Aug
22
2024
Last fall Hyatt launched a short-term rental booking platform called Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt. It’s similar to Marriott Homes & Villas.
Earn Triple Hyatt Points On Short-Term Rentals
Renting from Hertz? Here’s How to Protect Yourself From Their Costly And Criminal Mistakes
Aug
22
2024
People keep renting cars from them. So here’s finally some advice on how to do so without ending up in jail as their next victim, or at least one way you may be able to see an early warning signal that this could happen to you.
What’s Behind The 80% Drop in Airline Chaos? The 3 Surprising Reasons Why Passengers Are Suddenly Better Behaved
Aug
22
2024
The FAA reported Wednesday that it had sent 43 cases of passenger incidents to the FBI over the past year. That’s out of 1,240 cases airlines reported to the FAA – that sounds like a lot but there were about 820 million domestic passengers carried in the U.S. last year. And the number of incidents is down 80% compared to 2021, when there were far fewer passengers.
What accounts for better-behaved passengers in the skies?
Late 90s Hip Hop Star Kicked Out Of First Class Pulls His Celebrity Card “There’s Gonna Be Repercussions!”
Aug
21
2024
Hip Hop start Juvenile (Terius Gray) was kicked out of American Airlines first class. His wife was allowed to stay in the overbooked cabin. However, rather than suffer the indignity of American’s Main Cabin, he got off the aircraft – declaring himself a celebrity and than American was making a mistake denying him the seat.
United Airlines Eyes Major Price Hikes for Club Access – While Restricting Benefits
Aug
21
2024
United Airlines is surveying changes to their United Club – from higher costs for memberships and for their premium co-brand credit card, to limitations on benefits. They are also contemplating changes to give some customers priority getting into the lounge, getting help with their bookings, and finding seats. Much of this is inspired by Delta Air Lines and their Sky Clubs.
Airline Ordered To Rehire Flight Attendant Who Drank Before Duty, Skipped Flight For Sex
Aug
21
2024
Virgin Australia flight attendant, Dylan Macnish, has to be reinstated after an Australian employment tribunal ruled that his dismissal in February 2024 was unfair. Among other things, he admits to drinking alcohol within 8 hours of working a flight.
Bally Sports Reporter Stranded by United, Sexually Harassed—Then Robbed of Her Jewelry
Aug
21
2024
Bally Sports reporter Michaela Bennett is mad at United over a checked bag that she got back at baggage claim, with her jewelry missing. It’s her second United trip in a row where things have gone south.
Defiant Florida Man With Blood-Soaked Head Bandage Refuses To Get Off American Airlines Flight To Vegas
Aug
21
2024
Two passengers were arrested at Miami International Airport after refusing to deplane an American Airlines flight bound for Las Vegas on Tuesday. 27-year-old Eugenio Ernesto Hernandez-Garnier had a bleeding head wound and blood-soaked bandages.
Delta Offers 10,000 Miles for Sitting Next to Vomiting Passenger With Covid [Roundup]
Aug
21
2024
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Bilt Rewards Loses Hawaiian Airlines As Transfer Partner, Keeps Alaska Airlines
Aug
20
2024
Hawaiian’s own program isn’t great overall, but offers pretty good award availability on its own flights and uniquely two levels of upgrade inventory so that being willing to spend extra miles means that more often than not it’s possible to confirm an upgrade.
