maryland meet-up, ResellingDO for Beginners

Announcing the next Maryland Meet-up – 22 April

It’s been a while since we’ve done a Maryland Meet-up, perhaps a bit longer than a while. So why not change that? Saturday, April 22. Starting around 12 noon (why not open the place?), going till whenever! The food truck will be my personal favorite, Bullhead Pit Beef. Jail Break Brewing Company Suite F, 9445 Washington Blvd…

Discover Android Pay

Get up to $50 cashback with Discover Android Pay

Discover was pretty awesome 2 years ago with Apple Pay, now, you we have the chance to get up to $50 cashback with Discover Android PayThe promotion is pretty simple, use your Discover Card with Android Pay for 10 transactions and get $5 per transaction, for a total of $50 cashback with Discover Android Pay.…

DC to Baltimore MagLev

More Progress for a DC to Baltimore MagLev

I wrote a couple of years ago about a effort for a DC to Baltimore MagLev. Well, there is more progress happening; here’s an update: DC to Baltimore MagLevAn environmental study is to be funded by the Federal Railroad Administration and conducted by the Maryland Transit Administration. The grant for the study–$27.8 million–was already awarded.…

United's #Bumpgate

Airlines Respond to United’s #Bumpgate

Yesterday, I asked whether the blogosphere had “over covered” #bumpgate, where we witnessed video of United’s dragging a passenger off a plane.Well, today, I thought I’d attempt a bit of lighthearted-ness with coverage of what some airlines have responded to the event with.Take for example, this advertisement which may or may not be real from Southwest:Or,…

#BumpGate, @FakeUnitedJeff United MileagePlus X App

Was #BumpGate Over Covered in the Blogosphere?

Everyone is talking about #BumpGate, where United Airlines involuntarily denied boarding to a medical professional after he had already boarded, resulting in the Chicago Aviation Police physically removing him. You can see the offending activity right here:That video that I shared above, in 14 hours had 65,000 views. Was #BumpGate Over Covered in the Blogosphere?From a…

Welcome to April! Q2 5x Opportunities

We’re into April, which means that we have new Q2 5x Opportunities, courtesy of Chase, Discover and Citi.  So consider this a reminder to get out there and maximize your points and cashback. Q2 5x Opportunities – Chase FreedomChase Freedom’s Second Quarter 5x is for Grocery and Drug Stores! Only a few years ago, this would…

United 31, RGN, Courtesy of Runway Girl Network, frustrating customers or frustrating customer service

United Takes Safety Seriously

A recent flight shared by Runway Girl Network brings a lot of questions and fewer answers. One thing is clear, United takes safety seriously. But should the flight have still flown? United 31 – The IssueAccording to Runway Girl Network, the aircraft servicing United 31 suffered a “broken knob on an exit door” Due to…

Grand Hyatt Taipei

Review: Grand Hyatt Taipei

Weekend in Taipei: Introduction Review: Eva Air 777-300ER Houston to Taipei Review: Grand Hyatt Taipei Weekend in Taipei: Touring Taipei Weekend in Taipei: Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport Review: Cathay Pacific Taipei to Hong Kong Review: Cathay Pacific Hong Kong to Chicago Weekend in Taipei: Conclusion We were excited to have the chance to stay at the…