May
09
2019
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.
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How Much Would You Pay to Avoid Connecting? And How Long is Too Long to Wait in an Airport?
May
08
2019
If you’ve never missed a flight you’re spending too much time in airports. Non-stops are nearly always better than connecting, though on the longest flights the time a connection adds to your overall journey is relatively smaller (if everything goes as planned).
Passengers prefer non-stop travel over connections, but at what margin? How much are people willing to spend to avoid a connection and does it depend on how long of a connection they’d have to take?
One Credit Card is Now Offering a Bucket to New Customers Who Apply
May
08
2019
Don’t discount the value of a bucket as a signup bonus!
Along with some pvc pipe, gravel, sand and charcoal you could use a bucket to build a water filter. You can grow food inside of a bucket. Or harvest rainwater. You could even attach a couple of straps to the bucket and make it a backpack. With holes near the bottom of the bucket, and placed inside roasting pans, you might be able to use it to feed chickens. Buckets are also super useful if the ALS Foundation gets the ice bucket challenge to go viral again.
Andaz West Hollywood’s GM Responds to Their Scammy Award Availability Strategy
May
08
2019
Monday I wrote about how the Andaz West Hollywood keeps World of Hyatt members from using their points.
The hotel benefits from being a Hyatt. They attract stays from guests loyal to the brand, and looking to earn elite night credit when staying in the area. But they appear not to want to honor the other end of their obligation by redeeming free night awards.
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May
08
2019
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.
Delta Introduces Elite Status Family Leave Benefit
May
08
2019
Several frequent flyer programs around the world let you put your status on pause, or extend your status, when you experience major life events. It’s not nearly as common in the U.S., perhaps because we’re not as focused here on accommodating new births or medical issues as people are in Europe or Australia.
It makes all the sense in the world for a travel loyalty program, though. A customer who was incredibly valuable before having a child is likely to be incredibly valuable once the get back on the road.
Hilton Will Give You 90 Days Free Gold or Diamond Status (Keep It Easily Through March 2021)
May
08
2019
Have an important stay coming up where elite status — club lounge access or breakfast, a room upgrade — would be nice? Hilton will give you free 90 days of status if you have elite status with any chain.
No Takers for Alitalia and the Disaster of Cuba Travel
May
07
2019
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.
Sir Richard Branson Negotiating to Take Over a Caribbean Airline and Launch U.S. Flights
May
07
2019
Branson has a well-known love of the Caribbean and is considering flying between the US and several Caribbean islands through a new investment. He’s reportedly in negotiations to invest in and grow LIAT.
Passengers Booted from Air New Zealand Flight for Refusing to Watch the Safety Video
May
07
2019
A woman and her travel companion were removed from Air New Zealand flight NZ424 from Wellington to Auckland for refusing to watch the airline’s safety video.
The woman was first reading a book and then looking at her phone. When the pilot announced they’d be returning to the gate, though, the woman did start talking on her phone — she “loudly tried to make a booking with Jetstar.”
