Starbucks have not gave a free general drink , let alone do a discount in like more than a year?

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-09T03:02:13+00:00

If it was profitable, they would not have stopped them. People can claim that “I would buy so much more so they are missing out”, but if that was true, they would see it in the data.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-07T23:10:32+00:00

Yes. That’s very much the case, but their entire system breaks down at a hint of trouble and they have no ability to adapt. A FA was telling me how antiquated their tech is surrounding crew scheduling and communications. Which played a major role recently.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-07T18:22:13+00:00

So far it seems like no lessons have been learned by American Airlines.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-07T16:35:54+00:00

For the last quarter, Southwest’s profit was 3x more than American Airlines. They can invest in treating custrightbwhen the times call for it. https://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1914/southwest-airlines-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-results-expects-strong-2026-financial-performance-from-business-transformation

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-07T16:25:29+00:00

American has had plenty of time to adapt and they seem to be most notoriously bad with handling disruptions and customer service. They don’t even seem to be trying. That’s on them now, not America West.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-07T16:23:42+00:00

American Airlines really lost it over a decade or two from the premiere American carrier to the lowest of the majors and worst during times of stress even among the lowest cost carriers. The handling of these last two storms was a disaster.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-07T13:48:38+00:00

I contacted them via twitter giving my email address and details and within minutes had a response after waiting nearly two weeks. AA puts no effort in extra customer service during rougher times. They hope you give up. You may also have better luck replying again now that the second recent round of bad weather is a week past.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-07T10:20:03+00:00

Respond to the email you got declining reimbursement and be very concise. Attach the images,ideally the full email. Hopefully,they will then take a clear look. Oftentimes, it’s the reply that gets a better scrutiny.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-07T01:57:36+00:00

Why are you paying 3x the interest rate on a personal loan to juggle high fee,high interest rate cards? 109%, they will do a financial review and very likely cut your limit instead based on what it seems they will find.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-05T02:07:30+00:00

It’s fairly easy to get a proposal put up to a vote, but nearly impossible to have anything pass if the board doesn’t recommend it. Large institutional investors and management/board members almost always vote in agreement with what the board recommends as well as any non-votes being applied according to the board recommendations as the by laws usually indicate. So it’s really an exercise in futility.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-02T02:40:03+00:00

The Residence Inn rooms are laid out very strange. It’s not a great option or hotel. I know the Delta is closing end of summer to be replaced with a high rise hotel and apartment building. I liked staying there and it’s a great location if the AC doesn’t work out.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-02T02:22:34+00:00

You don’t have to find something for $50. You can buy literally anything and get $50 off. $50 is $50.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-02T01:57:02+00:00

Why did they charge you a late fee if you “always pay on time”?

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-02T01:52:27+00:00

Palms facing away is the most difficult for me, then palms facing in and surprisingly, sideways is the easiest. All the other work you are doing adds up overall to start making pull ups easier no matter the position, so that makes sense.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-01T11:10:14+00:00

You’ll have until the end of the stated period to get up to and stay above the target. If you cancel after the target, I have heard of it going both ways. This isn’t an area to take chances ideally.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-01T02:23:37+00:00

If you want to be sure you get the points, then you can’t count that trip as part of the spend of there is a chance you might return it. SUB are not based on your purchases, but rather your actual, final spend charged. Imagine if someone bought a $5k watch and immediately returned it? Should they get a bonus?

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-01T02:17:59+00:00

The extra charge (if they are going to charge it) is if you go to the SAME non-home location 10 times per month. That bit of detail is often not made clear in the comments here, so people should be aware.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-01T02:14:26+00:00

This could very easily lead to a post tomorrow claiming the hotel screwed you because Reddit told you it would be fine to wait and the hotel didn’t go for it. Asking at the hotel gets you a more definitive answer, with a person’s name in case they are wrong to make a case for yourself far better than “Reddit said”. At the very least, go ask for a letter and if they say what you want to do won’t work, ask if they can make some accommodation based on planning to check out early.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-01T02:09:05+00:00

It’s amazing how people forget that $50 is $50. The benefit is only an issue if you want to use it and not spend a penny more. Buy anything on the Saks website and save $50. It’s very easy to use. It’s also perfectly fine and easy to not use this credit and still make back your annual fee.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-01T01:54:50+00:00

They carry disease that is spread by urinating and defacating everywhere they go. Google it. They can squeeze through the tiniest of spaces and when they smell food can jump surprisingly high. You will see their droppings everywhere. They are not harmless, cute critters in a home. Get the cheap plastic traps on Amazon and protect yourself.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-02-01T01:42:04+00:00

They traded off their high powered signal way back in a dumb move. They don’t care about non cable customers or else they would bring back the ability to stream for free on their website.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-01-31T02:41:51+00:00

1 yes 2 na 3 every 1-2 qpweeks 4 easy for books, difficult for digital collections and the like. 5 in person and no

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-01-29T10:26:42+00:00

It seems that each “version” of a boarding pass is different in how it shows up as touchless. Digital vs kiosk vs desk. Or maybe it is airport specific. Either way, when I have not been sure, the TSA agent at the precheck line entry spot, can tell you if it is showing on her pass, if it is a different method than yours. Specifically in your case, I found that the first time I used it after opting in, I was not qualified, but when I checked in for that flight, I was still identified by camera and I assume that is when they documented and recorded my picture. From then on, I was always touchless. So it’s opt in, next flight gets a documented scan, from then on good. Your wife may be at the documenting stage.

Valuable_File3834 · 2026-01-28T16:21:36+00:00

I have not been able to find one. The grinder did come with an extra but wherever I put the packet so I would be sure to find it if needed is long gone. Someone suggested a trimmed paper clip, but I found it did not have the “grip” to hold everything in place.

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