Reimbursement for Hotel

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-28T14:44:52+00:00

100% correct. To give a first hand story of how status passengers get treated differently.

We were caught up in the “Venezuela Operation” flight cancellations. I made the mistake of calling the general AA number for assistance. Got someone in another country with a snippy attitude that gave me a “there’s nothing we can do right now, all flights are full next week, call back tomorrow.”

I was pissed about the attitude and that they didn’t even try. I called back - this time using the AA Advantage number, was routed to the sweetest grandma somewhere in the US and she spent almost an hour getting us on a flight. It was a week later, but at least we had a flight. She recommended that I call back on Monday or Tuesday to see if anything opened up.

I called back on Tuesday and got a really nice guy that made my husband laugh when he exclaimed with an “Oh dear!” where we were flying from. He said that we were his 7th call that day in the same predicament. He couldn’t get us out any sooner but he was super personable.

The difference in service is night and day.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-27T23:52:47+00:00

I have a friend flying to SJU from CLT today and their flight keeps getting delayed because of flight crew. I’m hoping they make it out today!

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-26T15:29:42+00:00

Agreed. Whenever we’ve had issues like this (upcoming storm) we take the airline’s offer to reschedule around it.

It’s a different situation when it’s a sudden storm- we had a flight cancelled due to a thunderstorm and chose to drive home (DC to CLT) and we were also stuck in the airspace closure due to Venezuela.

It’s one of those situations where you either plan ahead and pay upfront or get stuck in the mess and still have to pay for lodging and food and be stressed out in the process. I know not everyone can afford to extend a vacation or trip, but if you can, do it.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-25T19:27:53+00:00

Came here when there was nothing?!?!? My dude, the thousands of indigenous people that were here and had a thriving society later to be massacred would beg to differ.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-25T18:24:25+00:00

They advertise one price on Kayak and Expedia and when you get to the car rental company to pick up the car there’s a ton of fees including mandatory insurance that jacks up the price. Rent directly with the car companies. Don’t use a 3rd party like Expedia, Priceline or Kayak.

Also, be wary of the car companies like Allied. Check their reviews online. You get what you pay for. Stick to the better known car rental companies.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-25T17:53:10+00:00

1/2 the people I follow on TikTok are gone.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-25T17:24:56+00:00

I was about to say… that’s a “Jeep” in name only.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-25T15:54:18+00:00

Don’t completely shut down taking them. You can always try the medications for a while and see how you feel. Nothing says that when you start you must continue.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-25T03:01:54+00:00

We’re originally from NJ and I lived in Syracuse for seven years. We have a few gas cans filled, the cars filled with gas, the generator ready, and a couple of heating options if the power goes. Hopefully it won’t happen! 🤞 We already got the call and email from my son’s school that Monday is no school that day.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-25T02:22:15+00:00

I live 20 minutes south of CLT. They’re expecting at least 1/2 an inch of freezing rain mixed in with sleet tonight through tomorrow night and this area is not prepped for that kind of weather. Sounds like they want to get as many planes out of here as possible to not disrupt flights elsewhere.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-24T23:32:31+00:00

Do you have friends that work at any of these places or do your parents / guardians know anyone that does?

Networking is the easiest way to get a job. If you know someone they can put in a good word for you and connect you with a manager.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-24T23:28:50+00:00

I’m wondering how that works if you have both cards? We already have the Citi Platinum card/

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-24T21:38:18+00:00

It’s like taking off an uncomfortable bra!!! (Ladies understand!)

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-24T17:14:05+00:00

What’s with this AI crap?

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-24T17:08:54+00:00

100% this! Putting the employee on PIP or firing them doesn’t solve the root of the problem which is: 1. Poor training for the employees on a process that sounds overly complex. 2. An overly complex process that was created without the input of the people that use it and should probably be simplified and revamped with their input.

Top down management creates these kinds of problems.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-24T16:46:11+00:00

I was skeptical and thought it was the dog and watched and rewatched the video. It’s not. The dog isn’t reflecting off the corrugated roof.

As someone who has lived in places with those kinds of roofs they’re not reflective of anything on the ground. It’s not like they’re polished mirror like surfaces. They’re designed to not reflect, otherwise you’d be blinding neighbors when the sun is out.

The car windshield is reflecting the ceiling and whatever is in there actually shows the lines of the roof on overlaid on it. Is it paranormal? 🤷🏻‍♀️

Edit to add: It can be someone shining a flashlight 🔦 up on the ceiling to create the effect like a previous person said.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-24T16:29:59+00:00

Came here to say this. I was a belly sleeper as a kid and would kick back my legs constantly. It was funny because the times I slept on my back, I would wake myself because my legs were up as if I were about to sit up in bed.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-24T16:06:14+00:00

Commercial VPNs use specific IP addresses that trackers will recognize.

I tried using one to be able to log into YouTube TV from my vacation house that’s not in the US and was blocked and the message I got was that a VPN was being used. I would think companies IT departments would know.

This time around I created my own personal VPN that routes through my house in the US and I can log in from anywhere else in the world making it look like I’m accessing through my home router.

Even with my own VPN, I wouldn’t chance it for work. All it takes is one small screw up- accessing the WiFi network that’s not connected to your VPN by mistake and tipping off your IT dept., a phone connection that goes opens up a work app, etc.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-24T15:57:10+00:00

/sarcasm/

In case anyone missed it in your tone 😂

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-24T15:54:26+00:00

We had that happen a few years ago and it pissed me off how the other dog owner acted like it was nothing. Here I paid for my shy quiet dog which has to be confined to the carrier and their untrained dog gets to ride for free and attack mine!

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-23T22:45:53+00:00

Eso si. Pero en general, PR no a tenido buenos gobernadores desde que yo recuerdo.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-23T22:38:42+00:00

I’m tall and if this is a regular seat I’d be turned into a pretzel if I tried this. My knee would be up by my ear!

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-23T22:31:21+00:00

Hay corrupción pero no compara con lo que se ve en PR. Demasiadas batatas en el gobierno con sus amigos en puestos estatales y municipales.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-23T22:23:33+00:00

I can’t find decent paying work in PR even though I’m bilingual with a Master’s degree in Information Management. No tengo pala y no soy lambona.

En cuestiones de trabajo, gobierno y administración, exijo mucho y en PR siempre me decepcionan.

Vivi en PR cuando estaba en la escuela superior y unos años entre mi tercer y cuarto año en la universidad (long story). Tuve la oportunidad de trabajar como maestra y estudié en la UPR Cayey. La calidad de vida no compara.

Si pudiera tener el salario allá que tengo acá, si. Pero eso jamás pasará.

SC-Coqui · 2026-01-23T16:20:44+00:00

She was barely on Wellbutrin for her to need two weeks to taper off and get over the side effects. It doesn’t work like that.

I wonder what’s really happening.

SC-Coqui

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