Losing Trust: Marriott Blocked Award Availability; Now It Magically Re-Appears After Prices Increase by Middle Aged Miles. At this stage nothing Marriott does surprises me anymore. I have zero faith in them doing the right thing ever... Read More →
Category - Recaps
Recap: GoT Trailer, Marriott CEO To Testify Before U.S. Senate On Data Breach & 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 →
Recap: Gap & Old Navy Splitting Up, Absurd Resort Fees & 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 →
Recap: Southwest Suing Mechanics Union, T-Mobile Free Upgrade
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 →
Recap: Ban Hidden Fees, $100M Lost Now Found & 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 →
Recap: Tarmac Delay Fines, AmEx Cards Backup Funding Serve & 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 →
Recap: Cathay Trialing Paid Lounge Access, Test Drive Deals & 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 →
Recap: Pay Rent Via Credit Card Internationally, Apple Goldman Deal & 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 →
Recap: United/Expedia Fight Continues, Luxury Property Joins Marriott & 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 →
Recap: New Marriott Ad, Hijacker Attempt & 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 →
Recap: Skiplagging, 3rd Night Free At Kimpton & 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 →
Recap: Samsung Fold, Wyndham Annual Changes & More
I asked Wyndham about when they would be making tier changes and they said that they would most likely being reviewing the tiers annually and giving members notice of any changes to what properties are in what tier before making those... Read More →
Recap: Amazon Loan, Payless Bankruptcy & More
Payless Files for Bankruptcy Again, Use Gift Cards by March 11th by DDG. Always a good idea to use gift cards if a place files for bankruptcy. I Took A Loan From Amazon & It Was Exactly What I Needed by Oren’s Money Saver... Read More →
Recap: Jet Airways For 1¢, Tesla Self Driving By End Of Year & More
Why a Major Indian Airline Is Being Sold for 1 Cent by Bloomberg. It’s actually less than 1 cent, but it’s for a majority stake and the airline is crippled by debt. Elon Musk: Tesla will have all its self-driving car... Read More →
Recap: Southwest Issues, Cheapest Return Flight Map & More
Southwest Declares Operational Emergency – Alerts Employees by Miles to Memories. Not sure threatening to fire employees is a good long term play here, especially consider it seems like they are already understaffed with the forced... Read More →

