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Here’s What We Know A Trump Administration Will Mean For Travel

by Gary Leff on November 6, 2024

Nov 06 2024

Despite significant experience in the airline industry, and a first term experience on which to draw, I’m not sure we can confidently say how a Trump administration will play out in all areas of travel. That’s because Trump largely staffed his first administration with mainstream Republicans. He nominated former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao as Transportation Secretary.

This time may be different. The standard Republican line is less broadly pro-business now than it was eight years ago.

Spirit Airlines Experience Gets Wilder: Raccoon Crashes From Ceiling At New York LaGuardia Airport [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on November 6, 2024

Nov 06 2024

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.

A Real (A)Advantage: Earn Extra Loyalty Points And 75,000 Miles With Citi’s Business Card

by Gary Leff on November 6, 2024

Nov 06 2024

My wife was approved for this card. Her small business is… very small. But the interesting thing, beyond that they’d approve her, is what happens to the points.

Yes, It Really Happened: Hertz Charged $10,000 For ‘Unlimited Miles’ And Threatened Arrest – Apologizes After Outcry

by Gary Leff on November 6, 2024

Nov 06 2024

Yes, it was real. On Sunday I wrote about a Hertz customer being charged $10,000 for driving his rental car too much on a month-long, unlimited miles rental. And when he questioned the charge, he was threated with arrest.

American Airlines Limits Flight Attendant Power After Discrimination Claims: No More Removing Passengers For Odor, Attire, Or Attitude

by Gary Leff on November 6, 2024

Nov 06 2024

American Airlines flight attendants are no longer allowed to kick you off of a flight unless you’re a threat to safety or security.

That’s what cabin crew are being told with a revision to the airline’s Inflight Manual, and comes as a result of a review prompted by eight black men being removed from an aircraft over reported body odor issue.

Hezbollah Rockets Strike Tel Aviv Airport By ‘Accident,’ Terror Group Claims After Escalation Disrupts Flights

by Gary Leff on November 6, 2024

Nov 06 2024

In a significant escalation, Hezbollah launched a series of rockets at central Israel on Wednesday, targeting areas near Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The Israel Defense Forces reported that most of the projectiles, around ten in total, were intercepted, though one rocket impacted close to the airport, resulting in flight disruptions.

British Airways Hands Dallas Route To American—The Clever Transatlantic Shift We Should Have Seen Coming

by Gary Leff on November 6, 2024

Nov 06 2024

British Airways is exiting the Dallas-Fort Worth market, at least for the summer season. American adds a fifth Dallas – London flight to compensate. BA is also dropping its second Miami – London flight, in favor of American.

Here’s why this actually makes a lot of sense.

Former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza Has Passed Away

by Gary Leff on November 6, 2024

Nov 06 2024

Former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza passed away last night from ALS. He was 62.

They Flew Across Oceans To Vote—Now They’re Wondering: Was the Journey Worth It After All?

by Gary Leff on November 6, 2024

Nov 06 2024

There’s always an aviation angle. People were flying – across the country, across the Atlantic – to cast ballots, often because of challenges they faced trying to cast their votes absentee. That’s a lot of time and effort considering each is about one of 160 million registered voters in the United States.

Bank Of America Credit Cards Earn Two Extra Points Per Dollar On Thursday

by Gary Leff on November 5, 2024

Nov 05 2024

Bank of America is offering 2 extra points or an additional 2% cash back across its card portfolio. They’re calling Thursday, November 7th “More Rewards Day.”

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