American Loses Unaccompanied Minor, How Elite Status Influences Us, and Australia Ditches Travel Restrictions

American Airlines Reportedly Lost an Unaccompanied Minor – But Was it All Their Fault? – Eye of the Flyer

Unnerving. But it seems like the kid knew what she was doing? Big difference between 12 years old and 16 years old, which is the only age I flew unaccompanied. And you don’t have the airline-required babysitter.

The Influence of Frequent Flyer Programs – Duke Fuqua (via VFTW)

This is a quick, interesting read. People are actually more rational than I expected them to be when it comes to elite status. Maybe that makes me an irrational one?

Australia Ditches Last Travel Restrictions – God Save the Points

Finally. Australia was ground zero for some of the most over-the-top COVID-19 response.

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