Not to be outdone by the airline industry seeking a $50 billion bailout, the hotel industry is now seeking $250 billion in assistance. $150 billion would go to owners of hotels and resort properties to continue to pay off loan payments... Read More →
In a move that I thought would have been made days ago, Uber & Lyft have both announced that their shared ride offerings will be suspended. Uber will also be offering expanded sick pay for drivers who are quarantined or infected by... Read More →
The European Union has announced that as of tonight external borders will be closed for a period of 30 days. Movement between the European Union’s 27 member nations will still be permitted and does not apply to U.K citizens (long... Read More →
Due to COVID-19 TripIt has announced that it will be offering TripIt Pro features for free. TripIt Pro normally costs $49/year New users have until March 31st, 2020 to sign up Existing free users have until March 31st, 2020 to update... Read More →
The Federal Reserve announced today a lowering of the interest rates, the new target range is 0%-0.25% (down from 1 to 1.25%). The Federal Reserve has also announced quantitative easing of $700 billion ($500 billion of Treasurys and... Read More →
The U.S. State Department has advised U.S. citizen's that they should not be traveling on cruise ships due to COVID-19. Several readers have reached out with existing bookings asking if they are eligible for a refund/credit. Read More →
Update 3/13/20: I thought this was worth reposting, as I suspect we will be seeing more of these small deals in the coming months. I’ve had a lot of readers reach out that are hourly workers that have had their hours dramatically... Read More →
The U.S. State Department has issued a level 3 global health advisory that all U.S. Citizens should reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. The differing levels that can be issued are as follows: Level 1: Exercise... Read More →
Walgreens has sent out an e-mail to customers stating that in response to COVID-19 they will be offering free shipping on all items with no minimum spend requirement starting March 13th. Dear Walgreens Customers, We know there is... Read More →
According to a statement released by DHS, President Donald Trump has signed a Presidential Proclamation, which suspends the entry of most foreign nationals who have been in certain European countries at any point during the 14 days... Read More →
India has announced that all existing visa (except diplomatic, official, UN/International Organizations, employment, project visas) are suspended until April 15th, 2020 starting from 1200 GMT on 13th March 2020 at the port of departure... Read More →
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Fifth Third Bank. The CFPB alleges that for several years Fifth Third without consumers knowledge: Opened deposit and credit card accounts in consumers names... Read More →
The U.S. State Department has released new advice that U.S. Citizens should not travel by cruise ship due to increased risk of infection of COVID-19 (especially those with underlying conditions). In addition to this many countries have... Read More →
Amtrak is the latest travel company to announce that they will be waiving change fees due to COVID-19. All new or existing bookings made before April 30th, 2020 will be eligible. Amtrak will also be stopping the Acela Nonstop service on... Read More →
Priority Pass has added a new restaurant option to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Priority Pass members and their guests can get a credit of up to $28 at this restaurant. The restaurant is open from 5AM until 00AM daily and... Read More →
