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More Than 50% Off Delta Coach Awards To Europe: Just 34,000 Miles ROUNDTRIP

by Gary Leff on August 6, 2021

Aug 06 2021

Delta is running a sale on coach award tickets to Europe starting at 34,000 miles roundtrip. They haven’t announced the sale, which isn’t surprising since at Delta whatever price they quote you in the moment is the price. Sometimes coach saver awards to Europe are 70,000 miles roundtrip, though I often see them for over 50% above that. SkyMiles is usually a dumpster fire for redeeming points.

We don’t know how long this sale will last, so if you want cheap coach awards to Europe book this now. It’s fully refundable without cost.

[POSTING FOR MORE PEOPLE] Easy 100,000 Miles From Brex And Paypal

by Gary Leff on August 6, 2021

Aug 06 2021

Many of you signed up for Brex when they were offering 110,000 points to new accountholders. I know I did. Well I’ve mentioned getting 100,000 Brex points (which transfer to miles) for signing up for Paypal merchant processing. And it was probably the quickest and easiest 100,000 points I’ve ever earned.

5 Things The CEO Of American Airlines Told The New York Times

by Gary Leff on August 6, 2021

Aug 06 2021

American Airlines CEO Doug Parker gave an interview to the New York Times, and much of it covered familiar ground for readers. Five things stuck out to me, though – including that Parker loves viral videos where passengers are being removed from planes, and everyone on board cheers.

This Reaction Is The One Good Thing About The Passenger Duct Tape Incident

by Gary Leff on August 6, 2021

Aug 06 2021

The incident on board a Frontier Airlines Philadelphia – Miami flight where a passenger was duct taped to his seat has gained worldwide attention. The man reportedly spilling a cocktail on himself, taking off his shirt, touching up flight attendants and getting into a fight. The flight attendants who used the duct tape were suspended.

Now this man’s take on being a flight attendant, dealing with an unruly passenger, may be the best (and only good?) thing coming out of the incident.

United Airlines Will Require All Employees To Be Vaccinated Starting Late October

by Gary Leff on August 6, 2021

Aug 06 2021

United Airlines will require all of its employees to be vaccinated. This requirement will be effective the sooner of 5 weeks after FDA full approval of a Covid-19 vaccine, or 5 weeks after September 20.

Obama Homeland Security Official Wants Unvaxxed Put On No Fly List

by Gary Leff on August 5, 2021

Aug 05 2021

We won’t be able to impose national ‘no dine lists’ for restaurants, but the ex- Assistant Secretary for Homeland Security in the Obama administration Juliette Kayyem wants those who haven’t been vaccinated placed on the government’s ‘No Fly List’.

Worst Airline In America Changes Its Name, Hoping You Might Fly Them

by Gary Leff on August 5, 2021

Aug 05 2021

Via Air had an F-rating from the Better Business Bureau and 71% of TripAdvisor reviews that were poor or terrible (at the time even Allegiant was only 27% negative and Southwest Airlines 6%).

After bankruptcy and an acquisition, the airline is asking the FAA to change its name.

Could JetBlue Be Starting An Australian Airline?

by Gary Leff on August 5, 2021

Aug 05 2021

JetBlue appears to be hiring an airport supervisor for… Brisbane, Australia. There are multiple people on LinkedIn identifying themselves in administrative roles working for the airline in Brisbane already. While JetBlue doesn’t have planes capable of flying from the U.S. to Australia, Australia has no limits on foreign ownership of domestic airlines.

Marriott CEO Says Some Covid Cuts Permanent, Emphasizes Hotel Owners Vs. Guests

by Gary Leff on August 5, 2021

Aug 05 2021

If Marriott can’t deliver the most value to guests, those guests have options – more so than with airlines or car rentals in many markets. They don’t just compete against Hyatt and Hilton but also Airbnb.

However Marriott’s CEO – who says workers make too much money and guests need to have more sympathy for hotel ownership groups – says Marriott needs to balance “the expectations of our guests..and the financial realities that our owners and franchisees face.”

Why More Badly Behaved Passengers Aren’t Prosecuted By The Feds

by Gary Leff on August 5, 2021

Aug 05 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.

More Than 50% Off Delta Coach Awards To Europe: Just 34,000 Miles ROUNDTRIP

[POSTING FOR MORE PEOPLE] Easy 100,000 Miles From Brex And Paypal

5 Things The CEO Of American Airlines Told The New York Times

This Reaction Is The One Good Thing About The Passenger Duct Tape Incident

United Airlines Will Require All Employees To Be Vaccinated Starting Late October

Obama Homeland Security Official Wants Unvaxxed Put On No Fly List

Worst Airline In America Changes Its Name, Hoping You Might Fly Them

Could JetBlue Be Starting An Australian Airline?

Marriott CEO Says Some Covid Cuts Permanent, Emphasizes Hotel Owners Vs. Guests

Why More Badly Behaved Passengers Aren’t Prosecuted By The Feds

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