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News Roundup

This is a roundup of news and other interesting pieces that I’ve come across over the last few days. Read about the US case against American Airlines and JetBlue heading to court, Hertz and BP to install thousands of EV chargers, trip around three continents, Hertz arrests still happening, and new Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit.

US case against American Airlines and JetBlue heads to court

The government’s antitrust lawsuit against American Airlines and JetBlue begins Tuesday and the outcome could determine how closely the Biden administration examines other airline deals, including JetBlue’s pending attempt to buy Spirit Airlines.

The Justice Department and six states are suing American and JetBlue to break up their partnership in the Northeast, namely New York and Boston.

Hertz is teaming up with oil giant BP to install thousands of EV chargers in the U.S.

The rental car giant — which in the last year has announced deals to purchase a total of up to 340,000 EVs from Tesla, Polestar and General Motors by 2027 — is working with a unit of BP to install thousands of new chargers at its U.S. locations.

Under the deal, BP Pulse, the oil company’s EV-charging arm, will install the chargers and provide software and services to help Hertz manage its fast-growing fleet of EVs.

Stephen’s World Record 3 Cards, 3 Continents Trip

Check out this article at Frequent Miler if you need some inspiration on where to travel next, what cards to get, and how to best use your miles and points.

Hertz Arrests Still Happening Despite New CEO Calling Them Out

There have to be hundreds of people who have accused the company of having them falsely arrested over their rental cars, and the timeline of this problem has only gotten worse since its began.

In April, a former manager turned whistleblower for the company came forward saying Hertz was going about the arrests the wrong way, and that they were happening because of how outdated the company’s systems are. Not long after, a whopping 300 people came forward and claimed the false arrests; three months later another 47 people sued the company over the arrests. And now more customers are accusing the company.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Announces Wyndham Alltra Resort: Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit

Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit is located in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, nestled along Mexico’s stunning Pacific coastline and lush tropical jungles at the foot of the soaring Sierra Madres. Nuevo Vallarta sits on Banderas Bay, an area well regarded for its golf courses, marina and long, sandy beach.

This 229-room family-friendly all-inclusive resort helps families create unforgettable vacation memories and offers amenities including three pools, a 10,000 square foot spa, 12 restaurants and bars, a Camp Alltra kids club and daily beachfront fitness classes. Spacious suites serve as a home base for the whole family to relish in relaxation and create their dream experience from an extensive selection of activities such as daily group sports, a bike tour of Nuevo Vallarta, chef tastings, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing excursions, and nightly entertainment including theme nights and spectacular shows.