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4month ago

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Accor stays in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, quick gold member take

Just wrapped up a week in the UAE and stayed at a few Accor properties. I’m Gold and figured I’d share quick impressions in case it helps anyone planning a similar trip. Mövenpick JLT Half board, around ₹12.5k a night. Got upgraded to a larger lake view room with a big balcony....

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4month ago

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My credit card was cloned at an Ibis hotel and Accor didn’t seem to care

I stayed at ibis Styles Paris Porte de Pantin Philharmonie. At check in, the receptionist said he couldn’t proceed unless I handed over my physical credit card as a “guarantee.” Instead of doing a normal pre authorization on a terminal, he manually wrote down my full card...

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6month ago

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Got oneworld Ruby perks before my first Qatar flight

I always flew with another alliance, but decided to start fresh with Qatar. No status match from my old programs, so I used my Accor ALL Gold card to get Qatar Silver. Everyone says the status match only activates after your first flight, but turns out it kicks in when your...

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10month ago

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Delta Venice to Atlanta Flight with 767 Diverted to Amsterdam aviationa2z.com

On June 30, 2025, Delta Air Lines flight DL139 from Venice to Atlanta, operated by a Boeing 767, was unexpectedly diverted to Amsterdam Schiphol due to a suspected technical issue shortly after takeoff. The flight had been airborne for just over an hour when the crew opted to...

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10month ago

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AI trip planners, solo escapes & foodie tours: Accor’s 2025 travel pulse travolution.com

So apparently AI-tineraries are a thing now, and one in seven Brits are already onboard? Honestly not surprised planning every detail is exhausting, and if AI can do the heavy lifting, I’m all for it. What really caught my eye, though, is how much people are leaning into solo...

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11month ago

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Air India lands into more passenger complaints now for bad service hindustantimes.com

Air India’s in hot water again, and this time it’s not about delays or tech — it’s plain old bad service. The aviation ministry just flagged them for rising passenger complaints, especially on international routes. One guy said the crew acted like they were doing him a favor by...

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