Monthly Archives for October 2025.
Two Delta Connection CRJ-900s collided on a taxiway at LaGuardia, smashing one cockpit and injuring a flight attendant. Passengers felt the jolt before emergency crews rushed in.
According to the Director of Aviation, “We’re looking at how many lounges can we fit in here? Where do they go?”
Southwest was once the airline that promised “Bags Fly Free.” Now it’s bag fees, seat fees, even expiring credits. Wall Street says this is the fix. Passengers call it betrayal. Maybe both are right.
A Delta Air Lines passenger was caught walking barefoot out of an airplane lavatory, horrifying fellow travelers and scientists alike. Why the outrage? Science confirms airplane bathroom floors are breeding grounds for viruses, bacteria, and worse—making this moment literal proof we’ve failed as a species.
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 little-known status match is now finally open to U.S. residents, and for just $149 it unlocks a full year of access to American Airlines’ Flagship Lounges—the carrier’s most exclusive business-class spaces—along with Alaska Lounge entry.
Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.
Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »
