links from the web: preparing for cross check, singapore airlines ads, $5 mistake fares on united, new checkout51 deals

1. my friend points me to an article from air canada about what it means when they say "cabin crew, please prepare for departure and cross check." and in my romanticized view of singapore airlines, i imagine the graceful, perfectly groomed singapore girl whisking from one side of the aircraft to another, doing whatever it is they do when they cross check.
2. view from the wing posts a commentary on airline ads. more specifically, he posts the latest of the singapore airline collection, which actually makes you believe that there is a genuine service aboard their aircraft.
3. canadian kilometers posts about the $5 mistake fare on united airlines this morning, although after it was pulled. most of their base prices were set to $0, and so domestic flights with all fees included were roughly $5. whether they'll honor it or not is something to be seen. i honestly wished that i caught it earlier too -- i would have booked 10-20 different trips with the hopes of being able to make use of one.
4. checkout51's latest deals now include $1 to $2 rebates on grocery purchases over $20 when you pay by visa. i don't have a visa except for my new prepaid pivot visa card. oh, that's right ... the benefits keep rolling in. other goods this week include:
• $1 back on eggo waffles (8 count or more)
• $1 back on a loaf of wonder bread (wonder or wonder+)
• $2 back on any variety of opti-free contact lens solution. i'll be looking for the travel sized ones
• $1 back polident products -- which is great because i'm looking for polident toothpaste for my retainers
• $0.50 back on alcan aluminum foil wrap
• all of these are stackable with your other coupons or promotions in store