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Wife Refuses To Go On Vacation When Husband Books Himself In First Class, Her In Coach

by Gary Leff on October 15, 2022

Oct 15 2022

A woman took to the internet to gauge whether she was overreacting. Her husband often travels alone with his best friend, but this time invited her along. He bought her a ticket in coach, while he buying tickets in first for himself and his friend. The man explained that she flies coach because the woman – a stay at home mom – has “no job” even though she reports they’re easily able to afford first class.

They left the kids with the wife’s mother, and got ready to travel, which is when she learned she’d be in economy and he wouldn’t.

What’s Really The Difference Between Business And First Class, And Is It Worth It?

by Gary Leff on October 15, 2022

Oct 15 2022

Is better inflight food a post-pandemic change? Is the difference between first class and business class really bigger than ever before? I’m not so sure. Here’s the real difference between premium cabins.

The British Airways New York Move Begins Next Month, Readying New Premium Lounges

by Gary Leff on October 15, 2022

Oct 15 2022

There’s a new shared premium check-in area and revamped larger joint premium lounges with a dedicated premium path directly to the lounges.

Flagship First check-in is being enlarged, renovated, and rebranded, since it will be used for both BA and American. Lounges are being redone as well, with a total capacity for 1000 passengers. The most premium lounge – replacing First Dining – will include a champagne bar, a sit down dining room and a fireside lounge.

Hotel Gets Clever, Uses $5 Baggage Claim Carts For Guest Luggage

by Gary Leff on October 15, 2022

Oct 15 2022

When you arrive at baggage claim and your luggage is more than you can push yourself, many airports around the world have carts for you to use for free. In the U.S. it’s far more common for you to pay to use a cart, like one from SmarteCarte. You’ll pay around $5 to release the cart at a nearby station, and then you can move your bags from the carousel to your ground transportation. Someone has to collect the carts, and then they get re-rented again.

But what if that $5 paid to rent the cart for an indefinite period of time?

American Airlines Finally Says Goodbye To The Disgusting Turkey Sandwich [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on October 15, 2022

Oct 15 2022

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