With a rich history and astounding structures around every corner, Athens is a fantastic place to spend a vacation. And best of all, Cheapos can enjoy an array of affordable hotels, free or low-cost sightseeing and wallet-friendly cafes throughout the city. Modern Athens is truly a dream for budget travelers. But …
U.S. Legislator Stopped from Boarding over Wheelchair
The Washington Post reports Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin was denied boarding on a Lufthansa flight, despite assurances he would be allowed to travel without issue. “Let’s Call This What it is – Discrimination Against People with Disabilities” The issue happened on a scheduled flight in August 2022 …
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Priceline Credit Card Adds “PricePoints” to Loyalty Program
The online travel agency and Barclays US announced a new benefit for the card, called “PricePoints,” allowing cardholders to earn redeemable points every time they book a trip on Priceline. Points Acquire on All Priceline Transactions – Including Redemptions Under the current program, cardholders earn 5X points for …
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Noma Review: Eating at One of the World’s Best Restaurants
I ate at noma. Click through because you want to see what I ate at noma. The post Noma Review: Eating at One of the World’s Best Restaurants appeared first on Andy's Travel Blog. Source: Andys travel blog
Airlines Butt Heads with White House over Consumer Protections
Reuters reports the aviation industry is pushing back on comments made by U.S. President Joe Biden and the Transportation Department, calling some of their assertations “not accurate.” Airlines Say Consumer Protection Dashboard Reflects Pre-Existing Policies Before the 2022 Labor Day holiday, the Transportation Department published a “Customer Service …
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Despite Changes, Alaska Airlines Uniform Requirements May Still be Discriminatory
Reuters reports the state body found the policies may be discriminative to those who are non-binary or identify as “gender fluid.” Liberal Uniform Policies Found to Discriminate Against Some Employees The decision was made after a complaint to the commission by Alaska employee Justin Wetherell, who identifies as …
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Our favorite budget hotels in Dublin for 2022
Cheers to Dublin! While prices have increased across the board in the last few years — in fact, it was recently declared more expensive than London! — it is still possible to enjoy the Irish capital while sticking to a budget. From pubs to museums, there is plenty of Cheapo-friendly …
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The top budget hotels in Lisbon for 2022
Picture this: you step out onto a small balcony, taking in the smell of your strong coffee. You look out to the breathtaking views of the city, where you can see flashes of pastels and some winding alleyways. You step back inside and look around at the charming artwork that …
Why you should care about NASA’s Artemis I mission launching tomorrow
We are going. Maybe not “we” as in you and I, but the program for sending humans back to the moon begins tomorrow morning. Click through because you want to see the most powerful rocket ever built by NASA. The post Why you should care about NASA’s Artemis I mission …
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U.S. and China Suspend Air Routes Over COVID Row
Reuters reports each nation will suspend 26 outbound flights to either country, affecting six airlines and at least two American cities. Grounded Flights Based Around China’s “Circuit Breaker” COVID Policies On the Chinese side, the U.S. Department of Transportation will block 26 flights aboard China Eastern Airlines, China …
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