Jun
10
2025
Hyatt is offering up to 16,000 bonus points for stays at Hyatt Place, Hyatt House and Hyatt Studios through September 7, 2025.
Hyatt’s Summer Promo Offers Up To 16,000 Bonus Points—Here’s What To Combine It With
Greta Thunberg’s Selfie Yacht Gaza Stunt Backfires: Israel Trolls Climate Activist With Fossil-Fueled El Al Deportation
Jun
10
2025
On June 9, the Israeli navy intercepted the Madleen approximately 125 nautical miles off Gaza and escorted it to Ashdod. They identified it as attempting to breach Israel’s legal naval blockade.
For Two Hours, The Baby Screamed—And The Parents Did Nothing. 16 Million Watched This Delta Passenger Explode.
Jun
10
2025
Pat McAuliffe of Barstool Sports went viral complaining about a Delta flight, with over 16.5 million people viewing his video losing it over a child screaming on the plane – and saying that the parents weren’t doing enough to stop it.
Revolt Brews Over United Flight Attendant Contract—Scope Loopholes And Vacation Blackouts Could Sink The Deal
Jun
09
2025
The United Airlines flight attendant contract that the union negotiated may already be in trouble. Online chatter is heavily negative. The future of the contract – whether flight attendants vote to ratify it or not – likely hinges on how well the union communicates with its members, and how much flight attendants trust the union. They need to quell these concerns quickly.
Claudia Schiffer Reveals Sleeker Chase Sapphire Reserve—Rewards Changes And Business Card Coming Soon
Jun
09
2025
Chase is teasing changes to the Sapphire Reserve card with Claudia Schiffer. And they’ve also revealed that a business version of the card will launch, too.
Capital One Gutted Venture X Lounge Access—But I’ll Come Out Ahead, And They’ll Spend More On Me
Jun
09
2025
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Card announced lounge access changes. I think the extreme nature of the changes are a mistake for the card issuer, but they don’t affect me personally with the card. In fact I will come out ahead.
American Airlines Gives Pilots First Class—Upgrades Vanish For Loyal Flyers
Jun
09
2025
A frustrated American Airlines elite flyer is complaining that he can’t get upgraded, while pilots fly first class. Are the passenger’s – or the airlines – priorities out of whack?
Japan’s Tourism Crackdown: Apply To Enter, Buy Insurance, And No More Automatic Tax Breaks
Jun
09
2025
With tourist arrivals up 28.5% year-over-year, there appears to be a political backlash even though visitors broadly benefit the Japanese economy.
Marriott’s AI Will Soon Assign 1.2 Million Rooms—And Decide Whether You Get An Upgrade [Roundup]
Jun
09
2025
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.
You Thought You Were Tipping Staff At New York JFK Airport Restaurants—But It Can Be Used To Cut Their Pay
Jun
08
2025
Reader Aaron shares receipts from a recent trip through American Airlines terminal 8 at New York JFK, where concessions giant HMS Host is finding new creative ways to separate you from your money. They’re stacking on fees and inflated suggested tips – and, it appears, pocketing some of the money for themselves.
