Category - Recaps

Citibank is now offering a high yield 13 month CD (2.5% APY). Not a very attractive offer, but it’s interesting to see them offer stuff like this and the new Citi Accelerate account as well. Marriott CEO Tells Senators Passport... Read More →

I Attended a Timeshare Sales Presentation at the Maui Hyatt Residence Club by Will Run For Miles. I love a good timeshare story. One thing I’ll note is never accept the first deal offered. Starting in 2021, Americans Will Need... Read More →

New website (bonvoyed.com) and twitter account are letting users share their experiences with the new Marriott Bonvoy account. I wonder how long it will take for the legal threats to come in from Marriott, I’m giving it until... Read More →

Qatar Airways Likely To Announce Oneworld Withdrawal In 1-2 Months (Empty Threat?) by OMaaT. I’m guessing they don’t end up leaving. Hyatt is burying Small Luxury Hotels, so keep an eye out for good values by Freequent Flyer... Read More →

Marriott CEO to testify before U.S. Senate panel on data breach by Reuters. “I know it looks bad, but really it’s just noise around the edges. I’m not sure why 500 million people are complaining we didn’t keep... Read More →

Looks like Capital One has started to push WikiBuy after purchasing it last year. Readers have reported receiving e-mails from Capital One regarding it, but sadly no bonus for using it. Jetblue Is Trying To Secure Landing Slots In... Read More →

Southwest sues mechanics union, alleges deliberate slowdowns by USA Today. Pretty big accusation to make. T-Mobile is upgrading to some people to Unlimited Data for free. Any obvious downside I’m missing? I think somebody... Read More →

It’s Time to Ban Hidden Fees by Harvard Business Review. If a charge is mandatory it should be included in the original price. Liberia’s Lost $100M Found In Central Bank by PYMNTS.   Michael’s is doing a free family make week... Read More →

Amex Cards No Longer an Option for Serve Backup Funding by Danny Deal Guru. You could still earn points on third party issued American Express cards, although I suspect most readers are banned. Uber Reportedly Close To Buying Competitor... Read More →

Cathay Pacific To Offer Paid Lounge Access For A Four Month Trial by Travel Update. At those prices I don’t think there will be too many issues with overcrowding. Southwest Accuses its Mechanics of Deliberately Taking Aircraft Out... Read More →

Citi says customers can now pay for rent and school fees using its credit cards by CNBC. Only being tested in Asia right now. Apple’s Deal With Goldman Has Wall Street on Defense by WSJ.   Bitcoin gift cards now available for sale... Read More →

Bank of America to Drop Merrill Lynch Name From Some Businesses by WSJ. Will become just Merrill in most cases. United Airlines Argues It Can Block Expedia From Future Fares as Standoff Persists by Skift.     North Island... Read More →

Bangladesh commandos shoot purported hijacker of Biman Bangladesh plane by Reuters. Marriott’s Sneaky Award Hold Fees by One Mile At A Time. If you’re going to require a hold fee like this, at least be transparent about it.  ... Read More →

Q&A With Defendant’s Attorney In Lufthansa Hidden City Ticket Lawsuit by Miles to Memories. Respect to the client for not agreeing to withdraw the case. I’m also not sure why the judge gives Lufthansa a heads up that they are... Read More →