Gary Leff

The American Express® Business Gold Card had one of the better initial bonus offers already at 70,000 Membership Rewards points. Now American Express has accelerated things, along with the introduction of a Limited Edition White Gold card option.

One man suffering at the hands of Delta's thousands of cancelled flights this past week decided to take revenge in the only way he knew how. Stuck in the airport, the Sky Club lounge member found himself out expenses for a trip he was no longer getting to fully take and without compensation for those expenses. So he decided to take compensation, or at least impose costs on the airline, equal to what he was incurring.

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United's seasonal second flight between San Francisco and Sydney will only operate for two months, and only three days a week instead of daily. They'll use a smaller plane for San Francisco to Melbourne, and there will be fewer LA – Melbourne flights leading into peak season. Houston to Sydney will also see fewer frequencies as well.

Bilt's monthly Rent Day deals have been revealed, and this month they have an offer on Virgin cruises; a Blade helicopter party; fine dining access at a discount; along with the usual double points on their credit card, SoulCycle offers and a game show to win cash for rent.

American Airlines rolled out a new automated phone system this morning. When you dial, there's a new voice on the other end. And you have to listen to the entire recorded message – no skipping it by asking for an agent.

An Emirates passenger sitting in economy decided to pull out “all the gear” he needed to make “artisanal pour-over coffee” inflight. He made it for his companions, and even passed some around to those sitting nearby watching. Legend. He solved one of the great limitations of modern air travel.

New York City wants to regulate non-union hotels and drive up their costs by banning outsourcing of key functions like housekeeping and food and beverage.

American Airlines and its flight attendants have a tentative agreement on a new contract, four and a half years after the last one became amendable.

And each month they offer double points on the 1st for spending with their co-brand credit card. All non-rent spend doubles, and that doesn't mean just an extra point. Dining earns 3 points per dollar with their card, so earns 6 points per dollar on the first. Travel earns 2 points normally, so earns 4 points on the first.