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Air Canada Flight Attendants Blast Airline Over ‘Unauthorized’ Expansion of Cheaper Leisure Subsidiary
Flight attendants at Air Canada have put the airline on blast over allegations that it is illegally expanding its cheaper leisure subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, by increasing its fleet size beyond a strict 50-aircraft cap. For context, Air Canada Rouge was created in 2013 when airline bosses were desperately looking...
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WEBJET: Travel agent squeezed as Virgin Australia cuts commissions
Webjet is warning investors that trading conditions remain “fluid and challenging” after Virgin Australia cut the commissions it pays the online travel agent, according to an article in the SMH. For travellers, that could mean fewer sharp Webjet airfare deals on Virgin flights. For Webjet, it is another revenue hit...
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Eight Easy Ways Canadians Can Tell Tourists Are American
Americans visiting Canada often assume they blend in pretty well. Canadians would apparently disagree. 😆 Regardless of where you read it, the media is in agreement that Canadians are not…
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Why European Hotel Showers Feel So Different From American Ones
European hotel bathrooms often skip tubs, shower curtains, and washcloths — and there are practical reasons why. If you’ve ever traveled in Europe, you know exactly what I’m talking about.…
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DHS Told Airlines It’s Serious About Pulling Customs From Sanctuary City Airports — JFK, LAX And O’Hare Would Lose International Flights
DHS officials reportedly told airline leaders last week that they are serious about pulling Customs officers from airports tied to sanctuary cities after the World Cup. That would not just punish local politicians — it could cripple international flights at JFK, LAX, O’Hare, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Denver, Newark and...
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Delta Flyer With 2 Million SkyMiles Says She Can’t Get To France — Is This When Members Finally Wake Up?
Delta SkyMiles has been underdelivering for a quarter century, and somehow customers kept swiping the cards anyway. But when someone with 2 million miles says she still has to pay retail to get to France, you have to ask whether the “SkyPesos” problem is finally becoming obvious to normal people.
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British Airways Raises Cash Fees On Award Tickets Up To 33% — Yes, Their Surcharges Can Get Even Worse
British Airways already charged some of the highest cash surcharges in the award world. Now it is raising the cash element on Avios redemptions by as much as 33%, while giving members almost no detail beyond a few London-origin examples — because apparently paying hundreds of dollars on top of...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Federal Crash Investigators Discover Internet Sleuths Have Attempted to Reconstruct Cockpit Voice Audio From Fatal Crash of UPS Plane
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the independent federal agency that carries out investigations into serious airplane crashes, has blocked access to a public docket system after it discovered that internet sleuths have been attempting to reconstruct the cockpit voice audio from the fatal crash of a UPS aircraft at...
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Viral Video Shows United Airlines Charging Senior Citizen $400 Extra For Ticket — What’s Really Happening
A viral video appears to show United raising a fare by $400 after a passenger enters a senior-citizen date of birth, with the website saying the price changed “based on traveler information.” But this looks like a recurring website glitch where United pulls a senior fare that is not actually...
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The diminishing value of Priority Pass for US travelers (on Nick’s mind)
When I first got into the credit card hobby about a decade ago, Priority Pass was an absolute game-changer for me. Not only had I never been into an airport lounge before my first Priority Pass experience, but I had never even known that airport lounges existed. I still remember...
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Wow! Cheeky AeroLOPA reveal the Qantas A350-1000 Project Sunrise seat map!
One of the hottest items in upcoming travel is Qantas’ Project Sunrise, the quest to link Australia’s east…
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Diversion After Passenger Attempts to Open Door at 30,000 Feet
The pilots of a United Airlines flight from Newark to Guatemala City were forced to make an emergency diversion to Washington Dulles on Thursday evening after an unruly passenger allegedly attempted to open a cabin door as the plane flew at 30,000 feet over Delaware. After the passenger made a...
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Get An Easy $50 From Rakuten
If you don't have a Rakuten account, sign up and get an easy $50 by signing up and spending at least $50 (including on gift cards to many retailers!) in the first 90 days.
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 22 de maio de 2026
A edição do Radar PPV desta sexta-feira chegou! Como de costume, tivemos um dia um pouco menos movimentado que os demais, mas tivemos novidades. Confira todas elas a seguir. Radar PPV O Mastercard Surpreenda está oferecendo 15% OFF em ingressos Disney. O Azul Fidelidade, por sua vez, oferece até 25%...
Brazil
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Sextou com ofertas e cupons especiais nas principais lojas online!
As ofertas desta sexta-feira já estão no ar! Selecionamos os melhores cupons disponíveis na Amazon, Mercado Livre e Magalu, com descontos especiais para ajudar você a economizar em diversas compras. Veja os detalhes a seguir e aproveite antes que as promoções expirem! Amazon Confira os cupons ativos na Amazon: Mercado...
Brazil
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Passagens internacionais de ida e volta a partir de R$ 1.384 na LATAM
As oportunidades para viajar para o exterior continuam aparecendo! A LATAM está com tarifas internacionais de ida e volta a partir de R$ 1.384, já incluindo taxas, para quem quer conhecer novos destinos sem pesar tanto no orçamento. Veja os detalhes e aproveite enquanto ainda há disponibilidade! Passagens internacionais LATAM...
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Compra Puntos IHG One Rewards con Bonus del 100%
Compra puntos del programa IHG One Rewards con hasta 100% de bonus extra
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Mega oferta ALL Accor! Hotéis em Aracaju, João Pessoa, Maceió, Natal, São Luís e Teresina com diárias a partir de R$ 134
A Mega Oferta do ALL Accor continua, desta vez com até 25% de desconto na reserva de hotéis selecionados. No artigo de hoje, confira hospedagens em seis destinos do Nordeste: Aracaju, João Pessoa, Maceió, Natal, São Luís e Teresina, com desconto e diárias a partir de R$ 134. Além disso, você pode...
Brazil
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Últimas horas! LATAM Pass oferece 25% de bônus na transferência de parceiros selecionados
O LATAM Pass segue com sua campanha de transferência bonificada para os clientes do programa. Nesta oferta, transferências realizadas a partir de parceiros selecionados podem render 25% de bônus. Hoje (22) é o último dia para aproveitar a campanha. Confira abaixo os principais detalhes da oferta e veja como garantir...
Brazil
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Ganhe cashback em dólar com a AstroPay e converta com IOF zero
Abra sua conta na AstroPay e aproveite vantagens reais desde o primeiro uso. Utilizando o cupom PPVASTROPAY no cadastro, você garante 5% de cashback na primeira operação de câmbio ou compra internacional, limitado a US$ 20.  Além disso, a plataforma vem chamando atenção pelo IOF zero e pelo spread reduzido...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Trechos para o Caribe a partir de 35.645 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas
Se está buscando uma viagem paradisíaca, temos a escolha perfeita! O Caribe é sempre uma excelente opção para quem quer combinar praias cristalinas e dias inesquecíveis usando milhas. Pensando nisso, reunimos trechos para o Caribe com valores a partir de 35.645 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Veja abaixo os detalhes...
Brazil
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Rio negocia novas rotas internacionais com quatro companhias
O Rio de Janeiro negocia novas rotas internacionais com Aeromexico, Ethiopian, Turkish Airlines e uma companhia chinesa. Porém, a alta do petróleo e do combustível de aviação vem dificultando o avanço das conversas. O Rio de Janeiro segue tentando ampliar sua presença na aviação internacional e negocia atualmente novas operações...
Brazil
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Hotéis com até 25% de desconto na Mega Oferta do ALL Accor
O ALL Accor estendeu a Mega Oferta até o dia 17 de junho. Desta vez, a rede de hotéis está oferecendo até 25% de desconto na reserva de hotéis selecionados. Além disso, você pode acumular até 2 vezes mais pontos reward. Vamos aos detalhes! Mega Oferta ALL Accor Até 25%...
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Após encarecer resgates, Emirates Skywards oferece desconto em emissões award e milhas bônus
O Emirates Skywards lançou a promoção “Season of Rewards”, oferecendo bônus de milhas, Tier Miles extras, descontos em emissões e ofertas com hotéis, locadoras e companhias parceiras até agosto de 2026. A Emirates Skywards anunciou uma nova campanha promocional global chamada “Season of Rewards”, trazendo uma série de bônus e...
Brazil
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Ganhe 4% de cashback abastecendo pelo Shell Box do Inter
Quer começar a sexta-feira gastando menos no posto? O Inter retomou sua oferta de 4% de cashback para pagamentos realizados pelo Shell Box. A campanha é uma ótima oportunidade para economizar no abastecimento e ainda receber parte do valor de volta na conta. Confira abaixo como funciona a promoção e...
Brazil
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GOL anuncia voos diretos do Rio para novo destino na Argentina
Novidade importante para os fãs da Argentina: a GOL Linhas Aéreas anunciou uma nova rota internacional saindo do Aeroporto Internacional do Galeão, no Rio de Janeiro, com voos diretos para Salta. O novo trajeto começará em 17 de dezembro com duas frequências semanais sem escalas até o Aeroporto Internacional de...
Brazil
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Ainda dá tempo! Shopping Smiles com até 26 milhas por real em parceiros selecionados
As oportunidades para acumular milhas continuam no Shopping Smiles! A nova campanha reúne parceiros como Pontofrio, Portal das Malas e Polishop, oferecendo até 26 milhas por real gasto em compras online. A oferta segue válida até a próxima segunda-feira, 25 de maio. Veja os detalhes e aproveite enquanto ainda há...
Brazil
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Má notícia! British Airways vai aumentar taxas em passagens emitidas com Avios
A British Airways aumentará o custo da tarifa em dinheiro cobrada nas emissões com Avios a partir de 27 de maio. O número de pontos não muda, mas as taxas e sobretaxas ficarão mais caras em diversos resgates. A British Airways anunciou mais uma mudança que deve desagradar membros do...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Emissões nacionais por menos de 4.000 pontos Azul Fidelidade
Quer viajar pelo Brasil gastando menos pontos? O Alerta PPV desta sexta-feira traz excelentes oportunidades para quem deseja economizar nas próximas emissões. Nossa equipe encontrou diversas passagens nacionais disponíveis por menos de 4.000 pontos no Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira abaixo os destaques que selecionamos e aproveite para garantir sua...
Brazil
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Um ATR com classe executiva de verdade? Sim, ele existe — Veja como é por dentro
A ATR entregou o primeiro ATR 72-600 do mundo configurado com cabine totalmente executiva. O modelo recebeu apenas 26 assentos individuais, acesso direto ao corredor para todos os passageiros e interiores inspirados em jatos privados, apostando em um mercado premium de voos regionais e resorts no Sudeste Asiático. O tradicional...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade com até 25% OFF em passagens nacionais com pontos
O Azul Fidelidade lançou uma nova campanha especial para o fim de semana, trazendo descontos no resgate de passagens nacionais com pontos. Nesta oferta, clientes do Clube Azul podem garantir até 25% de desconto nas emissões, com o percentual variando de acordo com a categoria da assinatura. Confira abaixo todos...
Brazil
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XP facilita isenção do cartão Legacy e reduz exigência de gastos
A XP mudará as regras de isenção de anuidade do cartão XP Legacy. A partir de junho, a empresa passará a considerar também o relacionamento bancário dos clientes, além de alterar a regra de gastos mínimos para zerar a tarifa. A XP Inc. anunciou que vai mexer nas regras de...
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Etihad Guest fällt als Transferpartner von American Express Membership Rewards weg
Kein Transfer von Membership Rewards zu Etihad Guest … Eigentlich ist Etihad Guest im Vergleich zu vor einem…
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Confira as melhores ofertas da Esfera para acumular mais pontos
Se você está pensando em fazer compras e ainda turbinar o saldo de pontos, vale ficar de olho nas novas ofertas da Esfera, permitindo acumular até 15 pontos por real gasto em compras online. Confira abaixo os principais destaques abaixo! Promoções Esfera Confira na tabela abaixo as promoções em destaque...
Brazil
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LATAM retoma voos entre Fortaleza e Miami após sucessivos adiamentos
A LATAM retomou os voos diretos entre Fortaleza e Miami após meses de suspensão e adiamentos. A rota volta a operar semanalmente com Boeing 787-9 e reforça tanto o turismo quanto o transporte de cargas entre o Nordeste e os Estados Unidos. Depois de meses de incertezas e sucessivos adiamentos,...
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Smiles tem emissões internacionais a partir de 20.500 milhas
O Alerta PPV da Smiles de hoje reuniu diversas oportunidades para quem quer viajar ao exterior economizando. Há emissões disponíveis a partir de 20.500 milhas + taxas, com saídas de diferentes cidades do Brasil para vários destinos internacionais. Confira abaixo as opções que encontramos e aproveite! Passagens internacionais com milhas...
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Mastercard Surpreenda: ingressos para os parques da Disney com 15% de desconto
A Mastercard Surpreenda e a Azul Viagens lançaram uma campanha que oferece 15% de desconto nos ingressos do Walt Disney World em Orlando. A promoção vale para compras feitas até 25 de maio e exige pagamento com cartão Mastercard. O programa de fidelidade Mastercard Surpreenda lançou uma nova oferta que...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
To Which of These 54 Great Towers Have You Been?
I enjoy a great view — whether it is from an airplane, the top of a mountain, or a tall building or tower. To observe humanity milling about from hundreds of meters above is simply a sight to behold, in my opinion. While researching what to do and where to go...
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Taste Test: French Toast on Air Canada Rouge
I flew on Air Canada Rouge from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Tampa…

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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review (2026)
If there is such a thing as a “classic” credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (CSP) is it, and it’s not hyperbole to say that it changed the world of credit card rewards when it was originally launched nearly twenty years ago. Not only was it novel in offering...
Bald Thoughts
9 Ways to Save Money on Gas (From a Sports Dad Who Drives Hundreds of Miles a Week)
If anyone has a reason to care about gas prices, it’s me. As a sports dad in Tennessee, I spend a significant chunk of my life behind the wheel. Whether it’s driving my kids to practices, games, or tournaments, I’m driving constantly throughout the Southeast. Even when gas prices are...
Frequent Miler
Will the points game survive? | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep359 | 5-22-26
As more and more people get into the points & miles game, we’re seeing an acceleration of devaluations. Opportunities to earn points disappear. Point prices go up. Transfer ratios go down. Is this the beginning of the end? Will the points game survive? Watch the full episode below, or listen...
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Reverse Sticker Shock: Delta Refunded Me Miles After My Award Flight Dropped In Price
I’m used to seeing flights get more expensive as departure gets closer. This time, the opposite happened. I’m usually better about booking our summer flights earlier than this, but work…
Frequent Miler
Hilton Honors Summer Promo: 2K bonus points when staying 3 nights, 4K when staying 4
Hilton Honors has announced its Summer promotion for 2026, which will run between June 1st and August 15th, 2026. In recent years, Hilton has rolled out a series of underwhelming promos, and this new one proudly extends that unbroken streak of mediocrity. It’s called “More Nights, More Points,” and members...
Miles To Memories
EDC Vegas Prices Are Insane, Primm’s Last Hope, Wild Vegas Shower & Pedestrian Bridge MYTH!
Abandoned casino update, spending $209K at EDC, hope for Primm, best tiki in Vegas and the myth behind pedestrian bridges.
View from the Wing
Viral Video Shows United Airlines Charging Senior Citizen $400 Extra For Ticket — What’s Really Happening
A viral video appears to show United raising a fare by $400 after a passenger enters a senior-citizen date of birth, with the website saying the price changed “based on traveler information.” But this looks like a recurring website glitch where United pulls a senior fare that is not actually...
The Bulkhead Seat
United Airlines Adds Flights to Miami and Las Vegas From Former Hub in Cleveland
United Airlines is continuing to grow its presence at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)…
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Register Now: Hilton Launches “More Night, More Points” Summer Promo
Hilton has unveiled its second global promotion of 2026 with “More Nights, More Points.”…
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The best and cheapest way to get from Manhattan to LGA airport
You can go from New York City to Laguardia Airport by train, taxi, Uber or bus, but the cheapest and best way from NYC / Manhattan to LGA / LaGuardia airport is ...
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What Flight Attendants Say they’d REALLY Like To Tell Passengers
Most flight attendants are incredibly professional, even when dealing with difficult passengers. But apparently, many of them also have a LOT of thoughts they’d love to say out loud someday.…
Frequent Miler
Amazon: Save up to 50% when redeeming Membership Rewards points (Targeted)
Amazon is back with a new pay-with-points promotion, where eligible members can save by paying with a minimum number of American Express Membership Rewards points. It seems some folks need to redeem $5 (714) in points to trigger the promo, while others need to use $10 (1429). These offers will...
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Review: American Airlines Admirals Club, Chicago O’Hare (Concourse H/K)
The Concourse H/K Admirals Club is one of the bigger ones American operates, offering a large amount of space with multiple bars and dining areas. The post Review: American Airlines Admirals Club, Chicago O’Hare (Concourse H/K) first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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New Kimpton Secret Password to get free goodies for Summer 2026
What is the Kimpton Secret Password and how does it work?
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New Spending Bonuses for Discover Cardholders, Earn Up to $40
We have seen at least two offers so far. One is for an extra $15 cash back on all spend, and the other for up to $40 extra cash back on Apple Pay purchases.
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Hilton’s Summer Bonus Points Promo Can Be Worth Just $2 A Night — Or Less
Hilton used to rely on promotions to make Honors earning competitive. Now the points are worth less, the bonuses are smaller, and this summer’s offer can amount to just $2 a night — or less.
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Save Up to 10% on Airfares With Qatar Airways
You can save up to 10% on airfares with Qatar Airways on specific fares in both the economy class cabin and in the business class cabin for travel through Saturday, October 31, 2026... ...but you must...
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British Airways Raises Cash Fees On Award Tickets Up To 33% — Yes, Their Surcharges Can Get Even Worse
British Airways already charged some of the highest cash surcharges in the award world. Now it is raising the cash element on Avios redemptions by as much as 33%, while giving members almost no detail beyond a few London-origin examples — because apparently paying hundreds of dollars on top of...
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Credit Card Eligibility Rules: Best Strategy For Citi Approval
Nowadays, US airlines earn a large percentage of their profits from their credit card agreements. That’s not just good news for airlines, but also positive for consumers, since it means there are plenty of opportunities for us to rack up bonus miles, earn elite status, and take advantage of perks.
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Moxy Hamburg City Review: Compact Rooms, Big Lobby, And A Practical Stay
Our stay at the Moxy Hamburg City was supposed to be simple. We needed a place to sleep, shower, and recover after a long travel day. After everything that happened…
Miles To Memories
Delta Amex Cards Adding New Benefit
Delta recently increased checked bag fees. But now there’s at least some good news for eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express cardholders.
Points Miles and Bling
Lufthansa A350 Allegris Review (vs. Austrian B767)
As you might know, I flew Lufthansa home from Tokyo back in early April. This trip involves two long-haul flights…
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New Kimpton “Secret” Password
Kimpton has a nifty (if sometimes awkward) secret password pr phrase that gets you a special treat if you mention it when checking in. The new password for Summer 2026 is “In Bloom and Out of OFFICE.”  Try and slip that one in casually into conversation. (h/t: Loyalty Lobby) The...
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Register Now: Hilton Honors Summer 2026 “More Nights, More Points” Promo
Hilton Honors has just opened registration for its second promotion of 2026. It’s better than nothing, but also not much to get excited about. That basically sums up the program’s approach to global promotions nowadays, which aren’t nearly as generous as they used to be.