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Marriott Platinum Status for Sale: The $20 Fraud That’s Undermining Loyalty

by Gary Leff on August 15, 2024

Aug 15 2024

Not only are people generating unearned status for club lounge access (and lounges are far nicer in Asia) and other benefits, but Bonvoy elites no longer have an incentive to stay to requalifying for status since they can just buy it cheap. They can even merge the new account they create for this with their existing one.

Marriott sees they’re getting plenty of new signups through Fliggy, when they’re getting plenty of short-term elites – and the same members opening new accounts over and over, it seems.

Wide Open Using Your Miles: Fly Business Class To Europe On Singapore Airlines

by Gary Leff on August 15, 2024

Aug 15 2024

Whenever an airline discounts awards on a route, it’s worth checking to see whether availability is really good. Usually a discount corresponds to a flight being lightly booked.

Similarly, when a flight is new it often takes awhile to book up, and award space can be good. Or an airline might initially load inventory for a new flight with plenty of space.

Is Your Safety at Risk? Exhausted Airline Crew Pulling Double Shifts Delivering Amazon Packages Before Your Flight

by Gary Leff on August 15, 2024

Aug 15 2024

Airline crew often work two jobs which runs counter to rest rules meant to limit their airline work to ensure they’re fresh on board.

One flight attendant working the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 flight where a door plug blew out in January had started work more than 9 hours prior to the flight.

DOJ’s 24-Hour Extension Hints At Imminent Approval: Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Deal On The Verge

by Gary Leff on August 14, 2024

Aug 14 2024

The government now has until August 16th to conclude its review. An additional day means those involved in the negotiations think they’re close – close enough that a deal is possible, and without much more time.

Crypto Crackdown: Airbnb Host Got $1,500 Bill From Guest’s Mining. Is This Happening At Hotels, Too? [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on August 13, 2024

Aug 13 2024

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.

Singapore Airlines Axes Houston-Manchester Route After 16 Years—’Abysmal’ Loads Force Rethink Of U.S. Strategy

by Gary Leff on August 12, 2024

Aug 12 2024

Singapore Airlines has struggled with service to Houston since launching in summer 2008. Initially they operated one-stop from Houston to Moscow Domodedovo Airport to Singapore. In October 2016 that switched to Houston – Manchester, U.K. – Singapore.

First Class Food On Airlines Is Terrible. They Should Sell Food Up Front Instead.

by Gary Leff on August 11, 2024

Aug 11 2024

Raising more money for airlines by delivering a better product to customers is a better and more sustainable business model in a competitive industry than trying to charge more for the same or lesser product.

The World’s Best Food Experiences To “Try Before You Die’

by Gary Leff on August 11, 2024

Aug 11 2024

I’ve been known to take a trip just for a meal, like when I flew to Barcelona just to have dinner at El Bulli when that was the toughest reservation in the world. It also involved a two hour train ride. Ferran Adria more than lived up to the hype!

But I’m not sure I’d fly to Singapore for the chili crab – though I’d go for the food – and not sure a hop across The Pond makes sense for an authentic British afternoon tea. Corn masa tacos aren’t my number one go-to in Mexico. So here’s what I suggest.

Parent Accused of Trafficking Own Child On Frontier Flight, I Wasn’t Expecting The Twist That Had Officers Confused

by Gary Leff on August 7, 2024

Aug 07 2024

A Frontier Airlines passenger on July 19th’s flight 4401 from Las Vegas to San Francisco was accused of trafficking their own 9 year old daughter. A flight attendant raised the concern, told the captain, who had law enforcement waiting for the flight on arrival.

Marriott Hotel Extortion: Guest Forced to Pay $86 Bribe For Extra Person In Room

by Gary Leff on August 4, 2024

Aug 04 2024

If you just leave the default as one guest, that works out fine here but not everywhere. If you book for one guest it can be a good idea to at least communicate with the hotel in advance about the actual number of people in your room to avoid surprises at check-in.

ASIA

Marriott Platinum Status for Sale: The $20 Fraud That’s Undermining Loyalty

Wide Open Using Your Miles: Fly Business Class To Europe On Singapore Airlines

Is Your Safety at Risk? Exhausted Airline Crew Pulling Double Shifts Delivering Amazon Packages Before Your Flight

DOJ’s 24-Hour Extension Hints At Imminent Approval: Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Deal On The Verge

Crypto Crackdown: Airbnb Host Got $1,500 Bill From Guest’s Mining. Is This Happening At Hotels, Too? [Roundup]

Singapore Airlines Axes Houston-Manchester Route After 16 Years—’Abysmal’ Loads Force Rethink Of U.S. Strategy

First Class Food On Airlines Is Terrible. They Should Sell Food Up Front Instead.

The World’s Best Food Experiences To “Try Before You Die’

Parent Accused of Trafficking Own Child On Frontier Flight, I Wasn’t Expecting The Twist That Had Officers Confused

Marriott Hotel Extortion: Guest Forced to Pay $86 Bribe For Extra Person In Room

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