Jan
16
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.
This Is What Noise Cancelling Headphones Are For
Meat Loaf Is Suing The Hyatt Regency DFW For Ending His Career
Jan
16
2020
Meat Loaf is suing the Hyatt Regency DFW airport, saying he hasn’t been able to perform since he broke his collarbone there – and had to spend 42 days in the hospital.
He was willing to do anything for love – but it turns out when he said except for ‘that’ he meant suffering personal injury.
Air India On The Verge Of Collapse, Can’t Even Replace Engines On Grounded Planes
Jan
16
2020
Air India hasn’t made payroll for December yet. The airline has an Airbus narrowbody grounded because it needs an engine replacement. The airline owns the engine. It can’t afford to send the engine to where the plane is.
The First U.S. Airline Has Raised Checked Bag Fees To $35, Offers Prepayment Discount
Jan
16
2020
A year and a half ago JetBlue was first to raise its first checked bag fee to $30 and other U.S. airlines followed. Now they’re a leader in fees again, raising their first checked bag fee to $35. However they’ll still charge $30 as long as the fee is paid online in advance (prior to the online check-in window opening).
Austin Getting a New Lounge For American Express Platinum Cardmembers
Jan
16
2020
The Austin airport has been working to add an independent lounge apart from the American, United, and Delta clubs that are already open there. They solicited a bid for the space back in the early spring, and the airport selected MAG (“Manchester Airport Group”) USA which runs Escape lounges. These are pay per use and accessible free to American Express Platinum cardmembers.
Passenger Scams An Upgrades To Business Class Using An Orthopedic Boot He Bought At The Airport
Jan
16
2020
A man posted a video of himself where he explains how he scammed a business class upgrade. He bought an orthopedic in an airport pharmacy and looked like he’d hurt himself and needed assistance to walk. Then he feigned difficulty sitting in his coach seat with the boot on. Cathay Pacific moved him up to business class.
American Eliminates $75 Close-In Award Booking Fee
Jan
15
2020
American AAdvantage has eliminated close-in booking fees. They used to charge a $75 fee for awards booked within 21 days of departure, waived for all AAdvantage elite frequent flyers. They no longer charge this fee effective today, January 15.
A Trick To Cut The Cost Of Cathay Pacific Awards
Jan
15
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.
Nationwide Class Action Filed Against TSA & DEA For Seizing Travelers’ Cash At Airports
Jan
15
2020
Terry Rolin is 79 years old. He grew up skeptical of banks, and kept his life savings of $82,373 squirreled away in his house. His daughter came to visit from Boston and help him downsize into an apartment. They agreed she would set up a joint bank account for him.
Banks were closed for the day. Her flight departing Pittsburgh was early the next morning. So she had to take the cash with her. The cash was spotted at security and seized. No crime was ever charged, but the government decided to keep the money anyway. This is surprisingly common at airports across the country.
Passenger Strips Down As She Walks Through Miami Airport
Jan
15
2020
She doesn’t have a rollaboard. She doesn’t have a purse. And she’s dressed in what looks to be a swimsuit, at least at the beginning of the video. As she continues walking she loses even that.
