Apr
07
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.
Massive Fire At Florida Airport, Destroys Thousands Of Cars
How The Government Bailout Could Wind Up Unionizing Delta Air Lines
Apr
07
2020
Delta can’t take government money and furlough pilots. Without the ability to furlough pilots they can’t get pilots to agree to cuts. And pilots getting full pay while everyone else suffers is going to make it hard for Delta to make the case to other work groups to remain non-union.
“The Money Tree” Launches Today
Apr
07
2020
Chris Guillebeau’s books are empowering because they’re actionable, for instance The $100 Startup talked about finding the things people as you questions about – where others see you as an expert – and turning that into a business. And most importantly, not waiting until sometime in the future, not putting together a business plan and raising money and someday actually doing it but bootstrapping your way to success.
This time he’s written a narrative, rather than a how-to. It’s a story, rather than a manual, about a man drowning in student debt, with his job in jeopardy and losing his apartment. But he finds his focus and begins with small steps, including a challenge to earn $1000 in a weekend. Chris sent me an advance copy, and it’s a great new take for him on how to take stock and improve your life when you’re starting from a rough place.
U.S. Bans Returning Cruise Passengers From Taking Commercial Flights
Apr
06
2020
Over the past several days multiple airline flight crews have refused to work their flights because they were carrying passengers off of Holland America’s Zaandam cruise ship.
Now the U.S. government will no longer allow returning cruise passengers to take commercial flights.
Woman Sues Aer Lingus For Yanking Her Out Of The Lavatory As Plane Took Off
Apr
06
2020
An Aer Lingus passenger is suing because she says flight attendants yanked out of the lavatory as the plane prepared to go into its takeoff roll.
The passenger says she was “dragged back to her seat while her pants were still below her knees, exposing her buttocks and genitalia to other passengers.”
Air Canada Extends Elite Status And Makes It Easy To Keep Earning – And Gifting – Status
Apr
06
2020
Air Canada has come up with a couple of interesting things to make it worth continuing to earn status and make it even easier to do so even while doing something good during the current crisis.
United Airlines May Re-Start China Flights
Apr
06
2020
While demand is limited, it’s growing, and United Airlines is considering a once a week return to Shanghai.
Apple has historically purchased 50 business class seats a day on San Francisco – Shanghai from United
Trip Report: Stocking Up On Supplies During The Pandemic
Apr
06
2020
I had several reports on recent travels started but I’ve put those aside. I’m not sure it adds a lot of value to anyone right now to write about award travel to Bora Bora, or why I love to go to Paris over the winter (contrary to popular wisdom December and January are my favorite months).
Now though my trips to report on revolve around the grocery store, part of an ongoing series on the world’s most extreme staycation. Instead of a city trip report, I can write a home one. And instead of room service, there’s Doordash, Postmates, and UberEats.
Two Programs Failing Members, Continue To Expire Points During Coronavirus Crisis
Apr
06
2020
Loyalty programs will need their program members again soon. These are the people who can be incentivized to fill seats and rooms. They’re the ones who will either be chased away by a program which treats them poorly during this challenging time, or lured away by a program who treats them well.
So I think it’s especially notable which programs are still expiring their members’ miles.
American Airlines Employees Can No Longer Sit In Domestic First Class
Apr
06
2020
About a week and a half ago I wrote that if you must travel now, you should consider turning down the first class upgrade. There’s not much service or food to speak of, so you really just get a bigger seat. But first class is more full than coach. You’ll be more comfortable – and more socially distanced – by sitting in back and spreading out in your own row.
American Airlines has basically taken this approach and made it mandatory for their employees who as traveling as non-revenue passengers. “Nonrevs” can no longer fly first class on narrowbody aircraft.
