Mar
09
2022
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.
Disney’s Latest Price Hikes May Kill The Brand [Roundup]
Amex Surveying New Lucrative Points-Earning Business Checking Account
Mar
08
2022
A month after announcing a new rewards checking account American Express is surveying a new business checking account that’s potentially more lucrative.
The Most Unhinged Airbnb Host In America?
Mar
08
2022
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.
New $59 Airport ‘Americas Pass’ Gets Access To Broad Lounge Network
Mar
08
2022
And it’s even less than that because through April 17, children under 12 access these lounges free with an adult with promo code KIDS4FREE, so families can plan on better value for a limited time.
And promo code SPRING10 is valid for 10% off purchases making access to Plaza Premium, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and other lounges cheaper still. While this is aimed at their more expensive lounge passes, “[t]he promotion also applies for the new Americas Pass.”
Ukranian Flight Attendants Beg NATO For No Fly Zone
Mar
08
2022
Ukrainian flight Attendants are on social media promoting a NATO No Fly Zone over their country. The Russian Air Force has been shockingly absent, likely less capable than believed, but still poses a threat. And this would allow for Ukranian air superiority. They argue that a NATO No Fly Zone would put an end to the war. This seems… inadvisable.
VIDEO: Politician Dragged Away From Flight Over Carry On Bag Fees
Mar
08
2022
A Conservative Party Senate candidate in Colombia was dragged away from a Viva Air Colombia flight over carry on bag fees. She was outraged over being charged 150,000 pesos (US$39) to bring her bag aboard the ultra low cost carrier.
Ukraine Airbnb Donation Bookings Going Bad, Some May Even Help Russians
Mar
07
2022
Russian scammers may be pocking some of the money, and in any case you’ll want to focus on individual hosts with single listings rather than corporate hosts (some of whom may even be based in Russia).
This Site Lets You See What Comments Airline Agents Enter Into Your Reservation
Mar
07
2022
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.
How Much Money Do Amex Platinum And Centurion Cardmembers Make?
Mar
07
2022
Most premium Amex customers live in New York city – more than double the number in second city LA. And, it appears, on average they make quite a lot of money even though I’ve nott found it difficult for readers without such high incomes to get approved for Platinum cards.
Order 4 More Covid-19 Tests Free From The Postal Service This Week
Mar
07
2022
With the pandemic hopefully winding down, the federal government is sending out tests at no cost to recipients (‘free’). They’re using the US Postal Service to distribute them and perhaps not surprisingly many report not getting the tests they ordered. (Oddly, the first time around they actually sent me too many tests.
However with much less need for testing now – The 7 day moving average of U.S. reported cases are down 94% from their January 16th peak – only half of the 500 million tests the government ordered have been spoken for. Each household was permitted to order (4) tests previously, no matter how many people lived at a residential address. Starting this week households can order a second set of four tests.
