The budget airline has announced plans to open 11 airport lounges, starting in late 2027. The new spaces will be operated in conjunction with Chase and its Sapphire Lounge network.
The tape The Thrifty Traveler Podcast · Sep 10
“It is 2016. A US airline has announced its new plan to attract new customers and maintain their loyalty by opening a series of airline lounges at some of its major hub airports to go with it. The airline has announced a premium credit card to give those travelers access to those lounges. It's a pretty familiar story in the airline industry. I lied about one part, Kyle. It's not 2016. It's 2026. And that airline is Southwest Airlines.”
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All the Hacks · Deep Dive on World of Hyatt: Points, Perks and StatusSep 9
Chris Hutchins of 'All the Hacks' reports that most Chase Ultimate Rewards cardholders will soon need 1.33 points for every 1 Hyatt point, a major shift from the long-standing 1:1 ratio, unless they hold a premium card.
Everything Everywhere Daily · The Immovable Ladder of JerusalemSep 11
A simple wooden ladder at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre hasn't been moved in centuries. An 1852 Ottoman decree froze its position, along with all other claims, to prevent violent disputes between Christian denominations.