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Pay Extra For A Drink At Delta One Lounge JFK — And Amex May Not Count It Right [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on April 2, 2026

Apr 02 2026

News and notes from around the interweb: Warning don’t use your SkyMiles Amex to pay for upgraded beverages at the Delta One lounge JFK it doesn’t code as a restaurant, and also sends a Resy solicitation for feedback but doesn’t code as a Resy restaurant either. I'd also note the restaurant doesn't code as such when using Amex. And, despite receiving a Resy solicitation for feedback, it doesn't code as Resy, either. So don't use your SkyMiles Amex card to pay. @xJonNYC — Jamie Baker (@baker_never_y) April 1, 2026 70% bonus on transferring Chase points to IHG One Rewards in April. This is a poor use of points. Don’t transfer points to IHG. An IHG point is worth about half a cent. They’ll often sell it for that, even. If you want to book IHG…

Marriott Guests Now Earn Points For Skipping Toilet Flushes — Saving Water Or Just Saving Money? [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on April 1, 2026

Apr 01 2026

Marriott says guests can now earn points for skipping toilet flushes, raising the obvious question of whether this is about sustainability or simple cost cutting. Also in the roundup on April Fools’ Day: Amex kills the Platinum Saks credit, Qantas swaps in a first class cheeseburger, and San Diego’s Aspire lounge is getting much bigger.

United Adds Godiva Chocolates To Domestic First Class — As Both Brands Turn 100 [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 31, 2026

Mar 31 2026

News and notes from around the interweb: United Airlines adds pre-arrival Godiva chocolates to domestic first class. They used to offer these in premium transcon and long haul business class 30 years ago – but where you’d select out of a box. These are individually wrapped. Unfortunately it’s for April only, can’t keep up this investment too long (and probably only being subsidized by Godiva for a short bit). The Belgian chocolatier, like United, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary and will be featured onboard throughout the month of April. Specifically, United says the chocolates will be offered in domestic first class on flights over 901 miles, excluding those departing from Canada and Latin America. The chocolates will be presented as part of the pre-arrival service, about 90 minutes before landing. Flight attendants will serve them…

This Wasn’t TSA — It Was The Line To Get Into Delta’s LaGuardia Lounge [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 30, 2026

Mar 30 2026

This wasn’t a TSA line — it was the crowd waiting to get into Delta’s lounge at LaGuardia. Also a fish on the DFW runway, the King of Thailand flying his own plane, and SiriusXM looking more obsolete by the day.

Passengers Are Now Showing Up At Midnight For 6 A.M. Flights Thanks To TSA Mess [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 29, 2026

Mar 29 2026

People are now showing up at the airport the night before the flight to get a head start on TSA security lines. Last chance for a free $50 (or 5,000 Bilt or Amex points). And American’s pilots back on the offensive against management.

Delta Regional Flight Attendant Running For Congress — What The New York Times Left Out

by Gary Leff on March 29, 2026

Mar 29 2026

A Delta regional flight attendant is running for Congress. She has become a full-time political figure with a labor-backed campaign, a sharp activist record, and a much tougher primary path than a flattering profile might suggest.

Southwest Airlines Captain Says “Mean Tweets” Got Him Fired — Just 644 Days Before Retirement [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 28, 2026

Mar 28 2026

A senior Southwest captain says the airline fired him over “mean tweets” just 644 days before mandatory retirement. You can buy a retired DC-9 for $5,000, Porter adds a redemption surcharge, and a Senate candidate makes a mess of airline pricing.

Real Housewives Star Kandi Burruss: Divorce Settlement Even Splits Credit Card Reward Points [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 27, 2026

Mar 27 2026

Real Housewives star Kandi Burruss is reportedly splitting even credit card reward points in her divorce settlement. A baggage handler is filmed tossing guitars on the tarmac, Cathay and Singapore raise award prices, and a joke about Uniteds Relax Row somehow turns into a million-view threesome tweet.

American Flight Attendants Say The Airline Is Not Telling Crew About ICE Agents And Deportees Onboard [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 26, 2026

Mar 26 2026

American flight attendants raise concerns about ICE agents and deportees onboard, some experts argue airports should privatize screening to avoid TSA shutdown meltdowns, and a United business class meal draws brutal reactions online.

Marriott Somehow Apologizes For Causing Incontinence With Your Credit Card [Roundup]