Delta has reportedly submitted a binding offer for Alitalia. They are likely vying against Italy’s state-owned railroad and possibly easyJet.
Drunk American Airlines Baggage Handler Fell Asleep in the Cargo Hold, Flew to Chicago
A drunk baggage handler fell asleep inside the cargo hold of an American Airlines Boeing 737 — and wound up flying on board American’s flight AA363, the 6 a.m. departure from Kansas City to Chicago O’Hare on Saturday.
He “wasn’t discovered until the plane landed at O’Hare International Airport and parked at the gate just before 7:30 a.m. local time.”
9300 Bonus Miles for Dining Out Plus Stack Earning for Your Ongoing Restaurant Spend
Dining for miles is one of the easy and free ways you can rack up points. Register, use your credit card when you dine out, and if it happens to be at a participating restaurant you’ll earn miles automatically. And now there are several bonuses on top.
Top TSA Official Promoted After Sex Harassment Suit and How the British Airways Hack Happened
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Does a Puerto Rico Hotel Owe You Anything When Their Usual Amenities Aren’t Available?
My own view is that I’m glad they’re reaching out to guests in advance and don’t mind lack of compensation, wish they’d also post online so people know what to consider when making plans, but also suggest they’ve got some good rates right now that are actually worth considering for peak season.
Indeed December weekend rates start under $200 a night and there’s oceanfront availability for the Christmas and New Year’s period for under $350.
25% Off Alaska Airlines First Class and Awards Now Bookable at Richard Branson Private Retreat
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Multiple Health Inspection Fails at the Chicago O’Hare Delta Sky Club
The Delta SkyClub at Chicago O’Hare’s terminal 2 near gate E6 was closed when it failed a health inspection on October 23.
Chicago’s food inspections July 1 to present shows the conditions that were discovered as inspection 2230167.
An American Airlines Employee Pressed The CEO to Name One Way He’s Sacrificed. He Couldn’t Do It.
Last week an American Airlines employee asked CEO Doug Parker what he has sacrificed. First Parker tried to change the subject. Then he acknowledged, “I’ve had a really great life and I’m really happy about it.” And then he went on to explain how he wants to help employees have the same thing.
Free Top Tier Elite Status With 33 Hotel Brands Through December 2019
GHA Discovery is the loyalty program for Omni hotels, Rydges, Alila (part of Two Roads Hospitality, which is being acquired by Hyatt), Kempinski, Anantara, Pan Pacific and more — 33 brands in total.
Discovery is an experiences program, not an earn and burn program. It’s all about status and recognition. Right now their top tier of elite status — Black — is available free on a trial basis. The offer may be restricted to cardholders in Middle East and Asia Pacific but I’ve already gotten 5000 American AAdvantage miles just by bouncing around and getting transferred a bit asking.
4 Airlines Offering Bonus Miles for Holiday Shopping and Hidden Camera Found in Cruise Bedroom
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