Airbnb Rental Doesn’t Allow More Than 2 Suitcases, Use Of Kitchen Or Washing Machine

by Gary Leff

May 30 2023

Airbnb rules are frequently infuriating. You pay a cleaning fee and still have to clean. Just stick it in the rate, right? And the list of chores can be maddening. I’ve been told to carry trash to a community dumpster several blocks away, and I’ve encountered condos with lock boxes over the thermostat to prevent use of the air conditioner. Others have been told to wait on property to manage repair services, and to mow the lawn.

Here’s a reported notice to guests, though, that contains some items I haven’t seen before

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The Longest Small Regional Jet Flight – By A Lot – Will Happen In August?

by Gary Leff

May 30 2023

The Embraer 145 is a ‘small’ regional jet, usually outfitted with 50 seats. Operators don’t usually put in a first class or even wifi, thinking that the flights are short enough and passengers usually have no real competitive options.

The aircraft’s range can push 1,300 miles and a little beyond in optimal conditions. One flight on an Embraer 145, though, has been scheduled to fly… 2,249 miles?

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“Global Airlines” Claims To Have Purchased An Airbus A380, Will Fly U.S. – London

by Gary Leff

May 29 2023

I’ve never heard of Global Airlines but they have a website. The site doesn’t tell you very much. Apparently the founder runs homesharing site HolidaySwap.com, which I’d never heard of.

However they report acquiring an Airbus A380 from Doric Aviation, with plans to take delivery of 3 more of the used aircraft in the coming months in order to launch service from London to New York and Los Angeles in the spring of next year.

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June Bilt Rent Day: Free Business Class For 2 On Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, And Free Points

by Gary Leff

May 29 2023

Bilt Rewards, the program that lets you earn transferable points paying rent, turns two. And each month they offer rich promotions the first of the month for ‘Rent Day’. This month you can instant win 100,000 Bilt points or points for Virgin or Emirates business class roundtrips for two, on top of points for trivia and double points on card spend.

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Summer’s On, And You Can Use Hotel Resort Facilities Even When Not Staying As A Guest

by Gary Leff

May 28 2023

A great staycation can be getting a room at a local resort and enjoying everything they have on property, but you can do this without even booking the room. Many resorts offer day passes, and some people go without buying the pass. And it can make a great place to kill time before the airport, especially if you don’t have guaranteed late checkout where you’re staying.

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