News and notes from around the interweb:
- Michigan Couple Sues Ritz-Carlton After Alleged $425,000 Armed Robbery on St. Thomas The property is allegedly not hard to access from the condo next door, and the security guard reportedly has a criminal record (perhaps suggesting collaboration here).
A member of the hotel’s security team transported them to the building where they were staying. Upon arrival, the pair realized they did not have their room key. The complaint states that Mr. Sullivan specifically asked the security guard not to leave them alone. The guard, however, departed to obtain a replacement key.
“Within seconds of the security guard’s departure, multiple armed assailants emerged from nearby bushes in the immediate vicinity of the Plaintiffs’ building and robbed Plaintiffs at gunpoint,” the lawsuit alleges.
The complaint states that the assailants stole custom jewelry, a luxury watch, a designer bag, and other items with a combined appraised value exceeding $425,000. Mr. Sullivan also alleges that he was pistol-whipped during the robbery and suffered “excruciating pain and a pronounced black eye.”
Credit: Marriott - This is cool. I’m sure the route is subsidized, and it lasts only two and a half months. It’s part of the American Airlines – Qantas joint venture, which they did promise would support more new routes…
Qantas to commence flights to Las Vegas (LAS).
A new route from Sydney (SYD) to Las Vegas (LAS) begins December 29.
Flights to operate 3 weekly using 787-9 until March 12, 2027. pic.twitter.com/fx6cuWfWZU
— Ishrion Aviation (@IshrionA) February 25, 2026
- 60,000 aircraft engine components had forged authenticity certificates, done by one guy operating from his garage
- Qantas double points or status credits for bookings mae by March 2 and travel March 3, 2026 – February 12, 2027
- 25% bonus on points transfers from Citi to Wyndham through March 21. Meh.
- Air India’s Aircraft Safety Inspection Reports Make For Genuinely Horrifying Reading (HT: Paul H.)
- Amex is folding Tock into Resy which should be great for Platinum dining credits – more restaurants.
Who travels with nearly half-a-million dollars worth of anything? Still, that’s a decent Ritz-Carlton in STT. Ironically, it’s pretty close, geographically to… Little Saint James. Time for accountability, folks. Start at the top. The very top. Never forget. 249 days to go.
A lot of expensive jewelry to wear at a resort.
The article about fake parts is spot on. Anyone buying from a relatively unknown source has to do due diligence in making sure the parts are genuine and cannot only rely on the paperwork. I have worked in acceptance testing before and know it can add quite a bit to the cost of an item. Some items did not live up to their specifications.
@jns — Now that diamonds can be made in factories, only precious metals really hold value. Even those who are into numismatics know that it’s basically tied to the cost of gold, silver, platinum, etc., and less so the rareness of that particular coin, year, etc., unless you’re a real freaky fella.