Does American Airlines have a challenge now? How do I find details?

This has probably been asked many times in this bowl - what’s the best hotel rewards program? I have the Chase Sapphire Preferred card and I’m a Southwest RR member. I travel maybe 25-30% of the time

Best Marriott/SPG property for a couple’s stay in Amsterdam? End of December - want to be reasonably close to city center but not break the points bank (<~50k a night ideally )

Does United tell you when you clear the upgrade waitlist or do yo have to keep checking?

What are some perks of the Ritz?? I’m staying here for the next few weeks but I don’t get the hype

Marital advice from points 🐠 please! I’m the points / rewards person in our house. Spouse couldn’t care less. Drives me bonkers when he makes purchases at stores where we have rewards but doesn’t bother to identify it. He literally leaves money on the table when not bothering to pick the credit card from his wallet that has the best rewards for the merchant. I give him the tools (card pointers app, all the rewards cards in apple wallet) but he just can’t be bothered. How to get him onboard??

Best website to buy luxury items to buy online from US to India? Too many fakes on Amazon!

I don’t drive. Does that limit my activities if I am traveling to Hawaii ?

I am sick of seeing these SPG Marriott posts!! Can we talk about something else for a change?

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

I have an 8 hour layover in Madrid. Never been there before. Is it worth leaving the airport and doing something in the city? Any tips on what to see in a few hours?

Is firm travel back up to pre covid levels?

anyone here in spce for their test flights this weekend?

Anyone know the rough price of WiFi on American Airlines flights

Anyone traveling while working remotely? If so, what are you using for internet on the road? I've tried hotels but their internet isnt compatible.

What engineering fields have the most opportunity for someone who wants to travel as part of their job?

Any tips on best value Marriott points redemption for a beach vacation? Preferably Europe or Caribbean, and luxury resort.

Anyone with systemwide upgrades to sell on American Airlines ?

Is Tokyo doable as a solo traveler with zero knowledge of the language? Thinking of doing a group trip there but adding on a few days alone in Tokyo at the beginning. I’m pretty well traveled in general and do just fine alone, but a different alphabet certainly makes things harder (if translations aren’t common). Female if that makes a difference.

How are people making the most of dating in Covid? Has anyone met someone through the apps and started dating during this time? Thought it would be a great time to find people who are looking for something serious and less distracted by a busy routine but haven’t had much luck.

Any places you would recommend for a good massage in center city (not looking for happy endings)

Advice needed: had a 3-month subletter who wants to renew to end of year. I’ve been covering utilities and losing a bit every month. Is it ok for me to ask for them to cover utilities moving forward? Extra ~$75 per month.

Need your suggestions
I got offer from product based company and intiated notice period in TCS. Now manager is saying he'll intiate on site opportunity for Mexico. And asking to revoke notice only after official confirmation for Visa. What should I do now.
Offered CTC -9.3lpa
Cctc 3.6Lpa

I miss the Friday evening post. :-(

Event management newbie here. What are good sources on how to create event concepts and design impactful events? TIA

Does anyone have any experience with the agency Brand Buddy?
(Working under contract for)

Joining IBM in SAP MM technology soon, they shared that I will be on bench initially, so need help to know if have better projects here? How will be the process here

I don't know who needs to hear this, but it's a bad idea to bite your fingernails if you're already chewing gum.

I've submitted my latest paper to the largest journal in my field, but it's taking forever for them to review it. I feel like they're just stalling me because they don't want to publish it. But if they don't publish it, then who will? And what happens if someone else finds out about my findings before they're published?

Hi CTS Sharks ,

How much time does it take to become manager from SA in CTS in general if person join as SA at 8 year experience.

Finally getting a chance to put together a home office space. Looking for tips, photos, ideas. I have two monitors and a laptop so my do a three screen set-up. Debating about getting a standing desk or putting money in a super comfy leather chair. Open to hearing what you have done!

I have my first TAM interview next week. I’m prepping today and wanted to know if anyone has any tips or tricks, advice for them.

Is anyone familiar with the El Gouna part of Egypt (near Hurghada)? If so, recommendations and thoughts?

Any Florida hotels (Hyatt/Marriott) near the beach that people recommend? Looking to avoid Miami.

Planning a trip to Tulum, Mexico for about 12-15 people. I am wanting to get a house near the beach with a c or can come every day. Any suggestions on where to start? Would we also need to rent cars?

In NOLA for the weekend! I’m 25F. Looking for good restaurants/bars/things to do. TIA

If you were travelling to NYC for ONE day to have one amazing dinner at a restaurant, where would you go? No budget

Is it worth it to spend 12 hours in Tokyo for a layover? Would need to change airports and would want to see something in the city. Otherwise I can book a different flight

Does anyone have any recommendations for places to stay in Key West or things to do? Thanks in advance!

GERMANY - have a lauorber - arrive in Frankfurt 4:30pm Friday leave 1 pm Saturday. Where should I stay / have dinner? Frankfurt ? Mainz? Bamberg?

In Barcelona right now, any top recs for places to eat / drink / see?

Any recommendations for things to do in Lisbon & Porto? Going in early March!

Will hotels and airlines extend their status requirements? (I really only care about Marriott)

Can’t decide between Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city for 5 days in Vietnam. Also is it necessary to join a tour group? Thoughts?

How to update Global Entry info after name change due to marriage? Believe I need to go to Global Entry enrollment center? Is it a long process?

Anyone have first hand experience with travel medical insurance? Looking to purchase for a short trip but finding so many mixed reviews from people that have had to actually try and use it. Appreciate any recommendations!

Great food recommendations in Madrid? Preferably not super pricy

Going to the Atlanta Braves game tomorrow. I see there's a ton of shopping centers right next to the park, can I just park there and walk over to the stadium? Wondering what the natives do

Would love New Years recommendations within a 90 minute flight from Malaga, Spain. Leaning towards ski towns but open to other suggestions. Anyone have any recs? Thanks!

Is Jet Blue really that strict with brining carry ons?

Spending 48 hours in Belgium this summer. Do you recommend Brussels or Antwerp?

30th birthday coming up in December and would love to do it big, I haven’t celebrated a lot of birthdays in the past. Would love to skydive over the palm in Dubai, with that in mind, anyone have recs on where to stay and things to do in Dubai for 4-6 days? TIA