Oct
13
2021
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.
Hyatt Will Devalue Its Award Chart “Very Soon”
Bali’s Governor: Tourists Stay Away, You’re Our Biggest Mistake
Oct
13
2021
Bali planned to re-open to American tourism this month Instead they’re reducing quarantine requirements to 5 days I’m feeling good about my decision to drop Bali as a destination next month. Bali has been pushing hard against the string of the Indonesian government since last year.
Now Bali’s governor claims tourism isn’t actually good for Bali after all, despite representing over 50% of GDP.
Delta’s CEO: People Won’t Lose Their Jobs Due To Vaccine Mandate
Oct
13
2021
I’ve actually expected that the December 8 deadline will push, but not until we get close, because if major airlines are far off from compliance the Biden administration won’t want to be blamed for ruining holiday travel due to mass cancellations.
They’ll need a reason for the delay, of course, that isn’t this. They will want to declare victory, or offer an extension on technical grounds. This will be especially tough to avoid if Covid-19 prevalence in the U.S. is low overall as the end of November approaches.
Anthony Fauci Wants Vaccine Mandates For Domestic Air Travel
Oct
13
2021
Airlines take different positions on vaccine requirements for travel, depending on whether it’s international or domestic travel, and this isn’t because the virus somehow spreads differently when it is crossing borders.
American Airlines-JetBlue Elite Benefits Are Live Today, Mileage Redemption Starts Next Month
Oct
13
2021
The partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue started allowing each program’s members to earn miles and elite qualifying credit on each other’s flights back in the spring, and they announced that recognition of elite benefits across the two airlines would begin in the fall.
Elite benefits are here – today – and award redemption starts next month. Here are the details.
Are Southwest Employees Being Told To Lie In Response To Vaccine Mandates?
Oct
13
2021
Airline employees who may be engaged in sick outs over vaccine mandates are told to lie. They can’t speak publicly about what they are doing, because it would be an illegal job action under the Railway Labor Act. Are they being told to lie in order to show complaince with mandates, too?
Ryanair Refused Pandemic Refunds, Extorts Passengers Who Get Help From Credit Card Companies
Oct
12
2021
Many customers took it upon themselves to seek help when airlines refused refunds during the pandemic. Some credit card companies were more helpful than others. American Express, apparently, was most likely to process chargebacks against Ryanair. After all, you cannot keep money for services that haven’t been delivered.
Now customers who succeeded with chargebacks, but bought new tickets for travel, are being told to return the refunds or their trips are off.
New Boston Celtics Credit Card From Cardless: 7x On Rideshare & Streaming
Oct
12
2021
This is interesting of course for the 7x points-earning categories, though that doesn’t represent huge spending for most people (which makes 7x possible to offer!), and even with 4x on dining this is strong earn for a no annual fee card.
Air Serbia Soon Coming To An Airport Near You [Roundup]
Oct
12
2021
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.
Airline Employees Organizing More Sick Outs To Protest Vaccines
Oct
12
2021
The narrative about Southwest’s troubles could become self-fulfilling at the airline and spread to other carriers. Pilots are watching the operational carnage at Southwest and realizing that they can take down the operation, even if they weren’t doing so already. And employees at other airlines are watching.
