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Saturday, February 24, 2018

Rental Car Companies Drop NRA Discounts: Basic Business Judgment and more...

Car rental companies didn't make this move before the school shooting incident in Florida. It wasn't a stand taken outside of controversy, it was a reaction to controversy. No matter how you feel about guns, rental car companies shouldn't be your hero ...

 

Rental Car Companies Drop NRA Discounts: Basic Business Judgment and more...



Rental Car Companies Drop NRA Discounts: Basic Business Judgment

Car rental companies didn't make this move before the school shooting incident in Florida. It wasn't a stand taken outside of controversy, it was a reaction to controversy.

No matter how you feel about guns, rental car companies shouldn't be your hero or villain here. They're just making a business judgment not a social statement.

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jetBlue Passenger Hits Flight Attendant, Breaks Out of Handcuffs Twice and Goes on Epic Rant

A passenger on a jetBlue flight Tuesday night from Los Angeles to New York JFK began yelling at a flight attendant while the aircraft was taxiing out prior to takeoff. He then "punched the flight attendant in the head."

Crew members come to the assistance of the flight attendant who was punched. Flight attendants get restraints from the overhead bin. But this man wasn't going to be restrained.

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Here’s How Air India Celebrates a New International Route With Song and Dance

Inaugural flights can be really special, and each airline handles these things in different ways. Whether it's breakfast tacos, women in bikinis, or this from Air India.

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First Class Awards to Asia for the Whole Family Using Star Alliance Miles

Star Alliance member Asiana is great for award availability. I've always had good luck with space on the West Coast - Seoul flights in business class, and beyond to Southeast Asia and first class availability -- on the limited routes where it's offered -- is generally good too.

Right now New York JFK - Seoul is served by a Boeing 777-200LR with no first class. However the Airbus A380 returns to New York at the end of March. The A380 is available Frankfurt - Seoul as well.

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Possible UFO Sighting Recorded By Air Traffic Control and Higher Southwest Seat Fees

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.

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17 Things I Love About the Chase Sapphire Reserve

When they launched the Chase Sapphire Reserve card in the second half of 2016 Chase seemed to be clearly overspending to acquire customers. I've heard numbers tossed around like an expectation that a customer wouldn't turn profitable for 7 years.

The premium card space has become competitive which is great for customers. And this has been the 'it' card ever since it first came out.

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United Flight 878’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

United flight UA878 from Houston to Minneapolis diverted twice last night, never made it to Minneapolis (at least the ground there) and finished up after 3 a.m. with passengers waiting at baggage claim in Wisconsin.

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Double Dip: Earn Hyatt Points and American Miles on Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Stays

When hotels began their loyalty programs a lot more attention was paid to airline programs. Guests were regularly given the choice to each points with the hotel's program or earn airline miles. Hilton made their name with the 'double dip' giving you both points and miles, you didn't have to choose. Hotel programs have all grown up, and double dipping (earning styles) go away April 1.

Hyatt though is offering its own double dip with American AAdvantage through June 30.

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