Each month they offer double points on the 1st for spending with their co-brand credit card. All non-rent spend doubles, and that doesn't mean just an extra point. Dining earns 3 points per dollar with their card, so earns 6 points per dollar on the first. Travel earns 2 points normally, so earns 4 points on the first. Continue reading Bilt Devalues...

American Airlines and its flight attendants have a tentative agreement on a new contract, four and a half years after the last one became amendable. Details of the five year deal are now public. Between immediate pay rate changes and the addition of boarding pay, flight attendants will receive up to 28% raises immediately the month following contract...

Hotels have been repurposed to house migrants (over 10% of all rooms). The city has largely banned Airbnb. And new hotel construction has been limited, with hotel workers unions given an effective veto over projects. Now the city wants to drive affordable non-union hotels out of business. Continue reading NYC Hotel Crisis: Union-Backed Rules Will...

An Emirates passenger sitting in economy decided to pull out "all the gear" he needed to make "artisanal pour-over coffee" inflight. He made it for his companions, and even passed some around to those sitting nearby watching. Legend. He solved one of the great limitations of modern air travel. Continue reading Unbelievable: Emirates Passenger Stuns...

American Airlines rolled out a new automated phone system this morning. When you dial, there’s a new voice on the other end. And you have to listen to the entire recorded message – no skipping it by asking for an agent. Continue reading New American Airlines Phone Prompt System Wastes Time, Costs Customers $31 Million...

Bilt's monthly Rent Day deals have been revealed, and this month they have an offer on Virgin cruises; a Blade helicopter party; fine dining access at a discount; along with the usual double points on their credit card, SoulCycle offers and a game show to win cash for rent. I really like the dining deals. I prefer when they have 100%+ transfer bonuses...