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An Unexpected Treat: My Unique Airline Tail Sighting at SFO on Sunday
After passing through SFO more times than I can count, I've gotten used to the mix of carriers the airport sees. But there was a new tail present on Sunday.
Europe is reopening for tourists, but when can you travel?
Europe is reopening for travel, but as expected, initial easing of restrictions is in phases and primarily for countries in the European Union.
Amex Has Removed the Hilton Surpass Card from Its Website
American Express has removed the Hilton Surpass Card from its website. But there are other ways to apply for this wonderful card if you wanted to...
Travel Is Coming Back! Highest Number of TSA Screenings Yesterday Since April Low
After htting a low of just 4% of year-over-year traffic, Sunday saw the highest number of TSA screenings since the coronavirus pandemic started.
Is the travel industry co-opting the black lives matter movement?
Travel brands are tweeting that black lives matter, but do they want to push for societal change or are they genuflecting at the altar of public opinion?
Desjardins bank offering Equifax credit monitoring service for 5 years!
Earlier this week I received a letter from Desjardins bank about a data breach which may have included…
Lithuania calling! airBaltic start Dublin to Vilnius in June 2020
With a modern fleet comprising solely of the Airbus A220, airBaltic is the major player in Latvia, Lithuania…
US Big 3 Airline Layoffs, Maximizing Amex Credits & more
The good news? Countries are now lifting restrictions. The bad news? We could see a spate of layoffs from the Big 3 of the US airline industry. That & more.
Vegas Reopening Experience, Lufthansa’s €1.2 Billion Loss, and How To Ger All Marriott Credit Cards
Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
Are the new Chase Sapphire benefits worth the hype?
Chase offered a slew of benefits on their Sapphire cards, responding to changing customer behavior post Covid-19. However, should you 'pay yourself back'?