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I’ve always wondered this too. You see those posts where someone just slides into an empty first class seat and plays dumb when the real passenger shows up. Like if someone boards late, sees a couple open F or C+ seats, and just sits there… does the FA already know nobody is...

I noticed that Marriott property codes usually follow a pattern: first three letters are an airport code, then two letters for the brand. Like INDJW for the JW Marriott Indianapolis. But I came across a suburban Boston area property tagged with MHT (Manchester, NH) instead of...

I have about 150k RBC Avion points and have never redeemed them before. I’m trying to use them for flights and I’m genuinely confused. Example: one way Paris to Vancouver shows as 32,500 points plus about $450. But the exact same flight booked directly with WestJet is around...

Used mobile check in and filled out the “celebrating a special occasion” box. Right after, I noticed it sent the property a message with exactly what I typed. Now I’m wondering what that actually looks like on the front desk side. Does it show any context, or did I basically...

I hear this more and more, especially from longtime Diamond and Gold members. It’s not one big failure, it’s a bunch of small but serious misses that add up. Dirty rooms, billing mistakes, lost reservations, and late check ins that feel like no one cares anymore. Giving you a...

This post is bleak but also very honest. If the goal is pure survival mode with minimal stress, places like Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, parts of rural Thailand, and inland Philippines come up for a reason. Cheap rent, cheap food, generally safe, and you can stay put without...

Looking ahead to spring 2026 schedules and it feels like Cathay is pushing the A350 almost entirely onto long haul. Most Europe, North America, and some Australia routes are showing A359s, aside from the 777s with the new suites. But when I look at shorter or medium haul routes...

Hi: I’m planning on flying with SAS from SFO-CPH. If I request a vegetarian meal (Special One), would I have to pay extra? I’m booking an economy class (refundable) ticket. Thanks!

Just dropped a Sixt rental that was already covered in scratches and dents. I spent like 30 minutes documenting everything in their app, but didn’t realize none of the photos save to your phone. When I returned it, the employee even took their own photos to match what I...

Might just be me, but every time I price check a Breeze flight and then go to the airport on a Tuesday to dodge the tech fee, the fares seem to jump. Like 15–25 bucks each time. Feels like they’re trying to make up for people skipping the fee. Could be coincidence, but it’s...

Just finished a multi night stay and used the restaurant every day. Got the folio this morning and none of the daily credits were applied. Stopped by the front desk and they said that even though my profile had the F and B credit selected, because I checked in through the app...

Can they deny lounge service to premier status if flying Economy?

Got offered a $254 upgrade from Main Cabin to Premium Economy on a 12-hour Auckland–LAX flight. For anyone who’s flown AA’s PE (or other airlines’), is it actually worth paying for? Looking for opinions on whether the extra comfort, food, or seat space really makes that much of...

Had an expensive Tokyo hotel booked, but a long flight delay caused an overnight stay at my layover city instead. Chase Travel Insurance covered the airport hotel, but that doesn’t make up for the lost prepaid night in Tokyo. Anyone know if the trip delay coverage can reimburse...

Just noticed the “Concierge” perk is no longer showing in my app under Globalist benefits. I earned Globalist in August (not through a challenge this time) and was planning to finally use the concierge service. I’ve called three times, got an inquiry number that went nowhere,...

I land at JFK around 6:15am on a Delta red-eye from Seattle, then fly out on Air France at 1pm. Hoping to grab a Minute Suite for a few hours of sleep before the long flight. Does anyone know if Air France lets you check bags that early at JFK? I’ve seen mixed info online, some...

Just got back from Antigua after a week away for our 10-year anniversary. We booked BA Premium Economy with Avios and a companion voucher almost a year ago. Online check-in never worked, and at the airport they told us Premium was overbooked one of us had to be downgraded to...

For any Marriott employees or managers here, is there a way to block a guest’s Bonvoy account or stop them from doing mobile check-in? We’ve got one guest who’s been flagged for multiple fraud cases and always uses mobile check-in to dodge the front desk card check. Would love...