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.
Delta Found A Way Around Tariffs—So Missoni Bedding Is Finally Coming To Business Class Flights Across The Pond
Delta was expected to start offering new bedding and a mattress pad in long haul business class in early May. That was delayed because the cost of the Missoni products become prohibitive under the new tariff regime.
Now – just like with taking delivery of new Airbus aircraft without tariffs – Delta has figured out a way around the most draconian fees so that they can move forward with the product plan.
19 Things I Love About The Capital One Venture X Card
There’s no question that Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the most exciting premium rewards card of the last couple of years. It has a huge up front bonus offer, strong points-earning, airport lounge access and a host of premium benefits.
Here are the 19 things I’m loving about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card.
Hilton Wiped His Diamond Account Over A Dispute—He Got It Back With A Middle Name Trick
A reader booked a double points rate through Hilton and never got their double points after more than a month’s worth of follow up. So they disputed the hotel charge and won. Hilton closed their Diamond account. This is the story of how they got their Diamond status back.
American Airlines Sold a First Class Seat With No Tray Table—And a Coach Seat Labeled ‘Broken’ [Roundup]
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.
Court Says Southwest Illegally Fired Flight Attendant Who Blasted Union Politics—She Gets Job Back And $1.1 Million
Carter keeps her $800,000 award against Southwest. She also keeps her $300,000 punitive award against TWU 556. And she’s entitled to reinstatement and back‑pay. And the union still owes a penalty for religious freedom violations.
JetBlue Walked Away From American—Now American’s Handing Out Executive Platinum To Their Top Flyers
Now that JetBlue is a clear competitor, American is going after their best customers with a limited-time status match offer. Through June 30, American is more generous in the status they’ll offer to TrueBlue members. In fact, Mosaic 3 and 4 members can get Executive Platinum status.
Trump Administration’s Big Fix For Air Traffic Control Released: More Money Needed, But No Real Reform
There’s no question we’re dealing with a crumbling system. That’s the fault of the FAA (how the system is managed) and Congress (poor funding models, no accountability). We’re literally decades behind NavCanada, with nearly 40% of systems “unsustainable” according to the Government Accountability Office.
The DOT does a simple job both telling and showing why there’s going to need to be an investment here. As it is, there are 300 near-collisions per year.
How I’ll Earn Points Twice On The Same Mortgage Payment—Every Single Month
I had been waiting on Bilt Rewards to add mortgage payments. But that was dumb. You’re going to be able to double dip, earning through Bilt and with a Mesa card.
100,000 Point Offer: American Express Business Gold
The American Express® Business Gold Card had one of the better initial bonus offers already at 70,000 Membership Rewards points.