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After Losing Anti-Trust Case, American Airlines Winds Down Sales Of JetBlue Tickets

by Gary Leff on July 11, 2023

Jul 11 2023

American Airlines internal reference materials show that they’ve begun the wind-down process for the Northeast Alliance.

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Every Big Bank Opens Credit Cards For Customers Without Their Knowledge

by Gary Leff on July 11, 2023

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Jul 11 2023

At some banks the controls may have been insufficient, and too many fake accounts were opened for real customers, to earn bonuses or other incentives for employees. But, as with all things, the optimal amount of fraud is not zero.

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Hyatt & MGM Break Up: Partnership Ends September 30, 2023

by Gary Leff on July 11, 2023

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Jul 11 2023

Hyatt and MGM will end their relationship September 30, 2023. Hyatt members will no longer be able to redeem points for MGM stays after that date or match their status to MGM Rewards. Status matching is expected to end July 14.

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Turkish Airlines Plans To Allow Prayer In The Cockpit

by Gary Leff on July 11, 2023

Jul 11 2023

Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat shared on LinkedIn that the carrier would update its rules to allow pilots to pray in the cockpit. I suspect that the airline’s pilots aren’t actually the audience for any such change.

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Get 20% Back On Hyatt Award Stays At 3 Brands For The Rest Of Summer

by Gary Leff on July 11, 2023

Jul 11 2023

Hyatt consumer co-brand credit card customers can receive a 20% rebate on award nights for stays at 3 brands completed between July 11 and September 17, 2023: JdV by Hyatt; Destination by Hyatt; and The Unbound Collection.

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This Professor Booked A London Airbnb, And The Bedroom Was In The Bathroom [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on July 11, 2023

Jul 11 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.

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Teenager ‘Taken To Security Room And Interrogated’ By American Airlines For Throwaway Ticketing

by Gary Leff on July 11, 2023

Jul 11 2023

A teen traveling solo for the first time from Gainesville, Florida to Charlotte was taken to a security room by American Airlines. There he was interrogated – and forced to buy a new ticket – according to the boy’s father.

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American Airlines Baggage Handler Works Out With Checked Luggage, Tosses Bag [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on July 10, 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.

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Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Will Have 100,000 Mile Bonus Offer, Admirals Clubs To Get More Food

by Gary Leff on July 10, 2023

Jul 10 2023

Earlier I wrote about upcoming changes to the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card, the premium co-brand card that comes with American Airlines Admirals Club membership. There’s going to be a big new card bonus offer, and changes to American Airlines clubs as well.

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British Airways Will Invest In A380 Interiors, Blames Mess On Ousted CEO [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on July 10, 2023

Jul 10 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.

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