Quick Thoughts On Apple Airpods Max…Is This A Joke?
Apple recently released the Airpods Max with an eye-watering $549 price tag.
I'm a huge fan of Bose QuietComfort 35 noise cancelling headphones. I prefer...
Thoughts On My Tesla, 2 Years After They Paid Me A Bounty Due To Giving Me Control Of Their Forums And 1.5 Million Accounts
2 years ago I went through Tesla delivery hell to get my Model 3. Through a hilarious turn of events, that led to Tesla...
Thankful For You And 16 Years Of DansDeals!
What a year it has been.
For me, 2020 started in shock and mourning for my friend Yossi Bialo.
In January we visited my in-laws in...
Goodbye To Silvercar Airport Locations
I've been blogging about Silvercar for more than 5 years. They set off to revolutionize the car rental experience with only one car type,...
Amtrak And United Break Up: Goodbye To ZFV
Continental and Amtrak were natural partners in Newark, with Amtrak providing feed from locations like Philadelphia. United inherited that codeshare relationship from Continental.
As part...
Follow Me On An RV Trip Out West!
4 DDF (DansDeals Forums) members have been driving an RV from NYC to San Francisco this week on a Photo DO organized by Something...
It Won’t Happen…But Wouldn’t An Electoral College Tie Be The Most 2020 Thing Ever?
The US Constitution requires selected electors to choose the President of the United States. Alexander Hamilton made the case for an electoral college system...
Go Vote! Plus Free $25 On Lyft, Save On Uber, Curb, DoorDash, Krispy Kreme Free Donuts, And More For Election Day!
Americans are lucky to live in a democracy where we can freely vote. Do your patriotic duty and go vote for the candidate that...
MLB Will Sell Tickets For The NLCS And World Series!
Major League Baseball has been without fans this season. That will soon change as tickets will be sold for the National League Championship Series...
Dear Airlines: Thanks For Ditching Change Fees, But Can We Rewind The Clock On Mileage Program Devaluations?
When times are good, the airlines make devaluation after devaluation. They know we'll use them anyway, so why not make more money off of...
The Time Has Come For Airlines To Choose: #RaiseTheMinimumAge For Masks Or Ban Young Children From Flying During The Pandemic
United started it.
On July 22nd they made a new rule requiring anyone 2 or older to wear a mask.
Until that point all airlines had...
JetBlue Will Provide Kosher Meals In Mint Class, Even If They Say They Won’t
Earlier this month I wrote about some of the lowest transcontinental JetBlue Mint class fares that I've ever seen.
JetBlue Mint Suite:
Many airlines suspended kosher...
4 Hours Left: Get MLB.TV And Athletic Memberships For Free For T-Mobile And Sprint Subscribers!
Update, 8/4: This offer ends at 4:59am today!
Update, 7/21: This offer is now live!
Update, 7/17: This offer will be available from July 21st-August 4th for...
Israel Is Expected To Grant Entry Permission For Foreign Students; Are Some Institutions Insisting On Students Flying El Al?
Chaim V'Chessed reports that Israeli Interior Minister Aryeh Deri and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announced that foreign students will receive permission to enter the...
Reader Question: Which Airline Should I Use To Book Travel For My Child Hoping To Study In Israel This Year?
DansDeals reader and CEO of Shmais.com Levi Hodakov reached out to me last week to figure out how to send his daughter to seminary in...
Reader Question: How Do I Use Chase Ultimate Rewards Points And Get United Card Benefits?
Update: Yitz points out in the comments that alternatively to the options listed below, you can pay for a seat selection at the time...
I Skipped A Cathay Pacific Flight In February To Avoid COVID-19 And Flew To NYC, Was I Infected There Instead?
Update: Some commenters expressed doubts about the accuracy of taking one antibody test. The CDC says that if you take an antibody test with...
Are Simpler Weddings Something That Should Stay After The COVID-19 Pandemic Ends?
Last week I celebrated the wedding of my younger brother Akiva. It was a simple but beautiful affair, with just immediate family and a...
This Morning’s Strike At Ben Gurion Is Just Another Reason Why You Should Avoid Thursday Evening Flights To Israel
At 3am this morning I got messages from several readers about a sudden IAA (Israel Airports Authority) strike that threatened to halt outbound and...
The Chickens Have Come Home To Roost For Credit Card Farmers; Indicted For Fraudulently Obtaining 790 Million AMEX Points
I saw this indictment several days ago and have been sitting on it. But ultimately, I think it's worth writing about, as this is...
President Trump Declares That Places Of Worship Are Deemed Essential, Will You Go Back Now?
President Trump announced today that the federal government deems places of worship to be essential and that he would override governors that don't allow...
It’s A Boy!
At 3:32pm my amazing wife Mimi gave birth to our 4th child, a beautiful boy, right on his due date.
B”H, Mom and baby are...
After Over Half A Century, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Stores Will No Longer Be Under Kosher Certification
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores in Los Angeles and beyond have been certified kosher for 57 years.
Unfortunately they will no longer be under...
Reader Question And Poll: Should I Take Miles Or A Cash Refund From Turkish Airlines?
After the DoT reaffirmed that airlines had to offer cash refunds for cancelled flights, airlines started getting creative.
Many airlines offered bonus vouchers if you...
Mazel Tov JJ And Basha: IT’S A GIRL! IT’S A BOY! AND IT’S ANOTHER GIRL!
I’d like to wish a hearty Mazel Tov to my kid brother (#3 of 6 boys!), site contributor, and right-hand man, JJ, his wife,...
President Trump: The CDC Now Recommends Everyone Should Wear Masks Or Face Covers When Outside, Will You Wear One?
Update: The surgeon general says that the CDC guidance on masks has changed due to new evidence about coronavirus, including asymptomatic spread. He advises...
Eden Roc Miami Beach Sued For Refusing Pesach Program Refund; Did You Get A Refund From Your Pesach Program?
Every year, thousands of Jews go to hotels across the globe for Pesach programs. Typically, a program rents out an entire hotel and sets...
Reader Question: How Do You Get A Subscribe And Save Discount As Well As Prime No Rush Shipping Credit?
A commenter asked, "Can someone explain why JJ writes “Plus Prime No Rush Credit”? How do you get no rush credit with Subscribe and...
Federal Social Distancing Guidelines Extended Through April 30th; Is It Time For #Masks4All And When Will We Have Antibody Tests?
President Trump announced that social distancing guidelines will be extended through April 30th and that current projections show that the peak is expected in...
[Update: Sign The Petition!] If You And I Bail Out The Airlines, Hotels, And Boeing, What Should We Ask For In Return?
Update: I created a Whitehouse.gov petition for a traveler's bill of rights here. Please take a minute to sign it and send to your...
The 2020 Summer Olympics Will Be Postponed Due To COVID-19
The USA Today is reporting that the 2020 Summer Olympics will be delayed due to coronavirus.
They were supposed to have been held in Tokyo...
Poll: Have You Been Able To Get A Refund For Your Cancelled Flight?
If an airline cancels your flight, the law is clear, they must refund you. That's why I always advise people to wait until the...
Californians Ordered To Stay Home On Lockdown; It’s Time To Make It Nationwide
Update: 2 polls have been added to the bottom of this post.
The governor of California has ordered its 40 million residents to stay home...
Join Me And Thousands Around The Globe In Prayer And Fasting Until Midday Tomorrow
Tomorrow, March 19th, I'll be joining thousands around the globe in heeding the Agudah's call for a day of prayer and fasting until midday...
United Will Reduce Capacity By 50% In April, May, And Into Summer; Poll: Is It Time For Airlines To Suspend Operations?
United told their employees today to expect deep flight cuts, as demand falls off a cliff:
https://twitter.com/krisvancleave/status/1239363677087830016
Starting tomorrow, they will reduce systemwide capacity by 50%...
COVID-19 News Roundup 3/14/20: New Travel Bans, Airline Suspensions, Israel Shutdowns, An Alternate COVID Approach, JetBlue Ban, TSA Changes, Poll, And More
As our lives are interrupted by a deadly virus, we will keep posting deals to keep everyone's shelves stocked without needing to leave the...
MLB Suspends Spring Training And Will Delay Opening Day Due To Coronavirus
Major League Baseball announced that they will be suspending Spring Training and will delay opening day by at least 2 weeks due to Coronavirus.
https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1238180549174362117
-You...
NHL Pauses Season Until Further Notice Due To Coronavirus
The National Hockey League just announced that they will be pausing their season until further notice due to Coronavirus.
I'd assume that an announcement from...
The NBA Season Has Been Suspended Until Further Notice Due To Coronavirus!
Update: This is now confirmed by the NBA...
Purim Shtick: DansDeals Mayor Of Lakewood, Shaloch Manos, And Music Videos
Happy Purim to all my Jewish readers!
Some 20 years ago, a friend of mine who runs Shmais.com used to do a fantastic Purim shpiel...
