Why do we stay loyal to airline brands? I guess that depends on how you define loyalty. For points and miles people, their first reaction may be to think about …
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Roadside Attraction
Our Visit To BabyLand General, Where Cabbage Patch Kids Are “Born”
by joehegby joehegIf you’re of a similar age to me, you remember the Cabbage Patch Kids craze of the 1980s. People were rioting at the Toys R Us to get a hold …
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Frequent travelers often stick to one hotel chain because by doing so they’ll eventually earn status in the loyalty program. That status provides valuable perks like suite upgrades, lounge access, …
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Before the travel slowdown, many travelers at busy airports swore by the CLEAR checkpoints. Being able to skip the long lines for security and even TSA Precheck would save precious …
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This is an unpopular opinion, but I don’t care that much about Alaska Airlines or its Mileage Plan program. There, I said it. Hate me if you want. That’s why …
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It’s one thing if you’ve been developing a hotel for years and just before the grand opening, a major catastrophe happens and decimates the number of travelers. What else can …
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I was interested when I saw an email today from Chase, promoting its new Sapphire dining program. The teaser quote caught my eye as this is what we’re looking for …
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Credit Cards
Don’t Be One Of The 44% Of Americans Who Are Getting These Credit Cards This Year
by joehegby joehegWhile the coronavirus pandemic has caused record levels of unemployment, that doesn’t seem to be keeping Americans from doing what they do best. Buy more stuff! While much of the …
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Airlines
Delta CEO Says Demand Was Down 80% Last Quarter, And That’s The Good News
by joehegby joehegDelta is the first of the major US airlines to announce its third-quarter earnings. Not surprisingly, the news wasn’t good. The airline lost more money than expected over the last …
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Credit Cards
Sapphire Reserve Cardholders Will Get Five Extra Months Of Lyft Pink
by joehegby joehegBefore the coronavirus pandemic, there was a ride-share battle going on between premium travel credit cards. AMEX was the first to the party, when they formed a partnership with Uber …