Welcome to The Morning Shave for Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Learn about United’s elite status match offer through June 30th, updates to the Spirit Airlines dress code, and strategies to maximize stopovers to get an extra destination without paying for an extra flight. Visit BaldThoughts.com/tms to read all the stories.
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‘It’s a PR stunt’: While many were helped, some fire victims say Airbnb’s free vouchers are useless.
I can understand the frustration that many of the victims of this natural disaster are feeling. While Airbnb made a generous offer, and many people benefitted from it, the platform isn’t actually set up to fulfill all of the vouchers as effectively as it should. Unlike hotels, Airbnb doesn’t own any inventory, so it can’t place guests in unoccupied rooms at virtually no cost. Instead, it had to offer vouchers that guests could use to pay hosts for their properties. To make matters worse, guests couldn’t apply vouchers to existing reservations or get refunds on stays they’ve already paid for.
This U.S. Airline Just Made Its Dress Code Stricter — What to Know.
Considering the wild stories that come out of flights, it’s a bit ironic that Spirit Airlines is now trying to enforce a dress code. Maybe now we’ll see fewer viral videos of people’s feet, exposed body parts, and offensive clothing on Spirit flights. It will be interesting to see how the airline enforces these policies and how travelers react.
United Airlines Brings Back Elite Status Match Program — What to Know.
If you have airline elite status with an eligible loyalty program, now is the time to parlay your status to receive extra benefits when flying United Airlines. You have until June 30th to apply for the status match and 90 days to take an eligible flight. Elite status can be extended through January 2026 by taking enough qualifying flights in the first 120 days. Time your application with upcoming flights to get the most benefits during the trial period.
Stopovers: How To Get 2 Trips for the Price of 1.
Travelers who want to maximize their travel budget and visit extra destinations should take advantage of this travel hack. Many airlines offer free stopovers that allow you to visit an extra destination without paying for an extra flight. This article lists 15 airlines that participate in this program, so consider booking with one of them for your next vacation.
What to Do With Your Luggage During a Layover.
I’m a proud member of #TeamCarryon because I hate waiting for bags, and I’m afraid the airline will lose my baggage. However, this poses a problem when I have a long layover. It’s a pain to lug your suitcase around the airport all day, and it can prevent you from exploring the city during long layovers. Luckily, some international airports offer storage services. After 9/11, these options disappeared in the U.S., so private companies popped up to fill the need using off-airport locations. What do you do with your bags during layovers?
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