Dec
07
2020
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.
Plane Lands On Freeway, Merges Into Traffic
A Theory Of Complaining: How To Get Satisfaction From Airlines, Hotels And The DMV
Dec
06
2020
If you’re reasonable, nice, and persistent – in other words, if you’re easy to help and easier to help than not help – you’re going to do well complaining in almost any circumstance whether it’s the cable company, an airline, or the DMV.
A bureaucrat may go out of their way because they sympathize with you or at least because you’re nice, nicer than most of the people they deal with. A hotel may offer you compensation because they genuinely feel they’ve shortchanged you in some way, or because it’s cheap to make you feel better about your experience. An airline’s rules are so complex you might get what you want just by finding someone who doesn’t search the rulebook for a reason not to give it to you (call center roulette).
Short-Term Opportunity, Place Sure-Thing Political Bets And Earn Money, Spending Rewards
Dec
06
2020
Set up an account with PredictIt. Whatever your political stripes, you can still bet that President Trump will lose re-election – and earn your full bet back and then some.
As of this writing betting markets still have Trump with about a 10% chance of winning Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada, as well as a 9% chance of winning the Presidency.
Passenger Tests Positive For Covid-19, Heads To The Airport
Dec
06
2020
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.
Video: Fire Department Uses Water Cannon To Remove Swarm Of Bees From A Passenger Jet
Dec
06
2020
A swarm of bees “clamped themselves on to the window” of an Air Vistara plane parked in Kolkata. The fire department was called, and used a water cannon to disperse the bees.
Crime Spree: Shootings At Limited-Service Hotels Continues
Dec
06
2020
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.
As Kauai Shuts Down Again, The Grand Hyatt Closes. Who Knows When It Will Re-Open?
Dec
05
2020
The Grand Hyatt Kauai will remain closed for the rest of 2020 and into 2021, though it is not yet clear when the property will re-open. Kauai is one of Hawaii’s most beautiful islands, and the Grand Hyatt a top spot for frequent travelers – but not right now since the island’s Mayor has decided to stop accepting travelers with a negative test for Covid-19.
“Bye Karen!” Passengers Yell As Mask Refusenik Escorted Off Flight By Cops
Dec
05
2020
Fox & Friends writer Griffin Frank shared video of a passenger confronted by a Frontier Airlines employee over their refusal to wear a mask on board.
The passenger would probably have gotten away with ignoring the mask request, and been on her way, but while the employee was still in earshot she started cursing. And that’s what got her removed, a ban from the airline, and a round of applause and “Goodbye Karen”‘s from other passengers as she was booted from the flight.
[Roundup] Get 18 Years Of Free Hotel Stays If You Make A Baby On Valentine’s Day
Dec
05
2020
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.
1 Card Can Get You A Southwest Companion Pass For 2 Years
Dec
05
2020
Chase’s 100,000 point offer for the premium Southwest Airlines business card will earn you enough points for a Companion Pass as soon as you’ve spent enough to earn the bonus. There are (4) things to know about applying for this card – that if timed right can get you a second person traveling with you for just the taxes for nearly two full years.
