Roundup: Articles From Around the Web
Here are some posts from around the web that I thought you may find interesting. Let me know if there is anything good I missed. Email me anything awesome that you find, or write, at Mark@milestomemories.com.
Articles
American Airlines CEO says onboard violent incidents must stop – Reuters
I have said it many times, if you punch someone, outside of self defense, on a flight etc. you should get a ban across all carriers. The punishment needs to be harsher, flying is not a right. This craziness needs to end.
IHG Rewards Extending Elite Status (Again) – OMaaT
If you have a cookie and IHG top status…you have a cookie. And that cookie definitely didn’t come from IHG status either. Extend it till the end of time, it means nothing…
Fraudulent Chargebacks Could Be Growing Problem in Travel – Travel Pulse
Interesting tidbit from the article:
“…a chargeback reversal rate of just 10 percent could put travel merchants out of business.”
Conclusion
Which article did you find most interesting? Remember to let me know of anything you come across that you want added into the next edition at Mark@milestomemories.com.
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The chargeback link may be right about some companies going under if they get 10% chargebacks but I think that what they meant is 10% in successful chargebacks, which is a great deal more difficult for fraudsters to achieve.
Probably
I’m so old, I remember when flying was a class act. We dressed up a little. Economy class felt more like today’s domestic flight 1st class. People were on their best behavior. I realize people who say they long for the good ol days just have bad memories. But that’s certainly the case with flying.
It was a different experience for sure.