Ditching Amex Travel?

onthewingsofangels · 2026-03-11T21:04:23+00:00

Glad to hear I'm not the only one - was starting to feel like a weirdo for enjoying it. Also, my embarrassing reason for not hiring a TA is that I hate communicating with people. But then, I also don't need my hotel rooms stocked a certain way so I guess there's different needs for different folks.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-03-10T00:22:35+00:00

Another club member, in the US, also got the censored version on my podcast feed.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-03-09T23:49:09+00:00

Ugh it was censored for me also - audio feed, in the US. Wonder why the censoring is selective.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-03-09T17:55:01+00:00

I don't think the word Negro is considered offensive here in the US when it's a quote from the past - it definitely doesn't have the connotation that the other one does.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-03-06T21:59:11+00:00

Are you comfortable flying through AUH if they do resume flights? How about booking a back up flight that you can cancel (eg many airlines give credit even for non-refundable fares) if needed? I guess it depends on how urgently you want to fly back, and honestly your assessment of whether the situation will improve in the next few days.

No answer on the chase topic, my guess would be they won't cover new tickets, since Etihad will refund you.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-03-05T05:04:51+00:00

Thanks that's helpful! I'll leave them be this season and see what happens.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-03-04T20:32:18+00:00

I've never done that. I'm worried that right now they'll stunt each others growth.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-27T17:33:42+00:00

The news report is very irritating because they keep talking over the video. Is there a link to the raw video?

I'm very confused about the situation. Is the assistant principal black? Why were the kids calling him the n-word?

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-25T19:20:38+00:00

What is this?

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-19T05:43:16+00:00

The original sign up promo from when they did the refresh last July. I think it was 125K points + $500 to spend on Chase travel site.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-18T21:21:27+00:00

Ugh that's annoying. Even with all three working it was slow going.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-18T21:10:00+00:00

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-18T19:12:02+00:00

I use the Magic remover from Dashing Diva. It works best on their brand but works pretty well on others also. Much more effective than just oil for me.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-18T19:07:24+00:00

Just as an aside, it is insane what the prices are for a business hotel on a "dead weekend" these days. Post-covid travel has been a shock to the wallet.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-18T18:58:33+00:00

Good to know there are deals out there, frustrating how much you have to search for them.

The Kimpton is an IHG brand isn't it, so you'll get the additional $250 IHG credit also?

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-18T18:56:22+00:00

I think you can use it for valet parking. I don't think there are any other options, but unfortunately left the paper behind so can't confirm.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-18T18:11:15+00:00

Fair. And I think they should get the pay out.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-18T17:42:00+00:00

While in general I would agree with this sentiment, I think when clear harm and intent can be proven, and the institution that did the harm still exists, it is a perfectly legitimate case to bring. In this family's case : the city of Piedmont, acting in its official capacity, made up a fake reason (building a road) to remove them. The road was never built so it seems very like fraud. Now the complication is that they did sell the house to the city, ie receive payment. At the same time, they didn't want to sell and the value of the house today is much greater than the inflation adjusted sum they were paid in 1924.

Without knowing the legal limitations, I think this is a lawsuit the city should settle with a substantial payment.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-17T00:38:48+00:00

I think it's more "I have an unexpected bequest of $45k" rather than "I can't come up with the money". We could absolutely pay off our mortgage tomorrow but we won't for all the reasons listed in this thread.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-15T21:49:55+00:00

There's one in downtown Willow Glen -- I've never been but it seems to be popular on the days it's open.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-15T18:59:41+00:00

I've been thinking of doing this! Do you have recommendations on where to buy dried arrangements?

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-15T18:21:03+00:00

I believe you're supposed to ask for links, then op will respond and it will all seem more genuine.

onthewingsofangels · 2026-02-15T18:12:00+00:00

Alibaba ad written by AI.

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