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Man misses fatal flight in Brazil after delay

Man misses fatal flight in Brazil after delay
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A man narrowly avoided a tragic fate when he missed a flight that subsequently crashed in Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil. The individual was prevented from boarding the plane due to his late arrival. Despite initially arguing with the gate agent, he later embraced the agent upon learning of the crash.

"This is unbelievable," tweeted Cillian (@CilComLFC) on August 9, 2024.

In other news, a traveler faced significant expenses during Delta’s CrowdStrike meltdown but reported receiving only partial reimbursement. "I had $1,500 in expenses during Delta’s CrowdStrike meltdown, and they’re only reimbursing $69.11," stated the passenger.

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Marriott has initiated legal action against a franchisee for converting an NYC Aloft/Element property into a migrant shelter while retaining Marriott's branding and failing to pay associated fees. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions about hotels encouraging guests to tip housekeeping staff as a means to hire workers at lower wages and potentially misappropriate tips.

Instances of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) being used by hotel chains have also surfaced. A Marriott property in Mexico reportedly required a guest to sign an NDA for an upgrade benefit earlier this year. Similarly, a Hyatt hotel in Mexico has demanded an NDA from a guest seeking compensation for an unsatisfactory stay.

Lastly, emerging research suggests that grocery shopping behaviors might serve as indicators of creditworthiness.

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