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A cabin crew website recently explored the appropriateness of pressing the flight attendant call button, revealing varying responses based on airline, flight phase, and class of service. Asian or Middle Eastern carriers generally accommodate such requests, while U.S.-based attendants often disapprove.
September 1 Rent Day marks a significant change for Bilt Mastercard users. It is the final occasion where cardholders can earn double points on up to 10,000 points, including tax payments. Starting October 1, the bonus will be capped at 1,000 additional points, and tax payments will no longer count.
Delta will charge 425,000 SkyMiles one-way from Atlanta to Santiago, Chile in business class on April 17th.
An American Airlines passenger expressed dismay when the individual seated next to him in first class was observed "blatantly watching porn" as the plane awaited takeoff. The incident has raised questions about appropriate behavior and content consumption on flights.
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Bilt Rewards has announced a new initiative allowing customers to earn points on all purchases made at Walgreens, regardless of the credit card used for payment. This is in addition to any existing credit card rewards.
Several XpresSpa locations have begun offering free 25-minute Zero Gravity Massage Lounger sessions to Priority Pass customers. This benefit is not extended by American Express and Capital One for non-lounge experiences, while Chase excludes restaurants but includes these visits.
Passengers on airplanes often engage in personal conversations, seemingly oblivious to those around them. This phenomenon reflects how people create personal space in crowded environments, similar to behavior observed in busy cities like New York.
Hilton and Hyatt do not charge resort fees when guests redeem points, with the points covering the stay. Marriott, however, began charging resort fees upon launching the Bonvoy program. This move was seen as an effort to appear to provide strong value while reducing costs for hotel owners.
MGM Resorts International has introduced a $51 fee for phone bookings, causing significant backlash among guests and industry observers. Heather Benson, a guest who experienced the charge, tweeted: "This guest booked 3 nights x $15 +Tax fee for call center booking = Extra $51.03 just to have a reservations agent book your room for you. TOTAL NONSENSE, MGM!"
A Marriott Bonvoy member has utilized 2.4 million points to choreograph the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas. According to MGM Collection, Mr. Krupa, a long-time elite member of the Marriott Bonvoy program with a passion for music, lighting, and the arts, exchanged his points for the opportunity to take over the show.
Many couples traveling together book an aisle seat and a window seat, hoping the middle seat will remain empty to gain extra space. However, this strategy often fails as planes are frequently full, and the middle seats tend to be occupied.
News and notes from around the internet have highlighted several issues in the airline industry, ranging from hygiene concerns to political influences on flight delays.
A Frontier Airlines passenger reported that his leg and "120 dollar Hokas" shoes were urinated on during a flight. He described the incident, stating that he felt something while his eyes were closed, then opened them to find "urine steadily flowing from the seat in front of" him onto his "shoe and leg." The passenger who caused this had an accident.
Hyatt has finalized its acquisition of Standard International, expanding beyond its initial talks to acquire only Standard Hotels. This broader deal includes not just the hotels but also Bunkhouse Group properties in Austin and Jo’s Coffee locations.
A woman was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight in Orlando and pleaded with an officer for forgiveness, citing her loneliness on Valentine’s Day. She reportedly offered to do “anything” if the officer would let her go.
American Airlines Senior Vice President of Network Planning, Brian Znotins, expressed enthusiasm for the carrier’s first Airbus A321XLR. The 'extended long range' version of the largest Airbus narrowbody aircraft is anticipated to bring significant changes to American Airlines' route planning.
American Airlines has recently initiated efforts to recognize inflight customer milestones, potentially signaling a renewed focus on their Million Miler program. This follows United Airlines' established practice of acknowledging significant customer achievements such as million-mile milestones.
A Spirit Airlines passenger found her front-row seat, 1A, occupied by another traveler upon boarding. The seat in question is a "Big Front Seat," which the airline plans to market as a 'real' first class starting next week.
American Airlines has begun notifying customers that their AAdvantage frequent flyer accounts will be closed unless they show activity within the next month. This initiative is part of an effort to purge long-dormant accounts.