⚠️ When Family Drama Costs You Your Flight Perks

Happy Friday from San Francisco, home of Ghirardelli! 🍫

I may or may not have turned my trip to the City by the Bay into a personal chocolate tour—purely for research, of course. The weather has been perfect, and between exploring the city’s neighborhoods and making my nightly pilgrimage to Ghirardelli Square, I’m convinced we need a Standby Steals San Francisco Layover Guide soon. Stay tuned!

Speaking of sweet treats, Delta just added Shake Shack to its in-flight menu, and honestly, that’s the kind of airline food news I can get behind.

We also found a couple new hotel deals for airline staff - you can save up to 20% at Corendon Hotel AMS and 25% at Luna Hotels & Resorts in Portugal—two solid options whether you’re stuck overnight or planning a European escape.

Meanwhile, in nonrev drama, a flight attendant is worried about losing their travel perks after their mom caused mid-flight chaos. And over on TikTok, a new viral trend is welcome news for standby travelers.

Finally, ever wonder how ZED fares work? If you’re looking to hop on another airline for cheap, we’ve got a full guide. It’s all here in our weekly dispatch! 🗞️ 

A little chocolate, and a lot of travel,

Matt C
Captain, Standby Steals 💚

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🛳️ Now’s the Time to Save on Alaska Cruises

Alaska cruise season is just starting, making it the perfect time to snag a cabin before the summer rush. If you've been eyeing an Alaskan adventure, there are some fantastic early-season interline deals available right now.

Here’s just a couple we found:

For a 7-night cruise, Norwegian is offering sailings from Seattle for as low as $562 per person—that’s under $81 per night! With stops in Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, and Victoria, BC, this itinerary delivers the full Alaska experience at a steal.

If you’re short on time but still want to see Alaska, Princess Cruises has a 4-night sailing from Vancouver to Seattle starting at just $346 per person. Want a balcony? You can upgrade for just $399 per person—that’s only $100 per night to wake up to glacier views right from your room!

These early-season sailings won’t last long, so if you’re thinking about heading north, now’s the time to book! ⏲️ 

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