News and notes from around the interweb:
- Melbourne, Australia is getting an American Express lounge later this year along the lines of what they offer in Sydney.
- How autopilot works
- Alaska lounges in Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles allow access for up to 2 guests when entering with a Priority Pass. It’s not unlimited guests, but it’s also not zero guests either!
- Hyatt 25% discount on dining throughout India
- It’s not exactly news that American’s domestic first class meals are pretty bad. But being confronted with this choice makes me realize just how little thought is going into the selections. I really like garlic, but what’s the point of offering two options both in a garlic sauce…
- These employees have been fired after the way they handled checked baggage was filmed by a passenger.
Handling checked luggage.
They’re handling luggage, not cartons of raw eggs in their shells. That’s one reason for buying sturdy luggage. Sturdy doesn’t necessarily mean hard-sided or heavy. Some light-weight, soft luggage made of ballistic fabric will withstand attempts to cut it with a sharp hunting knife! In addition, you should never load luggage so that it weighs what a powerlifter would struggle to hoist.
If it’s that valuable or fragile, think about leaving it at home if you can’t pack it in your hand luggage.