Here are several other articles from around the travel web that I think you may find interesting:
Attorney General Sues Marriott Over Resort Fees – One Mile at a Time
It’s time! Hopefully this spells the beginning of the end for resort fees. Verbatim from the AG: “Marriott reaped hundreds of millions of dollars in profit by deceiving consumers about the true price of its hotel rooms. Bait-and-switch advertising and deceptive pricing practices are illegal.” #killresortfees
Amsterdam Airport Workers Back Up Aircraft Into Each Other – The Sun
Major oops. Definitely a time where you should have a couple more ground staff involved. An Easyjet and KLM plane both pushing back collide at Schiphol Airport. Check out the video in the above link.
New Disney Hacks Site! – Miles to Memories / Disney Hacks
I’ll be the first to admit that I am very much *not* a Disneyphile. I know there are a lot of resources about how to save money when visiting Disneyland and Disney World, but Shawn has some of the most unique experiences, having visited every Disney park in a matter of weeks. I know his new site will be a great resource.
Leader of the Largest Flight Attendant Union Won’t Fly the 737 MAX – The Points Guy
Sara Nelson, the leader of the Association of Flight Attendants, was a guest on the TPG Talking Points podcast. Her response when asked if she would fly aboard a 737 MAX was “definitively no”. At least not until it is properly re-certified. Even after that happens, I’m still holding out for a better track record before I do the same. Airlines may start thinking the same thing.
I’m going to try to make this roundup a Friday staple!
