A travel blogger’s meal on China Eastern is being called the “worst meal after” after being served “mac and cheese topped with shrimp and ‘slimy’ mushrooms’” for breakfast. Nicola Easterby, “Polka Dot Passport,” described her “bad smelling” fish pie and then things got worse. Nicola and James were given ‘bad smelling’ tuna fish pie accompanied by vegetable couscous and a pear and ricotta crumble, which she claims was the only ‘fully edible’ part of their dinner. She told viewers: ‘I tell you what, it tasted even worse that how it looked,’ before rating it a measly two out of 10. The travel blogger added: ‘Out of all the things to serve on a plane, the smell was so bad. …However, the worst food combination came when they recieved their final breakfast and were met with…
American Airlines to AAdvantage Business Customers: Talk To The Hand
If AAdvantage Business were just a devaluation that would be one thing. But it’s a massive headache.
Have issues with opening an account, as many have had? Try getting any customer service. American is even telling reservations agents not to help with AAdvantage Business problems.
American Airlines Announces New Tokyo Flight, Throws Down At United: ‘Newark Is Not New York’
American Airlines Announces New Tokyo Haneda Flight, Throws Down At United ‘Newark Is Not New York’
They’re now claiming to be the only U.S. airline flying New York to Tokyo. Which is only possible because United’s hub at Newark is not New York.
New Uber Tipping Scam: How Drivers Are Manipulating Riders For More Money
Here’s an Uber tipping scam you need to watch out for. Tipping is still voluntary in the app, and there is no automatic tip for rides. But some drivers, apparently, are warning riders about an automatic “30% tip” if they don’t choose their own tip. That motivates riders to enter a tip.
Could Government Price Caps On Debit Cards Be Overturned – Bringing Back Debit Card Rewards?
The Supreme Court heard a challenge to the Durbin Amendment. Specifically, they’re expected to rule on whether a new challenge to the Durbin Amendment is too late.
Bomb Joke Gone Wrong On JetBlue: A Felony For His Birthday [Roundup]
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Etihad Revamping Frequent Flyer Program In June
New redemption pricing for Etihad awards, with ‘around 70% of routes seeing a decrease’. Elite status changes will include elimination of segments as a means of qualifying; a new top tier Diamond level that requires $150,000 in spend on top of qualifying miles; and new choice benefits for all elites.
OMG: Passenger Uses 150 Ton Hydraulic Press to Pack Full Week Of Clothes Into Carry-On Bag
I’m a big fan of going to any length possible to avoid checking bags, but I think I may have found someone willing to take steps even I have never imagined.
I don’t remember the last time I laughed as hard as I just did watching the host pick out items for their trip and compress everything.
The Left And Right Make Equally Little Sense Opposing Capital One’s Acquisition Of Discover
Josh Hawley calls it “destructive corporate consolidation at its starkest” and says it will “create a new juggernaut in the credit card market, with unprecedented powers to extort American consumers.” Unprecedented? American Express operates closed loop payments (card issuer and payments network) today, and Chase issues nearly as many cards as this combined business would.
United Airlines Will Return To Tel Aviv Starting March 2
United Airlines, like all other U.S. airlines, suspended service after the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel. In fact, most of the world’s airlines stopped flying to Israel while El Al continued service with little interruption.
Now United has announced its plan to return.