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What in the world?! This story is terrible. As reported by 4 CBS Denver, a passenger on a Frontier Airlines flight to South Carolina (from Denver) was moved from his seat during flight for “allegedly verbally and physically assaulted two other women near his previous seat.” It gets worse, after he moved seats he then…
When it comes to service to the Hawaiian Islands from the mainland, Hawaiian Airlines offers an extensive list of routes to the islands, however competition is fierce with all the major carriers including Delta, American, United, Alaska Airlines, and now Southwest Airlines competing. Hawaiian is constantly re-evaluating their routes and schedule to remain competitive and…
Ever wonder how secure hotel safes are? On a recent trip, I used the hotel safe to secure some valuables, however it wouldn’t open so had to call security to come up. When security came up, he quickly opened it for me, which I was appreciative of, however it makes you wonder how secure hotel…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. American Airlines has sent out offers for complimentary Gold or Platinum AAdvantage status for some members, through September 7th, 2018. See the full details and whether you…
Alaska Airlines announced that they will be closing their New York City base this fall, which means over 100 pilots who are currently based here will have to relocate to California if they want to retain employment with the airline, which acquired Virgin America back in 2016. Last month we wrote about how Alaska Airlines…
A Sichuan Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Chengdu Shuangliu Airport, after the First Officer of the Airbus A319 almost got sucked out the cockpit, after the cockpit windshield blew out at 32,000 feet. Last month, we covered Horrible: Southwest Airlines Engine Failure Causes Passenger Death, where a passenger was partially sucked out of a window…
Here’s an amazing deal you’ll want to jump on at Hyatt Place Charlottesville, which has rooms for $6 on select dates in June 2019 right now, bookable on their website, as well as many third-party sites as well. You can book this deal on the hotel’s website directly and then searching for the dates you’re looking in. Currently…
If you’re looking to hit the gym on your next trip, then you’re in luck if you’re flying out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), which is home to Roam Fitness. Roam Fitness isn’t new, however it’s a great concept and something that I’d love to see come to more airports. It’s no Equinox gym, but…
Daytona Beach International Airport was under lock-down earlier this week, after a bomb threat was made by a naked passenger, which shut down the terminal until it could be searched and clear by bomb-sniffing dogs. John T. Greenwood, 25, stripped naked in a women’s bathroom and then made his way to baggage claim, where he made…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. Check out The Business Platinum Card from American Express. See all the great benefits and perks in Why You Should Get the Amex Business Platinum Card Now. News Why You…
The W New York, the original W property in the brand has left W Hotels as of May 9, 2018, as it transitioned over to The Maxwell Hotel, which falls under the Starwood Preferred Guest umbrella. The property was recently sold and these changes come under the new ownership. We’ve covered how W New York to…
It’s nice to see Priority Pass expanding the lounges in their program, which means more lounges for The Platinum Card® from American Express cardholders like myself to benefit from. Priority Pass has consistently been adding restaurants which is pretty sweet! The latest 2 are in Miami International Airport, Viena and Air Margaritaville ( both in Concourse E). Yay! Priority…
Flight attendants trading trips and giving away their scheduled flights can be a lucrative business. View from the Wing wrote how American Airlines Flight Attendants Rent Out Their Seniority for $200, however it turns out that American Airlines isn’t the only airline where this is going on. Similar to American Airlines, Southwest Airlines is also an…
You can sign-up for free National Car Rental Executive Status, which is targeted towards Visa Infinite card however, anyone with the link should be able to enroll as there is no credit card verification required. National Emerald Club Executive Status comes with some great perks including choosing any car in the Executive Area, earning free rental days faster,…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. If you like racking up the Hilton points, consider the offer right now on the Hilton Honors American Express Card. News Earn 100K Hilton Honors Points and Gold Status…
Guests who have an upcoming stay at The Plaza Hotel New York, might want to re-consider, as the hotel has been turning away guests for over a week, due to a strike in both housekeeping and food and beverage. The hotel which is primarily union, has been facing a labor dispute over health and safety concerns, as…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. Southwest Airlines announced their Hawaii destinations as part of their latest Hawaii flight plan update. The four cities in Hawaii which the airline will serve are Honolulu, HI…
A Flybe plane flying from Newquay Airport to Gatwick Airport in England had to make an emergency landing after the cockpit’s windshield cracked shortly after they took off! How scary that must have been for the pilot! Crazy Cracked Windshield Forces Emergency Landing Per Newsweek, The Embraer195 aircraft was carrying 92 passengers when the pilot…
World of Hyatt has launched their latest offer where you can earn a 20% bonus on points in Las Vegas, at any of the MLife properties or even the Hyatt Place Las Vegas, for stays from May 7 to July 31, 2018. Be sure to register for this offer prior to your stay to take advantage. See…
If you enjoy Las Vegas and like to gamble, then you’ll want to sign up for many of the casino loyalty programs that will track your play which in turn can mean comps including complimentary hotel stays and free food and beverage credits when you stay plus more. Popular programs include MLife, Total Rewards and Identity, with…