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Non-Hotel Guests Are Paying To Use Marriott Steam Rooms. They Go In, Shave And Leave [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 29, 2024

Mar 29 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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Marriott Nightmare: After Cancelled American Airlines Flight, Bonvoy Titanium Woke Up To $160 Million Lawsuit

by Gary Leff on March 28, 2024

Mar 28 2024

An American Airlines passenger was stuck overnight in Charlotte, and booked a room at the Charlotte Marriott City Center since he was a Bonvoy Titanium member.

He went to bed. It turns out that the self-closing door wasn’t working quite right, and didn’t close all the way. It wasn’t locked.

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No More Pretending To Have A Support Animal, American Airlines Makes Pet Travel Easier

by Gary Leff on March 28, 2024

Mar 28 2024

American Airlines has changed one policy that made it difficult to go legit, pay the fee, and keep fido or fifi in under the seat in front of them. American will no longer require you to forfeit your full-sized carry-on bag when flying with a pet in cabin.

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JSX CEO Teases Potential IPO: Soaring Past Industry Challenges [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 28, 2024

Mar 28 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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Beyond the 1,250-Mile Limit: The FAA Bill That Could Transform Air Travel from D.C.

by Gary Leff on March 28, 2024

Mar 28 2024

The current draft of the Senate’s FAA reauthorization bill includes 10 new beyond-perimeter slots for Washington’s National airport. Currently, flights out of that airport are restricted to 1,250 miles except for a handful of exceptions provided in law and handed out by the Department of Transportation.

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Why United Airlines Is Adding Bigger Overhead Bins On Regional Jets

by Gary Leff on March 28, 2024

Mar 28 2024

They will no longer need to gate check 1 million passenger bags per year, across 150,000 flights operated by these aircraft.

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Congress Is On The Verge Of Exempting Itself From Airport TSA Checkpoints

by Gary Leff on March 28, 2024

Mar 28 2024

At the beginning of February, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced legislation that would exempt many Members of Congress, Cabinet Secretaries, and federal judges from airport security checkpoints. They would, instead, receive dedicated airport escorts and private security screening. It’s now closer to passing.

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Chase Shakes Up Priority Pass Benefits: Say Goodbye to Free Meals

by Gary Leff on March 27, 2024

Mar 27 2024

Chase is making changes to its Priority Pass cards, eliminating part of the benefit. Starting in July cardmembers will no longer receive credits at airport restaurants that are part of the program.

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Hilton’s Bold “Slay” Ad Sparks Conservative Outrage [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 27, 2024

Mar 27 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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From Washington Dulles to Trump International: GOP Pushing to Rename The Airport

by Gary Leff on March 27, 2024

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Mar 27 2024

Congressional Republicans want to rename Washington Dulles International Airport for Donald Trump. Western Pennsylvania Congressman Guy Reschenthaler is soliciting colleagues to join him as co-sponsor of legislation.

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