When I share opportunities here, I try to explain whom they are good for – and whether it’s something I would do myself. So I want to be transparent, and also share my thinking because that can be helpful as you decide what strategies work best for you.
Confirmed Marriott Reservations At MGM Leave Guests With No Room At Check-In—They Say It ‘Happens All The Time’
Just because you make a reservation for an MGM resort through Marriott, doesn’t mean you have a reservation at the MGM resort.
Delta Unveils Expansion To 30 Austin Destinations As Southwest’s Hold On The City Weakens
Delta Air Lines just announced three new destinations Austin – Denver, Columbus, and Kansas City – as well as increased frequencies to San Francisco and Indianapolis.
Amazon Will Sell Hertz’s Ex-Rental Cars—Why Smart Buyers Know Better [Roundup]
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.
Non-Stop To Disgusting: Passenger Drapes Bare Foot Across The Aisle Onto Woman’s Armrest — While His Other Foot Gets A Massage
A passenger on a flight removed his shoes and socks, extended his bare leg and foot across the aisle, and rested it on the arm of the seat across the way from him. And his other foot is getting massaged by another passenger.
Slash Your Airbnb Bill: A Simple Ask Gets Hosts To Cut Prices (Plus the Google Trick for Even Bigger Savings) [Roundup]
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.
Man Smashes Car With Broomstick At Salt Lake City Airport—Gets Tased By Police
The man was rampaging at the airport’s car rental area, in the same complex as passenger parking. He “grabbed a broomstick and broke the mirror off a vehicle, causing $8,000 in damages.” When officers confronted him he said “they were going to have to shoot him to get him to stop.”
First-Ever 125K Bonus On Chase Sapphire Reserve—$4,950 In First-Year Value
Chase Sapphire Reserve® (See rates and fees) Chase’s bonus offer to launch the refreshed Sapphire Reserve product has ended. I assumed we’d see fewer points on offer now, but that’s not what happened! Instead the new offer lets you earn 125,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That’s the most points that have ever been offered for a Sapphire card, period. The launch offer was 100,000 and a $500 travel portal credit after $5,000 in spend. This new offer is 25,000 more points, doesn’t include the travel credit, and requires $1,000 more spend to earn. Some of you will do the math and say the launch offer was bigger. However, It’s no longer available The travel credit required you to book through the portal, the…
“The Baby Is Coming!” Delta Flight From New York To San Francisco Diverts To Columbus As Passenger Goes Into Labor
Nearly one hundred babies have been born on planes since the dawn of commercial aviation. Some airlines provide a lifetime of free travel to babies born onboard.
Jerome Powell’s Last Jackson Hole Speech Will Move Markets—But He Still Had To Fly United To Get There
Fed chair Jerome Powell is in Jackson Hole to deliver his last speech there. He had to fly United to get there – the morning prior to his speech.