One Mile at a Time [OMaaT] discussions [merged]
#1231
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: UA-1K, MM, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Titanium
Posts: 4,433
Not sure if you noticed my post earlier where I pointed out that his ex came back as a guest writer to cover the new AS lounge just recently. Within 24 hours his ex's name was removed as the author, replaced with Lucky's name, and then the story was changed to one written by Lucky w/ quotes from his ex.
#1232
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
I've had customers to my site balk at having a 3rd party, PCI-compliant service store CC data for the monthly recurring charge.
#1233
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: UA-1K, MM, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Titanium
Posts: 4,433
Would you give your CC # to a random stranger on the internet? It is a lot easier to pay them through an authorized channel which is PCI-compliant than to trust that they won't go do something stupid with the data. Most of the booking services behave that way. As a consumer you get one invoice with the total price at the end of the process.
I've had customers to my site balk at having a 3rd party, PCI-compliant service store CC data for the monthly recurring charge.
I've had customers to my site balk at having a 3rd party, PCI-compliant service store CC data for the monthly recurring charge.
I would if it's a company that is a well established and I know who owns it and who works there.
If I didn't trust them with my credit card why would I trust them with my FF info?
#1235
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: BWI
Posts: 1,782
#1236
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Wolverhampton
Programs: BA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriot Gold, Radisson Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,608
I think he took quite exagerated offenses to perfectly normal BA service. Sure, I've seen it better, but wow "my tray covered wasn't perfect" and "the air hostess wasn't genuflecting enough"?
I think he's not seen bad service on an airline, and was in a bad mood that day...
I think he's not seen bad service on an airline, and was in a bad mood that day...
#1238
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: Lots of faux metal
Posts: 6,425
Not sure if you noticed my post earlier where I pointed out that his ex came back as a guest writer to cover the new AS lounge just recently. Within 24 hours his ex's name was removed as the author, replaced with Lucky's name, and then the story was changed to one written by Lucky w/ quotes from his ex.
The thought of owning a company and having my current and ex working for me does not sound fun at all.
#1239
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: DCA/IAD/WAS
Programs: MAR AMB, WOH Explorist, AA EXP, UA 2P
Posts: 2,138
While nepotism isn't illegal (as far as I know at least), the blatantness with which it is being done at OMAAT to write off vacation expenses for two as business expenses makes me wonder how much attention the IRS is paying to these blogs. I guess based on what is being gotten away with, not very much.
#1240
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,047
While nepotism isn't illegal (as far as I know at least), the blatantness with which it is being done at OMAAT to write off vacation expenses for two as business expenses makes me wonder how much attention the IRS is paying to these blogs. I guess based on what is being gotten away with, not very much.
Conversely, if someone loves to cook and does it in their spare time and on vacation, and then gets a job as a cook, is it not a job because they enjoy it?
These guys are lucky because they appear to enjoy their job, or, looking at it the other way, Lucky built his job around things he enjoys.
#1241
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 4,511
While nepotism isn't illegal (as far as I know at least), the blatantness with which it is being done at OMAAT to write off vacation expenses for two as business expenses makes me wonder how much attention the IRS is paying to these blogs. I guess based on what is being gotten away with, not very much.
He's been very public (and careless) about the way he has discussed his personal relationship.
#1242
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,738
Well, you consider them vacation expenses, but I'm not so sure that's strictly correct, or that everyone would consider that much travel "vacation."
Conversely, if someone loves to cook and does it in their spare time and on vacation, and then gets a job as a cook, is it not a job because they enjoy it?
Conversely, if someone loves to cook and does it in their spare time and on vacation, and then gets a job as a cook, is it not a job because they enjoy it?
At the end of the day these bloggers network a lot as speaking engagements and BA engagements.. I'm sure they are sharing tax advice or using the same accountants.
#1243
formerly gemini573
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: LAX, HKG, and BKK
Programs: CX Emerald, WOH Globalist, Marriott Platinum, AA Lifetime Platinum, Virtuoso, Prive, STEPS, STARS
Posts: 2,233
I was following OMATT for about 4 months. I found him to be quite informative initially, but all I've been seeing lately are articles about the same thing; OW LAX F lounge, EK F, CX, F, LH F, QR, etc, etc.
For someone who talked about a health scare and says he doesn't drink much, all I see are pics of him with an alcoholic beverage.
Finally, for someone who's 25 years old, HE LOOKS MUCH OLDER THAN THAT.
For someone who talked about a health scare and says he doesn't drink much, all I see are pics of him with an alcoholic beverage.
Finally, for someone who's 25 years old, HE LOOKS MUCH OLDER THAN THAT.
#1244
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,047
I was following OMATT for about 4 months. I found him to be quite informative initially, but all I've been seeing lately are articles about the same thing; OW LAX F lounge, EK F, CX, F, LH F, QR, etc, etc.
For someone who talked about a health scare and says he doesn't drink much, all I see are pics of him with an alcoholic beverage.
Finally, for someone who's 25 years old, HE LOOKS MUCH OLDER THAN THAT.
For someone who talked about a health scare and says he doesn't drink much, all I see are pics of him with an alcoholic beverage.
Finally, for someone who's 25 years old, HE LOOKS MUCH OLDER THAN THAT.
#1245
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,738
All that room service and lack of exercise. I think TPG is the only one who has made a minor attempt at his appearance w/ the hair plugs. You'd think with the numerous speaking engagements and live tv spots (Fox News, Headline News, etc...) they'd put some effort into their appearance. Many of these bloggers look nothing like their profile photos (which are 5-10 years old).
Ben typically uses an older photograph.
Ben typically uses an older photograph.