Jan
18
2019
New Federal Reserve data combined with data from Equifax tells us something about average Americans’ use of credit cards.
Who Carries a Credit Card, and Who Carries Credit Card Debt?
About Gary Leff
Successful Global Entry Interview During the Government Shutdown
Jan
18
2019
My daughter received conditional approval for Global Entry. Unlike precheck where small children can accompany parents, if the child – even a baby – doesn’t have Global Entry then parents cannot use it when they land back in the U.S.. My wife and I wanted her to get Global Entry right away!
Unfortunately her interview was scheduled for early January, and the morning it was scheduled we received a cancellation email because of the government shutdown.
Delta’s Awesome Monthly Garage Sale and New Mastercard Feature Protects You From Autocharges
Jan
18
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Updated: 10 Best Card Offers to Start the Year
Jan
18
2019
Every month I post what I find are the best signup bonus offers out there. There’s now even a public 200,000 mile offer which I’ve never seen before.
I came up with this list earlier in the month — and 4 of the offers are already gone, however since writing the list two of the best offers we’ve seen in awhile have launched. With that much change it seemed prudent to update the list, ensure it’s current, and bring you the best deals.
New Centurion Lounge Access Policy Goes Into Effect March 22
Jan
18
2019
American Express Centurion lounges seem to me to be so crowded no one goes there anymore. The lounges are nice, an improvement on their US airline lounge alternatives. They’re stylish spaces with decent food and beverage programs.
And whenever you have a nice lounge demand for the lounge is greater than you expect, even knowing that the lounges are going to face heavy demand because people are going to want to use them.
American Airlines Expects to Add New South Pacific Routes This Year
Jan
18
2019
Based on internal conversations American Airlines believes that they have too many widebodies today but as soon as their joint venture with Qantas is approved they’ll be able to grow into them — taking a couple of planes that fly to Europe in the summer and using them on South Pacific routes in the winter starting in late 2019.
Should Airlines Pay TSA Screeners and Air Traffic Controllers During the Shutdown?
Jan
17
2019
Security wait times have increased as TSA screeners call in sick — coming to work not knowing when they’ll be paid is demoralizing. Air traffic controllers are working without knowing when they’ll be paid, too. But is there any reason that has to be so?
Should US airlines hire the screeners and air traffic controllers and pay them directly?
American Will Soon Stop Making You Gate Check Your Carry On Bags
Jan
17
2019
In addition to faster internet American’s 737s and A321s are also getting bigger overhead bins. As long as each passenger only brings their allowable carry on bags and stows their personal item under the seat there should be no need to check a bag.
A change to the computer display at each gate rolled out December 11 to let agents know when the plane has this new interior and will have enough bin space for all passengers.
Marriott is Lighting Millions of Dollars on Fire and Rewards Members are Paying For It
Jan
17
2019
Marriott is rebranding their loyalty program, with ‘Bonvoy’ launching February 13. There are no substantive changes whatsoever at that time.
Where does the money for this come from that the loyalty program is investing to transform themselves into Bonvoy? It comes from members, and more specifically from member loyalty accounts.
Bribing Your Air Traffic Controller During the Shutdown and 1000 Miles a Day Car Rentals
Jan
17
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
