Prince Harry Flies To London Without Meghan Markle, Will Exit Quarantine Early

by Gary Leff

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Apr 12 2021

The U.K.’s Prince Philip, who passed away last week at age 99, thought travel in economy class was ‘ghastly’. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, though, have flown British Airways coach before, however.

Prince Harry, himself no longer a royal, flew Los Angeles – London Heathrow on Saturday. He reportedly arrived in London at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday. While it’s reported he flew British Airways, the 1:15 p.m. arriving from Los Angeles is actually an American Airlines flight (AA134).

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Wide Open QSuites Award Space For 4 Passengers From Several U.S. Cities

by Gary Leff

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Apr 12 2021

Qatar has one of the best business class product in the world in its ‘QSuites’. These are revolutionary suites with doors and movable partitions that allow two and even four passengers to travel together in their own space. Right now there’s fantastic award availability booking for the start of 2021 for Qatar’s QSuites product – out of several U.S. cities – with four business class seats available.

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Airlines Need To Change To Keep People From Flying Sick

by Gary Leff

Apr 12 2021

People flying sick has been a problem for a long time. Some of that is because of airline policies – it’s costly to change your plans, and a doctor’s note won’t even help you. Much of it is more broadly cultural. We expect people to ‘tough it out’ and colleagues don’t want us to ‘let them down’.

Before the pandemic the CDC actually recommended foregoing travel if you had a fever over 100 degrees and other symptoms, but a fever alone wasn’t reason to cancel a trip in their medical opinion. And about half of people said they’d fly even if they had the flu. That really needs to change.

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United And American CEOs Join Corporate Leaders Strategizing To Stop Voting Restrictions

by Gary Leff

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Apr 11 2021

United and American have spoken out against measures that limit access to voting. American came out against a proposal in Texas they had not read. Delta is against Georgia’s law, after being for it, and after telling employees they helped craft its final form.

Now the CEOs of American Airlines and United have joined a forum of major corporate CEOs concerned about voting rights that was put together just a few days ago.

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Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour: Review Of An Award Stay With Suite Upgrade

by Gary Leff

Apr 11 2021

Ritz-Carltons don’t provide the same level of elite benefits that many Marriott brands are supposed to, but I lucked into an incredible suite upgrade anyway.

It was the perfect hotel for seclusion amidst the chaos of Florida during Spring Break, with available services that exceeded what most other properties have been offering during the pandemic. I had beach and pool access without difficulty and didn’t see many other guests despite the property being completely full.

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20% Off Hyatt Rate, Valid At 45 Major Hotels

by Gary Leff

Apr 11 2021

One of the prizes in the American Airlines 40th anniversary game and sweepstakes is 20% off a Hyatt stay. American and Hyatt launched a double dip partnership two years ago.

When you win the Hyatt prize though it’s not 20% off a single stay, instead you’re sent a coupon code for 20% off the standard rate at a specific set of hotels which is usable by anyone and reusable. Here it is.

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Change To TSA Liquids Rule: Full-Sized Suncreens Are Permitted Now Through Airport Security.

by Gary Leff

Apr 11 2021

At the start of the pandemic the TSA began allowing passengers to bring 12 ounces of hand sanitizer through the checkpoint, separate from their freedom baggie of liquids.

And now travelers can also bring a full-sized bottle of sunscreen, since sunscreen has been added to the TSA’s list of ‘medically necessary’ liquids, gels and aerosols.

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