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Partygoer Drops $200,000 To Post Offensive Messages On Side Of Hilton Las Vegas Building

by Gary Leff on August 10, 2023

Aug 10 2023

This past Saturday a “’trust fund baby’ from Australia” had been partying at Encore’s Beach Club. He demanded at the Wynn nightclub open an hour early for him, but the manager of XS personally declined this request. It’s not something they can do without any advance notice. This is someone who cares deeply about the party.

So he dropped 200 grand at the Resorts World night club, which let him troll the manager of Wynn’s spot by posting offensive messages to the side of the building.

Southwest Adds Free Standby For All Passengers, Free Wifi With Business Select Fares

by Gary Leff on August 10, 2023

Aug 10 2023

Southwest Airlines hasn’t given a date beyond “soon” but all customers will be eligible to stand by for free on another flight, the way that elite, full fare, and customers who buy up to Wanna Get Away Plus fares can do. Additionally, those buying the most expensive Business Select fares (which currently includes being in the first 15 boarding positions (A1-15) and a free drink) will receive free inflight wifi as well.

Early Bird Pricing Available For Frequent Flyer And Casino Loyalty Event Zorkfest

by Gary Leff on August 10, 2023

Aug 10 2023

A month ago I wrote that I’ll be speaking at the frequent flyer and casino loyalty event, ZorkFest, this October. But I’ve been remiss in sharing more details of the event.

Riyadh Air Won’t Fly Until 2025 But They’re Already Sponsoring European Football

by Gary Leff on August 10, 2023

Aug 10 2023

Saudi Arabia announced a new airline last year, Riyadh Air. They placed an order for up to Boeing 787-9 jets for it back in March. They won’t be flying until 2025. There’s no way for a customer to buy a ticket, or even join a frequent flyer program. But they’re already sponsoring European football, inking a partnership with Spain’s Atlético de Madrid.

OnlyFans Model Denied Boarding For Skimpy Attire At Airport In Brazil

by Gary Leff on August 9, 2023

Aug 09 2023

Kine-Chan, an OnlyFans model, was denied boarding while leaving Navegantes in southern Brazil. She was wearing a costume resembling Rebecca from Netflix’s “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners,” which is apparently a thing.

Southwest Airlines Running $19 Flights From Maui, $1 Pet Fares As Lahaina Burns Down

by Gary Leff on August 9, 2023

Aug 09 2023

The town of Lahaina on Maui is being absolutely pummeled by fire, spurred by wind from a hurricane that passed by. Hundreds of people evacuated. Power and cell service have been down for many. A Presidential Disaster Declaration is expected. Maui lacks ICU beds and burn victims are being flown to Oahu.

New All Business Class Airline Has Raised Money, Has Its First Plane, Plans Fall Launch

by Gary Leff on August 9, 2023

Aug 09 2023

Six months ago I wrote about BeOnd which plans to launch as an all-business class airline with a hub in the Maldives.

This seemed a stretch to me. But there are people with real airline experience involved in the project. Their CEO is a former Gulf Air and airBaltic executive. And they’ve just announced they’ve received funding and have plans to launch just a few months from now.

Credit Card Debt Hits A Record $1 Trillion, And That’s No Big Deal

by Gary Leff on August 9, 2023

Aug 09 2023

There’s been a lot of hype and handwringing over reports that U.S. credit card debt has reached a record $1 trillion. That’s framed either as an alarm for the economy or a cautionary tale about consumer behavior. But neither of those things seem to be true.

It’s Sad What People Are Willing To Eat At The Airport [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on August 9, 2023

Aug 09 2023

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.

Rapper With Elite Status Denied Check-In By American Airlines In Madrid

by Gary Leff on August 9, 2023

Aug 09 2023

Philadelphia rapper Gillie Da King, formerly Gillie Da Kid, was denied check-in by American Airlines in Madrid. His party of four passengers, flying business class, missed the check-in time and they get into an argument – they were at the airport before the cutoff, but weren’t checked in.

The staffer tells the rapper, an AAdvantage Executive Platinum member, “I don’t want to talk to you” and threatens to call the police.

Partygoer Drops $200,000 To Post Offensive Messages On Side Of Hilton Las Vegas Building

Southwest Adds Free Standby For All Passengers, Free Wifi With Business Select Fares

Early Bird Pricing Available For Frequent Flyer And Casino Loyalty Event Zorkfest

Riyadh Air Won’t Fly Until 2025 But They’re Already Sponsoring European Football

OnlyFans Model Denied Boarding For Skimpy Attire At Airport In Brazil

Southwest Airlines Running $19 Flights From Maui, $1 Pet Fares As Lahaina Burns Down

New All Business Class Airline Has Raised Money, Has Its First Plane, Plans Fall Launch

Credit Card Debt Hits A Record $1 Trillion, And That’s No Big Deal

It’s Sad What People Are Willing To Eat At The Airport [Roundup]

Rapper With Elite Status Denied Check-In By American Airlines In Madrid

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