American Airlines has been swapping out amenity kits with new limited edition offerings with the same regularity that DiCaprio ditches girlfriends the minute they pass driver’s ed. But they just need to go back to the ThisIsGround bags and their contents from before the pandemic.
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The Citi Strata Elite Card is Citi’s brand new entry into the premium rewards credit card space. It’s already a crowded field, so they had to make a splash. This is a $595 annual fee card – priced below Sapphire Reserve and Amex Platinum – but comes packed with a lot of value and I jumped on the opportunity. The value from this card in the first year is huge.
Advance bookings for fall travel from Europe to the U.S. are down as much as 12.5%, a sharp drop that could push airlines to cut fares in order to keep planes full.
An American Airlines passenger on a Charlotte–Las Vegas flight was duct-taped to her seat after threatening to kill a flight attendant, kicking crew members, and bragging mid-air that she once tried to kill her father with rat poison.
American Express just refreshed Platinum benefits, but what everyone’s rushing to do is order the flashy new mirror card design—here’s exactly how.
Amex Platinum’s annual fee won’t rise to $895 until next year for existing consumer customers, but cardholders can start using all of the new benefits right away.
American Express just pushed Platinum’s fee to a record-high $895, but the surprise is that every new perk—from $600 hotel credits to $400 dining—hits immediately, making the card suddenly worth more than ever.
American Airlines will keep its aging 777-200 fleet flying—starting with faster WiFi in 2026 and new cabins to follow.
A federal appeals court struck down Westchester County’s attempt to block by-the-seat private jet flights, a ruling that signals other cities can’t use local airport rules to keep out public access.
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 »
