05
2020
Chase’s 100,000 point offer for the premium Southwest Airlines business card will earn you enough points for a Companion Pass as soon as you’ve spent enough to earn the bonus. There are (4) things to know about applying for this card – that if timed right can get you a second person traveling with you for just the taxes for nearly two full years.
Federal Government Spends Money On Billboards Questioning The Safety Of Air Travel
Dec
05
2020
Should the National Railroad Passenger Corporation really be spending money on billboard ads questioning the safety of airlines, which another federal agency is responsible for ensuring?
Industry Debate: Are Co-Brand Credit Cards Better Than Bank Rewards Cards?
Dec
05
2020
Last year Airline Information asked me to debate Stifel analyst Joe DeNardi on whether airlines should spin off their frequent flyer programs. I argued that they should not, that they were more valuable with incentives aligned through common ownership.
This year Airline Information again asked me to do a debate as part of their loyalty industry conference. This time I squared off against Charanpal Brar from Bond Brand Loyalty on the question of whether airline co-brand cards are as valuable as bank currencies.
Has Hyatt Effectively Restored The Old ‘Gold Passport’ Program For 2021?
Dec
04
2020
In March 2017 World of Hyatt replaced Hyatt Gold Passport. Nothing changed about earning or redeeming points, this was entirely a change to Hyatt’s elite program.
Hyatt’s cutting elite qualification requirements in half for 2021 seems surprisingly like rolling back the clock to Hyatt Gold Passport.
