American and Southwest made inflight Wi-Fi free—then Intellectual Ventures sued, claiming the airlines owe royalties on the technology behind onboard internet. A judge has now ordered American to produce technical records and source code as the case accelerates.
Engine Problems Are Forcing United To Park Some Boeing 777s—And The Government Could Restrict Long Overwater Flights
United is storing Pratt-powered Boeing 777s because engines and parts are scarce. More incidents could cause certification issues, with significant affects on United’s ability to fly long haul.
I Applied Too Soon: Citi Strata Elite Improved Its Offer To 100,000 Points Plus Huge First Year Credits
I got my card when the offer was just 80,000 points and I was super happy with that. I only wish I’d waited until right now to apply, because the limited time launch offer for the card has actually been improved upon.
Southwest Passenger Removed, Throws Food Down The Aisle — Over His Wife Talking To Another Man
A Southwest passenger is confronted by crew and airport staff after a shouting match in the cabin. Video shows the tense removal—and apparently throwing food as the situation boils over in front of other travelers.
‘The Government Erased Her’ — Global Entry Revoked, Then the Passport System Could Not Find Her
fter her Global Entry was suddenly revoked, a woman says the government “erased” her — because when she tried to renew her U.S. passport online, the system allegedly returned a message saying no record of her identity could be found. Her congressional office is now trying to get answers.
TSA Laughed at the Skunk — Then It Flew Delta First Class From L.A. to Minneapolis
A Delta passenger brought a “skunk” through TSA in Los Angeles, where officers reportedly laughed at the sight. Hours later it showed up in a first class seat on the flight to Minneapolis—and then the owner explained what it really was.
Chase Sues Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot—$11,078 United Credit Card Debt, 17 Months Without a Payment
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is being sued by JPMorgan Chase over an unpaid United MileagePlus credit card balance of $11,078—after 17 months without a payment. If the allegation sounds familiar, it’s because the same mix of arrogance and mismanagement defined her time in office.
American Lost His Luggage, Passenger Says He Ended Up in a Psychiatric Hospital [Roundup]
More stories in this roundup: A leaked rendering of Delta’s forthcoming Airbus A350-1000 business class suite is making the rounds, posted by JonNYC. Plus: Disney just pulled a key hotel perk, United is selling $7 Polaris Therabody kits, Capital One has a 15% LifeMiles transfer bonus, and American’s new menus (including a $13 chicken salad-and-Boursin wrap) are on the way.
Airline Puts Journalist on a No-Fly List for His Articles—Turkish Airlines Blacklists Him for 6 Months
An email says Turkish Airlines has placed an aviation journalist on its internal no-fly list for six months, citing his articles and social media posts as the reason. The move has sparked a backlash over whether airlines should be able to bar critics from flying based on what they publish.
There’s No “Best” — What Amex Platinum, Sapphire Reserve, Venture X And Strata Elite Are Each Good At
Everyone debates which credit card is “best,” but most people are solving the wrong problem. This simple framework cuts through the noise, showing how to decide which card actually fits your spending, benefits, and goals.











