You’d have to be under one serious rock to be unaware of Coronavirus. The spread of the disease has reached over 50 countries and the number of people who have perished number in the thousands. What started as a trickle of questions from readers and listeners about traveling during this public health emergency has turned into a steady flow. I’ve spent the past few days thinking about travel and Coronavirus quite a bit and have consolidated some thoughts and questions. This isn’t an up-to-date listing of current events revolving around […]
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Hong Kong Protests: Why We Can All Learn From Cathay Pacific’s ex-CEO
If media reports are correct, Cathay Pacific’s ex-CEO Rupert Hogg made an incredible sacrifice for his employees.
Cathay Pacific CEO Resigns, Presumably Because China Is Mad At The Airline
Cathay Pacific CEO resigns amid Hong Kong protests. He was most likely forced out as a sacrifical lamb for angered Chinese officials.
Hong Kong Airport Shuts Down Amid Protests As Cathay Pacific Kowtows To China
Two stories about Hong Kong this morning captured my attention. First, one of the largest airports in the world was shut down due to a massive peaceful protest. Maybe even more surprisingly, China pressured Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flagship airline, to feed information to the Chinese about employees protesting, as well as barring them from flights to or above China.
More Cheap Flights to Hong Kong, Swimming At The Airport And Marriott/SPG Merger Tips!
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel stories that interested me on a daily basis. I don’t have time to write about them in length, but picked some of the best below. It’s a shortcut to find out what’s going on without reading dozens of travel blogs to get the best info.
Marriott Disrespects China. China Shuts Down Marriott’s Website
Marriott disrespected China and paid the price. Boy, did they disrespect China. I mean, horribly so. You won’t believe how bad their behavior was. Mostly because this is a ridiculous story.
Cathay Pacific Announces Service To Washington-Dulles In 2018
Washington-Dulles is getting the A350 on a cool new route!
Cheap Flights To Aruba, Free Airport Parking, Discounted Gift Cards And Free Batman Legos!
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
Cheap Flights to Asia, Better Discounts On International Flights And Hotels. Oh, And Free Slurpees!
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
Cheap Flights To Hawaii And Hong Kong, Instant Hotel Status And The Cheapest Way To Move Your Stuff Cross-Country
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
