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Court Rules “Too Hot To Handle” Stars Must Pay $800+ To Each Flight Attendant He Abused Inflight

by Gary Leff on May 1, 2021

May 01 2021

Three passengers on the February 7, 2021 British Airways Miami – London Heathrow flight have been fined for their behavior on board – and the court ruled they must even compensate the flight attendants they abused.

Enroute back from Turks & Caicos where they had been filming the Netflix reality show “Too Hot To Handle,” the group was tossing back margaritas in the airport. Then on board two members of the group were “kissing and behaving intimately.” And since face masks would get in the way, they wouldn’t wear those either. Things went downhill from there.

Confidence In Return To Travel: We Do It By Doing It

by Gary Leff on May 1, 2021

May 01 2021

The first time back is a little weird at first, but it’s not something that really lingers. You get over the strangeness of it all by doing it. One trip back and you’re an expert at it again.

What does go a long way is a welcome and kind confidence from employees. It makes you feel like they’ve been there, they’re fine, and they know this is all going to be ok.

Former Senate Majority Leader: Lockheed Martin Hiding Fragments Of Crashed UFO

by Gary Leff on May 1, 2021

May 01 2021

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the Defense Department blocked him from seeing UFO fragments retrieved by Lockheed Martin. Former CIA Director John Brennan thinks there may be life on other planets. And the last Director of National Intelligence reveals there have been undisclosed difficult to explain incidents which have been kept hidden.

What the government knows about UFOs is supposed to be declassified next month. How is this not the top story on the news every night?

New York City Plans To Cap Hotel Rooms, Make It More Expensive To Visit

by Gary Leff on May 1, 2021

May 01 2021

New York City is expected to approve rules that would prevent opening new hotels.

This will mean fewer hotel rooms in the city, higher room rates, and fewer visitors as a result. It will therefore mean less tax revenue. It will mean less business for Broadway, for restaurants, for taxi cabs. Even the city’s own experts think this is insane.

The New U.S. Ban On Travel From India Is Pure Political Symbolism

by Gary Leff on May 1, 2021

May 01 2021

The new ban on most travel by non-U.S. citizens or permanent resident who have recently been in India which goes into effect Tuesday is symbolic – porous and giving people advance notice to get into the country under the wire – was meant to appear that the administration is ‘doing something’. Covid-19 variants spreading in India are already here in the U.S. Travel bans won’t keep them out.

Two Tourists Pull A Mask Prank – And Get Kicked Out Of Bali

by Gary Leff on April 30, 2021

Apr 30 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.

No Longer Needed Government Mask Mandate Extended Through September 13

by Gary Leff on April 30, 2021

Apr 30 2021

Mask rules made a lot of sense when airlines began requiring them. People should have been wearing higher quality masks and learning to wear them properly. Now that vaccines are available to any U.S. adult that wants one, the mandate should be allowed to expire. But government regulations tend to outlast their usefulness.

The mask mandate will end when the President is ready to declare victory over Covid-19.

Hawaii May Ban Tourists From The Best Beaches On Weekends

by Gary Leff on April 30, 2021

Apr 30 2021

Hawaii is considering restricting access to the most desirable areas on its islands for locals only on weekends. Tourists would be shut out on peak tourist days.

With Europe And Beyond Starting To Open This Summer, Where Should You Go?

by Gary Leff on April 30, 2021

Apr 30 2021

Iceland and Greece are open. France says they’ll open this summer, and this was backed up by the European Union. Spain says they’re testing things in May and expect to welcome the world starting in June.

So where should you go, how should you book, and what should you expect?

Free Hilton Points For Listening To Telephone Sales Pitch & Your Credit Score Was Available To Anyone

by Gary Leff on April 30, 2021

Apr 30 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.

Court Rules “Too Hot To Handle” Stars Must Pay $800+ To Each Flight Attendant He Abused Inflight

Confidence In Return To Travel: We Do It By Doing It

Former Senate Majority Leader: Lockheed Martin Hiding Fragments Of Crashed UFO

New York City Plans To Cap Hotel Rooms, Make It More Expensive To Visit

The New U.S. Ban On Travel From India Is Pure Political Symbolism

Two Tourists Pull A Mask Prank – And Get Kicked Out Of Bali

No Longer Needed Government Mask Mandate Extended Through September 13

Hawaii May Ban Tourists From The Best Beaches On Weekends

With Europe And Beyond Starting To Open This Summer, Where Should You Go?

Free Hilton Points For Listening To Telephone Sales Pitch & Your Credit Score Was Available To Anyone

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