Delta's Most Frequent Flyer Hits 14 Million Miles https://t.co/hRT61GU5RH pic.twitter.com/D4sNb423h1
— Ben Schlappig (@OneMileataTime) March 29, 2023
Author: Travel Curmudgeon
Good Idea? Yes!
A restaurant in Australia that gives customers a 10% discount if they leave their cell phone off and off the table while another in Sydney offers customers a free glass of wine if they agree to hand over their phones during their visit! Enjoy your company, food and surroundings!!!
What’s special about Finland and Denmark?
Both countries have been selected as the “happiest countries in the world” to live. America came in number 15. Smile — it’s time to show more happiness all around!!!
JetBlue takes off to second European Destination?
Last month, JetBlue began offering service from JFK to Paris …giving it a second European destination along with London!!!
Free Phone and Internet coming on-board US airlines?
Could be — Airlines would offer the services FREE (no service charges) but phone and internet provider charges could still be added. Though I’m not sure other travelers want to be listening to your phone chatter.
Ontario Airport (California) opens gate areas to all??
Yup, with a pilot program that has TSA blessings non-travel visitors will be able to meet travelers at arrival gates or go with travelers after check-in as they go through security to a departure gate. Visitors will still need to check-in with the airline and be issued a visitors pass to use at TSA check points as they enter and exit a gate area. Part of the “thinking” is these visitors will spend money at airport shops, restaurants, and bars to help increase concession revenue. We’ll see how long this idea flies!!!
Amazon buying Hawaii??
Well kind of — Amazon is buying a “stake” in Hawaiian Air to use cargo space to ship customer purchases. Not just to Hawaii but numerous airports in the US too. Wonder if they eventually just purchase the entire airline to add to their distribution network capabilities? They are moving to be more in control of their own “total” distribution network. ALOHA —Amazon watchers say it makes sense!!!
Where do the travel experts say is the best place in “the world” to see a sunset?
The Greek Islands, Venice Italy, and Santa Monica, California!!! Make your reservations now!!!
Airbnb owners checking on guests?
Some Airbnb owners are installing cameras in their lodging rentals to help keep track of guest activities — without disclosing to renters they might be watched! Be sure and check if you rent with Airbnb.
