Mar
27
2024
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.
Hilton’s Bold “Slay” Ad Sparks Conservative Outrage [Roundup]
From Washington Dulles to Trump International: GOP Pushing to Rename The Airport
Mar
27
2024
Congressional Republicans want to rename Washington Dulles International Airport for Donald Trump. Western Pennsylvania Congressman Guy Reschenthaler is soliciting colleagues to join him as co-sponsor of legislation.
$6.3 Billion Game-Changer: Everything Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants Scored With New Contract
Mar
27
2024
Southwest Airlines’ flight attendants have secured a landmark four-year contract valued at $6.3 billion, featuring unprecedented benefits including $20,000 retroactive pay, quality of life enhancements, and a set of provisions that position them at the forefront of the industry’s labor standards. It sets a bar for negotiations at United and American – and creates a new challenge for Delta.
Caught on Cam: Hilton Valet’s Wild Joyride in Luxury SUV Goes Viral
Mar
27
2024
Hilton’s tagline is “For the stay.” That implies that you check-in, and aren’t going anywhere. Your car though? Not so much. At the Conrad Orlando it harkens back to an older slogan: “travel should take you places.”
Bilt’s April Rent Day Is All About Pumpin’ You Up
Mar
27
2024
While this month’s Bilt Rent Day offers will be great for some members, I can’t get excited. It isn’t that I don’t care about fitness!
Actual 10 Karat Gold Or Gimmick? Robinhood’s New 3% Cash Back Card Bets On Your Financial Future
Mar
27
2024
Robinhood Markets has acquired and rebranded the X1 credit card as the Robinhood Gold Card, offering enticing cash back rewards, a unique metal card upgrade for referrals, and strategic financial benefits to deepen user engagement with Robinhood’s ecosystem.
Unpacking Alaska Airlines’ Controversial New Rule on Award Travel and Frequent Flyer Benefits
Mar
27
2024
Alaska Airlines’ recent rule change disallows swapping frequent flyer numbers on award tickets for benefits from other programs, but it doesn’t challenge industry norms as much as some think – and parallels practices of airlines like American,.
Engineering A Coup: Inside the Unprecedented Boeing CEO Ouster Demanded By U.S. Airline Bosses
Mar
26
2024
The CEOs of United, Southwest, American and Alaska all sought a meeting with Boeing’s board without its CEO. This plan was hatched at March 7th meeting of their lobby shop Airlines for America. And it was leaked to the Wall Street Journal.
Delta Air Lines Scolded Passenger For Stealing Fruit – But Sky Club Members Are Fighting Back
Mar
26
2024
In the hidden war of tit-for-tat inside the Delta Air Lines Sky Club, Delta raises prices and then customers try to get their money’s worth. Delta responds by enforcing its rules against passengers taking food from the club, but that only encourages the practice further.
Mask Drama at Altitude: A ‘Yellowstone’ Actor’s Flight Fiasco [Roundup]
Mar
26
2024
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.
