The New York Daily News reports that a couple was arrested during an attempt to join the mile high club. They attempted to cover up the act by draping a coat across their laps despite the fact that the woman (who was on top) was also completely topless. My two …
Read More »Thoughts About (another) Weird Hyatt Booking Bug
I’ve come across another strange Hyatt booking bug. I think it only happens in Chrome, but I keep trying to book award stays that never go through. Â When I click *book*, it says my session has timed out. I think I found a common thread to whenever I have this …
Read More »US Airways Elites Aren’t Elites When Using American Miles
Just a note that when using American miles, US Airways Elites do not get the same benefits they do when using US Airways miles. Any fees, such as late ticketing or redeposit, that would be waived as a US Airways elite are not waived when you use your American miles. This …
Read More »$6 In-Flight Charger that Works on AC/EmPower/Cigarette Lighter
The last time I bought something that could charge through EmPower, it cost me almost $100. Meh.com, the new site by the Woot.com original founder, has a mobile device charger that works on AC/EmPower/Car-Cigarette Lighter for only $6. What I really like about this, other than the price, is it …
Read More »The World’s Most Punctual Airline (hint: Not United)
Do you feel like you are facing delay after delay on your flights lately?  Do you just wish that you knew which airlines are more reliable?  Statista.com just put out an infograph that shows the most punctual airlines in the world. Out of all the airlines in the world, airBaltic tops …
Read More »DON’T Select US Airways as Your AmEx Platinum Airline $200 Fee Credit
Just a warning that if you use gift cards to fulfill your AmEx Platinum Arline $200 Credit each year, do not select US Airways this year. US Airways has quietly discontinued their gift cards, so make sure you select American Airlines before the end of January.  And remember, if you forget …
Read More »Get United Bonus Miles for Softcard App Usage
Jetsetr passes along this tip to us: Was looking at the UA WiFi page (almost an oxymoron in and of itself), and noticed a strange ad in the upper right corner. The ad was so poor in terms of readability, that it actually made me a bit more curious: So …
Read More »Can You Get Your Rent the Runway Rental for 1-2 Days Extra for Free?
When returning my last Rent the Runway outfit, I realized I could have made a costly mistake. Â (For information on what Rent the Runway is and on renting designer dresses for travel, click here.) My Rent the Runway dress was due to be returned at noon on a Saturday. Â As …
Read More »Where You’ll Find Lots of Bacteria in the Airport Bathroom Will Surprise You
Restrooms in airports see a lot of traffic and many travelers (like myself) try to avoid touching as much as possible to avoid the spread of germs. One item in the bathroom that seems like the perfect item to avoid bacteria is the high-powered automatic hand dryer. But according to …
Read More »The TSA Doesn’t Understand Women (or boobs) And this is SCARY!
Yesterday, we posted about the TSA removing someone’s panties from her bag and never returning it. Â This sparked some conversations on the side which brought up some other instances of the TSA not understanding women (or boobs, whether belonging to men or women). The TSA considers carrying a vibrator to …
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