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A Gas Pump Glitch Turned Felony: How a Rewards Hack Went Too Far [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 14, 2024

Mar 14 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.

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Out Of Pocket $1,300 For A Hotel Room After American Airlines Crew Times Out

by Gary Leff on March 14, 2024

Mar 14 2024

It was Saturday night in winter. It was spring break. That’s peak of peak of peak for Bahamas hotels. Some passengers were reportedly found accommodations but inventory ran out. So “they tell us to find our own hotels.”

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Hilton Acquires Chain Of Hotels In College Towns Across America

by Gary Leff on March 14, 2024

Mar 14 2024

The Graduate Hotels brand is a 10-year old chain with 33 hotels (all but two in the United States) with a focus on acquiring and remodeling properties in college towns such as Annapolis, Ann Arbor, Berkeley and Bloomington. Expansion is planned near UT Austin, Auburn, SMU and Princeton.

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Monday-Wednesday No Fly Zone: Airport Will Close Each Week, Impacting United, Delta, American Passengers

by Gary Leff on March 14, 2024

Mar 14 2024

The Bangor, Maine airport is going to close Monday mornings through Wednesday afternoons this spring, and customers that have already booked tickets are out of luck. So are any flights that need to divert – Bangor is a regular diversion point.

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London Award Sale From 5,000 Points Each Way (!) – Or Under 24,000 Points In Business Class

by Gary Leff on March 14, 2024

Mar 14 2024

Virgin Atlantic is offering 50% off awards booked by March 20 for travel through June 30, 2024.

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Doug Parker Strikes Again: American Airlines Fight Against JSX And The Quest To Kill Competition

by Gary Leff on March 13, 2024

Mar 13 2024

Even in retirement, former American Airlines Chairman and CEO Doug Parker is still coming after quality air travel and customers having choice. Parker went on Airlines Confidential representing the argument made by his former employer on their quest to shut down Dallas-based carrier JSX.

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Hyatt-SLH Hotels Partnership Ends May 15, Hyatt Pivots To Mr. and Mrs. Smith

by Gary Leff on March 13, 2024

Mar 13 2024

The loss of these options for redemption is disappointing, however Mr. and Mrs. Smith should bring incredibly exciting hotels, too.

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The Ultimate Avoid List: The 20 Most Delayed Planes in America

by Gary Leff on March 13, 2024

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Mar 13 2024

These are the 20 most delayed planes in America. If your flight is scheduled to be on one of these, maybe you should reconsider your plans.

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Exclusive: Bilt Rewards and American AAdvantage Partnership Terminates in June

by Gary Leff on March 13, 2024

Mar 13 2024

Bilt Rewards and American AAdvantage are ending their partnership in June. That means it will no longer be possible to transfer Bilt points to American, although the exact last date in (presumably late) June for transfers is not yet certain.

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Airbus vs. Boeing: A Strategic Look at Managing ‘Traveled Work’ Amidst Outsourcing Concerns [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 13, 2024

Mar 13 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.

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