American Airlines FA Accused of Hitting Woman with Stroller, Picks Fight with Second Passenger by Travel Codex. Bit difficult to know what went on here without seeing the initial incident. I can’t imagine why an employee would hit... Read More →
Category - Recaps
Recap: New Delta Award Chart, Oscar Munoz & Stacking For 3 Nights Free
[ 60 Seconds ] US Bank Altitude Reserve Card by Inside Flyer. Confirms card won’t have the Visa infinite flight discount benefit. Also confirms that point transfers to loyalty programs might be an option considered in the future... Read More →
Recap: Fingerprint Credit Card, Owner’s Update & More
What is an Owner’s Update? by The Timeshare Guru. Always nice to learn more about time shares. Chase travel concierge put my friend in a horrible situation by As The Joe Flies. “The whole reason they record these calls is... Read More →
Recap: Citi Refunds, HSN Refunds, Emirates Cuts Flights & More
Warning: HSN Canceled & Refunded my $50 eGC Order Days After $10 AMEX Offer Statement Credit Posted by Travel With Grant. This is so annoying, especially when you’ve already onsold the gift cards. Emirates cuts US flights... Read More →
Recap: 5.4x Miles On A Debit Card (Non U.S.), Bangkok Banning Street Food, Apology E-mail & More
New KrisFlyer UOB Savings Account offers up to 5.4 Miles per Dollar Spend on Debit Card by The Shutter Whale. Surely they put a cap on how many miles you earn, if not looks like I’m spending some time in Singapore. I Don’t Even... Read More →
Recap: New Lounge, Square Debit Card, Wireless Passwords & More
Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge now open in Heathrow Terminal 4 by Head For Points. When it comes to arrival lounges the only thing I really care about is the showers. Can be useful if you’re waiting for an arriving passenger as... Read More →
Recap: Guide To Small Claims, Disgruntled Employee, New Bumpgate Law
The Fine Print: Small Claims Court, A First-Hand Tutorial by Frequent Miler. Good tutorial for those interested in heading to small claims court. Disgruntled Marriott Employee Hacks Reservations – Slashes Rates to $12-$59 by Point Me To... Read More →
Recap: Devaluations Hurting Profits, Rebooking To Save & More
If you were targeted for the American Express JetBlue offer and have an existing reservation, you can call in and change payment. Good tip by reader 12hrs. KILLING THE GOLDEN GOOSE: SEC Filing Shows AAdvantage Devaluation Hurt American... Read More →
Recap: Victim Blaming, Flight Takeoff View & More
“HE’S NO ANGEL” – How victim blaming saves us from our terrifying reality by Windbag Miles. Really good read, even if you’re sick of the whole united scandal. Harland Clarke Buys Online Coupon Site RetailMeNot For $630 Million by... Read More →
Recap: Buying A House For $500, Wells Fargo Claw Back $75 Million In Bonuses & More United Drama
Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500 by Buzz Feed News. Before you judge this because it’s from buzz feed, I’d recommend actually reading it. Wells Fargo to Claw Back $75 Million From 2 Former Executives by NY Times via... Read More →
Recap: Delta Leaves Dead Body In Cargo Hold, Wood Cases For Platinum, Citi AMA & More
Confirmed: Metal Cards For Everyone, Wood Cases For New Accounts by Derp Report. Not sure if it’s just me or if that phone stand looks incredibly clunky. I worked at CitiCards/Citibank a few years ago denying and approving credit... Read More →
Recap: Lyft Raises $500 Million, SAS Promo, Gamestop Breach & More
Lyft Raises $500 Million at a $7.5 Billion Valuation by Fortune. This will likely mean a lot more expansion and more promotions. Update on 5k mile SAS + Hertz rental car promotion by Frequent Miler. Possible good news regarding this... Read More →
Recap: 5,000 Miles Per Rental, Tap Water, Delta Companions & More
Huge Bonus for Hertz Rentals – 5,000 Bonus SAS EuroBonus Points per rental (1 day minimum) by Frequent Flyer Bonuses. This might be useful to some of you. Should Free Tap Water When Flying Be A Right? by Live & Lets Fly. Yes... Read More →
Recap: Saving On Engagement Rings, Ask An Attorney, Extreme Vetting & More
Hacking the Cost of an Engagement Ring by US Credit Card Guide. It’s always nice to use this hobby to get a discount on purchases like this. Got A Question For An Attorney? Ask As Part Of Our ‘Ask An Attorney’ Series. Some of... Read More →
Recap: Nuts On A Plane, Transfer App, Toilet Paper Revolution & More
Do Not Transfer Virgin America Elevate Points to Alaska Airlines Yet by Travel Codex. I wouldn’t be terrible surprised if they offer an additional incentive to transfer the points over at some stage as well. Using technology... Read More →