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Singapore Airlines Launching Another U.S. Non-Stop Flight
Singapore Airlines has announced a fourth US city with non-stop Singapore service: Seattle. That will mean they’ll fly non-stop from Newark, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle — in addition to flying Houston – Manchester, UK – Singapore and New York JFK – Frankfurt – Singapore.
American Launches Paid Elite Level Offers for 2019 Status
American Airlines has launched its‘elite buy up’ offers. Each year American offers to sell customers status renewal or a higher elite tier for the coming year. The prices are usually outrageous.
The cost to buy back or buy up status has been steadily increasing, while the value of status has been decreasing.
Report: Delta Trying to Acquire Alitalia
Delta has reportedly submitted a binding offer for Alitalia. They are likely vying against Italy’s state-owned railroad and possibly easyJet.
Drunk American Airlines Baggage Handler Fell Asleep in the Cargo Hold, Flew to Chicago
A drunk baggage handler fell asleep inside the cargo hold of an American Airlines Boeing 737 — and wound up flying on board American’s flight AA363, the 6 a.m. departure from Kansas City to Chicago O’Hare on Saturday.
He “wasn’t discovered until the plane landed at O’Hare International Airport and parked at the gate just before 7:30 a.m. local time.”
9300 Bonus Miles for Dining Out Plus Stack Earning for Your Ongoing Restaurant Spend
Dining for miles is one of the easy and free ways you can rack up points. Register, use your credit card when you dine out, and if it happens to be at a participating restaurant you’ll earn miles automatically. And now there are several bonuses on top.
Top TSA Official Promoted After Sex Harassment Suit and How the British Airways Hack Happened
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Does a Puerto Rico Hotel Owe You Anything When Their Usual Amenities Aren’t Available?
My own view is that I’m glad they’re reaching out to guests in advance and don’t mind lack of compensation, wish they’d also post online so people know what to consider when making plans, but also suggest they’ve got some good rates right now that are actually worth considering for peak season.
Indeed December weekend rates start under $200 a night and there’s oceanfront availability for the Christmas and New Year’s period for under $350.
25% Off Alaska Airlines First Class and Awards Now Bookable at Richard Branson Private Retreat
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.
Multiple Health Inspection Fails at the Chicago O’Hare Delta Sky Club
The Delta SkyClub at Chicago O’Hare’s terminal 2 near gate E6 was closed when it failed a health inspection on October 23.
Chicago’s food inspections July 1 to present shows the conditions that were discovered as inspection 2230167.