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[Q]: I will soon be attending a conference and staying at a hotel where my employer has negotiated a special rate.  This is a large group booking and I will not be eligible for points or stay credit.

However, I happen to be a Gold member at the hotel chain in question (Marriott), which usually entitles me to handy perks like lounge access and free breakfast.  Am I still entitled to these if the stay earns no points?

[A]: Elite perks at hotel when staying at a rate that doesn't earn points


[Q]: Next Thursday near 9 AM, I might have to take a cab from La Défense metro station to go to a district which is outside the subway zone.

According to this PDF file (in French) about Paris La Défense (page 4) and this map, there is a taxi station at La Défense not far from the metro station.

Google Street View shows the station, and there are five taxi cabs waiting, but there are only one cab from another point of view. The other lane is empty. This is scary.

Are there cabs available all the time there, or do I have to book a taxi before arriving at La Défense? If I have to book it, is it better to do it a few minutes before arriving, or should I do it the day before my trip?



After being at La Défense for five consecutive times near 9 AM and 9:30 AM, I confirm that there were always a lot of cabs available (always at least five, often more). I believe that this was also the case near 4 PM. Of course, the situation may be different on weekends.

[A]: Do I need to book a taxi before arriving at Paris La Défense?


[Q]: My minor daughter is traveling by herself internationally, leaving from Boston's Logan airport.

It's the first time she's traveled via air on her own, and I'd like to go with her to her gate (past security) to make sure she doesn't have any hassles.

I've seen some indications that it's possible to do this, but I've not had any luck figuring out how to do it.

Is this possible?

If so, how? Do I need the airline to OK it? TSA? Someone at Massport?

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Closed, and the dupe helped me.  The airline is United, and they explicitly say on their website (I was missing the key phrase "gate pass" in my searches):



[A]:
How do I get airside at Boston's Logan airport without a boarding pass?