Coming up on the tails of Ticketmaster’s free tickets for previous purchases (but executed a lot better), Amazon has automatically deposited gift cards into the accounts of people who were considered interested parties in the settlement of their anti-trust case. This lawsuit was brought by the state attorney general and …
Read More »Marketing is Even Good at Targeting My Dog
This is one of those things where I can’t actually believed it happened, but it did. My puppy likes to “help mommy write,” and by that I mean, she likes the click sound my mouse makes, so she will try to jump up and click the mouse. Today, IÂ got up …
Read More »Family Locator App Now Lets You Track Flights for Free (and why it’s good for all travelers)
Sygic has a product called Family Locator that allows you to keep tabs on where everyone is. It lets you see where all your family members are.  It can also alert you once they reach their destination safely. From the app description: Family Locator – GPS Phone tracker app lets …
Read More »Ticketmaster Releases Shows You Can Use Vouchers On–And They’re Good! (450 shows)
We weren’t really expecting much from the Ticketmaster shows. But Bob Dylan? Mumford and Son? The Cure? Holy crap. Ticketmaster gave free vouchers to people who have previously purchased tickets through their website due to a settlement over Ticketmaster’s fees. (If You’ve Used Ticketmaster, You Probably Have Free Tickets in …
Read More »Are Tour Groups Worth It?
I used to be in the camp that tour groups weren’t worth it–after all, I was a “seasoned traveler”. Â I’ve changed my tune more recently, especially when I had a great experience on some tours in France. Â I’m considering using Viator to book some tours in New Zealand. Travel Update’s …
Read More »Captain Pulled Out of Plane After Windscreen Separates and Survives the 22 Minute Landing
I was joking around and trolling myself on Twitter–mostly because I’ve been home sick all day and the cabin fever is really setting in. So I posted this in response to a (maybe not the best) title of mine. Inside. #savedyouaclick https://t.co/i9zbY9p1BO — Jeanne (@Jeanne23) June 21, 2016 Where Is the …
Read More »Lightning Sale on Compact 4 Port USB Wall Charger (Can Handle iPads!)
This just came up on my lightning deal list. The Clever BoostCube Universal 40W 4 Port USB Wall Charger with SmartID Tech and Foldable Plug is on sale for about two more hours for only $15. What’s cool about this model is that it has the “SmartID Tech” feature, which …
Read More »Where Is the Safest Place to Sit on an Airplane?
It may not be where you think it is. Â I’ve often heard “within five rows of the exit row” cited as the safest area on the airplane. And it makes sense logically–if you only have a short period of time to leave the plane, the closer to the exit, the …
Read More »Flight Turns Back Because It Was Literally Too Hot to Land
The temperatures in Phoenix are breaking records, and I learned something new. Â Apparently, once it gets above a certain temperature outside, you cannot guarantee the integrity of the plane upon landing. Â So United flight 6186 was turned back due to the 120 degree weather outside. According to ABC13: United flight …
Read More »New Pre-Check Airlines, How to Get Coveted Cathay Award Space, and a Beautiful Shot of Singapore
It looks like more airlines will be participating in pre-check which is great–especially as some frequent flyers flee the American Airlines program for a more low-cost solution. Pizza, as always, has the slice on this. (Slice instead of scoop? Can that be a thing?) Majored in Miles has a hack …
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