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Rove plans to introduce a new credit card with transferable points and aims to establish itself as a transfer currency partnering with several banks. The Y Combinator-backed company outlines its card’s value proposition, which includes no annual fee, 2x points on all purchases, 3x points on travel, and 4x points for referrals for 30 days. Referral bonus spending is capped at $2,500 per month per referral, with each additional referral extending the 4x point period by another month.
Dallas-based 37-year-old food influencer Maria Baradell flew American Airlines coach from Chicago O’Hare to Barcelona on August 18th and made bread at her seat inflight to enjoy at her destination.
When a guest at Marriott’s Courtyard Crystal City/Washington National Airport expressed dissatisfaction with the hotel's upgrade policies, the general manager responded by explaining why upgrades are not readily offered to elite members.
Oman Air’s oneworld Launch Appears Imminent
Hyatt has recently acquired Mr and Mrs Smith, a booking platform known for its curated selection of independent hotels. This acquisition allows customers to earn Hyatt points and stay credits when booking properties that are part of the World of Hyatt program through Hyatt channels. Additionally, points can be redeemed at these hotels, although the redemption value is often considered low compared to prevailing rates.
Airline passengers have long faced a choice when traveling with pets: pay a pet-in-cabin fee for small dogs or cats, which includes placing the pet underneath the seat in front and counting it as a full-sized carry-on bag, or pretend to have an emotional support animal. The latter option is free, allows passengers to bring their carry-on bag, and does not require the animal to stay in a bag underneath the seat.
Starwood hotels previously offered points to guests who skipped housekeeping, a program termed ‘make a green choice,’ ostensibly for environmental benefits but primarily aimed at reducing housekeeping expenses.
A Delta Air Lines passenger was removed from a flight departing Sarasota, Florida, due to his Donald Trump t-shirt. The shirt depicted Trump extending his middle fingers with the caption “Hawk Tuah Spit On That Thang.” After another passenger complained, airline staff instructed the man to change his shirt if he wished to fly. He initially complied by turning the shirt inside out and boarded the aircraft.
California is on the brink of banning leaded aviation gasoline statewide, pending Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. Politico Pro reports that the California state Senate passed a bill on Thursday to outlaw the fuel starting in 2031. This move makes California the first state to pass such a ban, with several other states considering similar legislation.
Mark Mix, president of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation and the National Right to Work Committee, issued a statement on Labor Day 2024 emphasizing the significance of worker freedom.
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Earlier this month, I traveled to Honolulu and back on Hawaiian Airlines. They operate Austin – Honolulu non-stop three days a week, and since I hadn’t flown Hawaiian in a year and a half, it seemed worth sharing some observations.
Multi-orbit connectivity advocate SES is increasingly receiving requests from airlines to bid directly for their inflight connectivity (IFC) business, according to management.
Beijing-based avionics and digital systems provider FTS Technologies reports significant interest in China and abroad for its new open-platform wireless IFE system, which includes lightweight 4K seatback displays, as well as a new cargo hold surveillance solution.
On August 30, 2024, Congressman Ritchie Torres criticized the CEOs of United, Delta, and American Airlines for "effectively boycotting Israel" due to their flight suspensions. He highlighted that the U.S. government has not deemed these flights unsafe and noted that El Al continues its operations.
The Known Crewmember (KCM) system, which allows certain individuals to bypass standard security screening, has been found to be insecure. According to reports, anyone with basic knowledge of SQL injection could log into the site and add unauthorized individuals to both KCM and CASS systems. This vulnerability permits them to skip security screening.
The Westin Tempe has narrowly avoided foreclosure and is now offering a range of unusual services to its guests, including selling condoms and paid upgrades. Even elite members of Marriott’s Bonvoy program are being targeted with these offers.
The Department of Justice has allowed the period to lapse for objecting and filing suit against Alaska Airlines' acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. This indicates a deferral to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for approval, which is considering conditions it may impose on Alaska.
Passengers on a flight from Guiyang to Shanghai last Saturday locked a crying toddler in an airplane lavatory to quiet her. The child, approximately one year old, was traveling with her grandparents and had been crying continuously throughout the nearly three-hour flight.
Ryanair, Europe's largest airline, transported over 180 million passengers last year. Known for its low fares and additional fees, the airline is now proposing a new policy aimed at reducing disruptive behavior on flights.