What remains most striking to me here is that in trying to get more card spend, more vacation package bookings, and more ticket spend, they aren’t giving customers any carrot in the process – just a stick.
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TODAY: Up To 100% LifeMiles Transfer Bonus With Bilt
Bilt Rewards is back with its Rent Day offers for February 1. The headline here is up to a 100% transfer bonus to Star Alliance program Avianca LifeMiles.
‘She Jammed a Pringles Can Into My Seat’: Woman’s DIY Hack Stops Passenger in Front From Reclining
A woman with 1.5 million followers put her strategy for fighting back against seat recliners on display. She uses a Pringles can wedged between the tray table and its locking mechanism, effectively blocking the seat ahead from tilting backward.
176 Passengers & Crew Escape Burning A321 In South Korea As Flames Erupt From The Tail
A total of 176 people were on board—169 passengers and 7 crew members-were evacuated using the plane’s emergency slides after noticing flames and smoke near the tail of the aircraft. Firefighters arrived within minutes.
Hotels Are Cutting Your Stay To Just 18 Hours—But AI Could End The Squeeze And Redefine Hospitality
Hotels have been squeezing how long you can stay in the room when paying for a stay. It might seem logical that each day you pay for gets you 24 hours, but that isn’t true at all. Flexible check-in times, though, are both an opportunity for great customer service and also increased revenue.
Amex Cardholders: Get Free Access To The Award Search Tool That Saves You Time And Points
I really like point.me award search and I use it myself when trying to find award flights. Quickly search across most frequent flyer programs to see what flights are available to book using points, compare the cost of those awards, and get help with how to make the bookings at the lowest cost possible. This is a premium service, but did you know that you can access it for free? And if you haven’t used it lately, it’s gotten far better in the last few months.
Delta’s Domestic Lounge Snub: How SkyTeam’s New Rules Affect Travelers
Delta will not be honoring lounge access for their own or partner elites traveling on domestic itineraries, so don’t go rushing out looking for an Air France, Vietnam Airlines, or SAS status match thinking it will help circumvent new limits on Sky Club access using a premium Delta credit card.
LAX’s $1.7 Billion Terminal 5 Makeover: Big Promises Or Just Lipstick On A Pig?
LAX is about to renovate terminal 5 at a cost of $1.7 billion. The plan is to substantially complete work in time for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. This will upgrade the terminal experience, but will not add any gates.
First Class Filth: United Airlines Slammed Over ‘Disgusting’ Seatback [Roundup]
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.
Retired Cop Sues American Airlines After Accusation Of Trafficking His Own Wife On Honeymoon Flight
A retired police officer and his wife have filed a federal lawsuit against American Airlines, alleging that they were unjustly singled out for human trafficking investigation during their honeymoon flight from Phoenix to Miami.