Gift Card Scams, Key West Kimptons Leaving IHG, Lynx Air Expansion, Truth About Extra Legroom Seats, Airlines We Lost in 2023

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News Roundup

This is a roundup of news and other interesting pieces that I’ve come across over the last few days. I thought they are worth sharing so I hope you enjoy reading them.

Gift Card Scams

Spend any decent amount of time purchasing physical VISA/MasterCard prepaid or 3rd party gift cards and you’re bound to come across at least one that has been compromised. Purchasing a tampered gift card (GC) and dealing with the fallout is a seeming right of passage into the physical world of manufactured spend. ➡️ Read more

All Five Key West Kimpton Hotels Exiting IHG System

Five Key West Historic Inns joined the IHG system in 2020 as Kimpton Hotels, and the owner has now decided to deflag them. These five hotels consist of 200+ rooms. ➡️ Read more

Lynx Air: Fast-growing budget airline now in 8 US cities

Canadian budget carrier Lynx Air is expanding its U.S. footprint. The airline, which began flying in April 2022, will make Boston and San Francisco its newest U.S. destinations. Lynx will serve both cities from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). ➡️ Read more

The Truth About Extra Legroom Seats on US Airlines

Most US airlines offer economy passengers the option to pay extra for a more comfortable flight experience. Airlines refer to these “special” seats by various names, but the concept is the same. You’re paying for a few extra inches of legroom, which can be the difference between not having enough space for your knees throughout the flight and being able to use your laptop if the person seated in front of you reclines. ➡️ Read more

Airlines We Lost 2023

Check out this list of airlines that didn’t quite make it to see 2024. ➡️ Read more

Guru’s Wrap-up

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