A Hilton property in Budapest emailed a guest saying that they’ve discovered about $325 still owed from a stay 15 months earlier. Another guest reports receiving a similar note from the property. Despite the hotel giving themselves more than a year to identify the underpayment, they’re demanding that the customer make good within two weeks.
DOT’s Dubious DCA Decision: Controversy Over Possibly Illegal Slot Awards
By law, flights to and from Washington’s close-in National airport are limited to 1,250 miles, except for a handful of trips created by Congress and handed out by the Department of Transportation.
DOT finalized its award of new ‘beyond-perimeter’ slots at Washington’s National airport, granting flights to American, Delta, United, Southwest, and Alaska. But their process for doing this was probably illegal.
Shocking O’Hare Terminal 3 Brawl: Employee Joins 3-On-1 Hair-Ripping Fight With Wet Floor Signs Turned Into Weapons
Four men were involved in a battle royale at the Chicago O’Hare American Airlines terminal 3, where wet floor signs were turned into weapons and the three-against-one smackdown included an employee at the airport.
Trump-Aligned Group’s DEI ‘Victory’ Over American Airlines Unravels Under Scrutiny—Here’s What Really Happened
America First Legal, which has been led by incoming Trump administration deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller, is claiming victory against American Airlines. The organization says American has agreed to “end illegal DEI practices.” But is that true?
‘Brutal Honesty’: Savage Roast of Marriott Elite Status Hits Too Close to Home [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.
Maximize Your Miles: Master the Two-Card Strategy Every Smart Traveler Uses
Maximizing credit card rewards requires a strategic two-card approach, focusing on cards that offer more than one point per dollar on spending and allow point combining across different reward programs.
New FTC Rules Finally Declare War On Resort Fees: Will Hotels And Airbnb End the Scam?
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule banning deceptive bait-and-switch pricing for hotels, short-term rentals like Airbnb, and event tickets. They’re targeting resort fees, cleaning fees, and other add-ons that aren’t clearly disclosed during pricing display prior to booking.
Delta’s ‘Award Sale’ Wants 400,000 Miles For Tokyo Roundtrip—This Isn’t Loyalty, It’s Theft
These prices are available for 3 days only, through December 19th. The good news is that Delta Amex cardholders should pay a bit less, since SkyMiles charges a premium to customers who don’t have their card. Awards booked online by cardmembers should cost 15% fewer miles.
Influencer Turns Business Class Into Chaos: Films Child Swinging From Copa Airlines Ceiling Mid-Flight
Brazilian influencer Bruno Santos, known “Buzeira,” has 12 million followers on Instagram and significant reach on TikTok. He posts short, comedic videos and pranks. And he apparently involves his daughter – whom he filmed swinging from a Copa Airlines 737 MAX business class ceiling.
Free Water At Montreal Airport Marriott Will Cost You $12—Unless You Leave The Bottle Behind
It appears that the water inside the bottle is complimentary – but the bottle is $12 if you take it with you.