Rapid Travel Chai

Events:

• A problem gets so intractable that even human decency is painted by some as a betrayal, such as Mahmoud Abbas attending the funeral of Shimon Peres.

• Bartolo Colon’s secret: it’s the wrist, not the waist.

• Why do so many triathletes collapse just before the finish line?

Ideas:

• Boris Johnson and Rodrigo Duterte, see their latest exploits, respectively in Turkey diplomacy and goat sex and Hitler comparisons and extrajudicial killings.

• End of the road for the Non-Aligned Movement?

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s advice for living.

Travels:

• OTAs may book you into Delta Basic Economy without notice.

• Chase and Citi may book you into bulk (consolidator) fares without notice. This can help or hurt. Good luck on finding out before it is too late.

• Turkish Airlines’ first US lounge has opened at Washington Dulles.

Hacks:

• Guide to Marriott-SPG opportunities.

• Up to 52 points per dollar on Hilton stays.

• Reselling income tax considerations.