Nov
03
2024
There’s a hotel using the St. Regis name in Detroit with no affiliation to the Marriott brand
Detroit’s Unofficial ‘St. Regis’ Hotel: The Legal Loophole That Lets It Keep The Name For Free
American Airlines Consumes 1% Of Global Fuel—New Tech And Flight Tactics Aim To Change Climate Impact
Nov
03
2024
Airlines around the world are under a lot of pressure over their climate impact. This is most intense in Europe, where governments are seeking to curtail flights – limiting airport operations, and even banning flying short distances.
There’s a concerted effort among airlines globally to set climate goals in order to forestall greater regulation. And, in so doing, there’s a push for subsidies instead of regulation.
New American Airlines Bag Check Shortcut: Print Tags Faster, Spend Less Time Waiting In Line
Nov
02
2024
If I’m checking a bag, I rarely bother checking in online in advance. It just doesn’t save any time. Airline processes are just too cumbersome. There are some airlines in the world that have a ‘just drop the bag and go’ process, but most do not. It really shouldn’t be that hard.
American Airlines has finally made a simple improvement to their bag check process that’s actually a nice time-saver. When you check in online, and opt during that check-in process to check bags, customers can walk up to a kiosk and go right to ‘print bag tags’ rather than walking through a repeat of all of the steps.
American And JetBlue Want To Revive Their New York Power Play—But Will Washington Keep Blocking Their Alliance?
Nov
02
2024
The end of the partnership has been bad for customers, and bad for American and JetBlue which are in a tough spot trying to compete against Delta and United in New York. Neither one can grow there, and both are too small on their own to really matter.
There’s a chance that they could try to re-start the partnership that was dismantled last year. Both carriers say that they want this.
Southwest Airlines (!) Leads The Way In Increasing Checked Bag Fees
Nov
02
2024
Southwest Airlines quietly raised checked bag fees on Tuesday. This has gotten little notice.
Buy Alaska Airlines Miles At Lowest Price Ever, Just 1.27 Cents Apiece For Unlimited Points
Nov
02
2024
Alaska Airlines is selling miles with a 100% bonus through November 15th.
The Ultimate Guide To Finding Hidden Gem Restaurants—And Spotting Overhyped Traps
Nov
02
2024
Here’s what well-informed experts say, what they get wrong, and the tools you should really be using.
Quick-Witted or Over the Line? American Airlines Gate Agent Slam’s Trump Supporter’s Clothing On Halloween [Roundup]
Nov
02
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.
No Heat, No AC? Inside This California Hilton’s ‘One-Temperature’ Policy That Has Guests Struggling For Comfort
Nov
01
2024
One Hilton hotel in Southern California doesn’t even give their guests access to heating and air conditioning on demand. Sometimes it’s one, sometimes it’s the other, and sometimes guests aren’t allowed to use either one.
Insider Secrets Exposed: Scandals, Outrageous Requests, And Celebrity Drama From Private Resorts For The Ultra-Wealthy
Nov
01
2024
A five-year employee of a private resort “for the rich and famous” who worked in food and beverage answered questions online about their experiences and the things that they overhead working. They envied the lifestyles of wealthy guests, and found famous guests to often be paranoid and guarded – and would often visit alone (cherishing the space).
