Jul
09
2016
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.
New Delta TUMI Amenity Kits and My Don Rumsfeld Moment
Review: Qatar Airways First Class Al Safwa Lounge, Doha Airport
Jul
09
2016
The Qatar Airways first class lounge in Doha is one of the strangest, most stunning, and most exclusive lounges in the world. Someone on my Facebook feed said it ‘looked like a museum’. Indeed, it actually has hundreds of years old pieces on display from Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art (!). There are some real quirks to it, though.
Possible $15 Uber Credit for Existing Customers
Jul
09
2016
Uber, which normally only gives free Uber credit to new customers, has an offer for even existing customers of $15 towards their next ride in the U.S. when paying with a MasterCard.
15% Discount on IHG Rewards Club Cash & Points Bookings for Summer
Jul
08
2016
The IHG® Rewards Club Select Credit Card is a great card to get and hang onto. That’s because it gives you Platinum elite status, a free night at any IHG Rewards Club hotel property each year, and a 10% rebate on points redemptions.
Right now they’ve got another benefit for cardmembers.
How to Fix the Airline Industry and Bring Back Competition
Jul
08
2016
Mergers are often blamed for all manner of ills in the industry, the idea that there are fewer major airlines than there used to be and a belief that if there was more competition consumers would get a better experience. So why do we let the airlines have their way, lobbying the government to stand in the way of more competition?
A Simple Opportunity That Nearly Every Credit Card is Missing
Jul
08
2016
When I wrote about the sharia-compliant credit card in the UAE with a built-in compass so that cardmembers would always know what direction to pray, I said that feature seemed a bit much. And then I realized it helped to solve a practical problem that would give a reason for customers to carry it — and keep it top of wallet.
There aren’t very many practical problems that credit cards can solve beyond payments, rewards, and bundled benefits that aren’t easily duplicated by a smartphone.
Then I was reminded of the 1990 Dana Carvey film, Opportunity Knocks.
Review: How the W Doha Hotel Called Out My Blog (But Was Still a Great Platinum Experience)
Jul
08
2016
The W Doha hotel is a great property, much more in line with the Ws of Asia than the US. It’s gorgeous, with friendly staff, and they treat Platinums well.
Starwood Preferred Guest Platinum members regularly receive upgrades to suites here. The breakfast benefit is the hotel’s full Market restaurant buffet. And the property is one of only 2 W hotels I know of with a club lounge.
Signup for a Frequent Flyer Account and Get a Free Flight — Soon to Be Free Avios!
Jul
08
2016
The Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer program will give 5000 free miles just for creating a family account by September 30.
You’re thinking I’m crazy, what in the world do you need to bother with Royal Air Maroc miles for, right? Even if they’re free… Here’s the deal:
Delta’s Nose is Growing on Air Traffic Control and New Ways to Drink in Airports
Jul
08
2016
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.
Facts About Finance and Credit Cards in Dubai
Jul
08
2016
Alice Wilkie spent 3 months in Dubai designing a small bank. She brought back 48 observations about finance and life in the UAE city where there are 52 different banks today.
