Oct
19
2017
Southwest is battling Alaska/Virgin America for California supremacy and this is a huge tactic to lock in customers.
Wow: Southwest Companion Pass After One Purchase No Longer Targeted (California Residents Only)
Chicago Says Cops Were at Fault in David Dao Dragging, Fires Two Officers
Oct
19
2017
When David Dao was dragged off of a United Express flight in April, everything that could possibly have gone wrong did.
The Chicago’s Office of Inspector General has finally concluded that officers responded with excessive force and lied about the incident.
Pet Policy Gone Mad: This Horse Stayed in a Hotel Room in Kentucky
Oct
19
2017
One of my all-time favorite YouTube videos is about the Diamond elite guest checking into the wrong hotel, demanding the best suite available, and space for his giraffe.
In proof that life inevitably meets satire, a woman checked into a hotel in Georgetown, Kentucky… with a horse.
Jeff Smisek’s Trump Condo is For Sale and Paypal Now Bigger Than Amex
Oct
19
2017
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.
125% Bonus Buying Star Alliance Avianca LifeMiles – Through Friday Only
Oct
19
2017
Star Alliance member Avianca’s LifeMiles program is selling miles with up to a 125% bonus (so under 1.5 cents apiece) through tomorrow.
Naked Man in Lufthansa First Class and the Man Who Turned Around and Ruined the Airline Industry
Oct
19
2017
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.
Passenger Asserts White Privilege in Onboard Rant, Gets Choked & Carried Off on Stretcher
Oct
18
2017
On a Frontier flight from St. Louis to Denver a passenger went off on a “drunken tirade”.
The African American woman sitting next to him videotaped the episode in which he declared he should get what he wanted — even though “crew members allegedly refused to continue serving him alcohol” — because he was playing his ‘effing white card’. Things didn’t end well.
American Express CEO Stepping Down
Oct
18
2017
American Express CEO Ken Chenault will retire at then end of the year after 16 years in the role.
American Express was a strong performer for much of Chenault’s tenure but faced real challenges in recent years as it lost the Costco business and had to compete far more aggressively for premium cardholder business that was traditionally its exclusive domain.
United’s Classified Restaurant No Longer Very Exclusive
Oct
18
2017
Two months ago OTG opened a new restaurant at Newark that received fanfare like pretty much no airport restaurant ever. It’s called Classified and everyone wanted to go because it was exclusive.
Now even I — a United Silver with no travel plans through Newark and little history of the same — can make a reservation. If you want to check out the secret place, it’s worth trying to log in yourself.
New IHG Rewards Club-Mastercard Gift Card & Bonus Points Promo and Photo Sharing Contest
Oct
18
2017
I’d view this as a $50 rebate on a minimum of 3 nights’ hotel, of $16.67 per night. And after that you can earn 4000 points which I see as a $12 rebate per night on a 2-night stay.
Definitely worth registering for.
