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Florida Hotel Guest Shouts ‘Good Thing I’m On YouTube’ After Lighting Cigarette And Throwing Designer Drug At Police

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 2025

She argues “it’s my room, I paid $250,” tries to light a cigarette, and throws kratom powder while claiming it’s “illegal opium” and offering it to an officer.

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Airlines Now Pay The Taliban $700 A Flight—Their New Cash Cow For ‘Safe Passage’ Over Afghanistan

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 2025

Airlines are running out of viable routes between Europe and Asia. But one safehaven has emerged: Afghanistan. Their skies were once avoided during decades of war but are now relatively low risk (!) with the Taliban offering stability.

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I Just Unboxed The Citi Strata Elite Card—And Found Over $2,400 Value Waiting Inside

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 2025

I got my card and I was pretty impressed by the packaging.

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Pilots Are Forced To Quit At 65—Then Keep Flying Passengers The Next Day (The Reason Isn’t Safety)

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 2025

Pilots are forced into mandatory retirement at age 65 in the United States, regardless of their health or ability. This is appalling, and it’s time to change this rule.

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150 Sick In Sheraton Food Poisoning Outbreak—Guest Said ‘The Hotel Ran Out Of Toilet Paper’ [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 2025

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.

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Six Unions Stage Rare ‘Intervention’ At American Airlines Over Failing Management

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 2025

Unions at American Airlines are worried that an airline that underperforms will have less money to pay them – meaning long-term lower wages and less job security.

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American Airlines Passenger Grabs Woman By The Neck As Shouts Of ‘Call The Police!’ Ring Out

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 2025

A violent altercation erupted as American Airlines Flight 2249 arrived in Miami, with one passenger grabbing a woman by the neck. Chaos filled the cabin as others shouted “Call the police!” and scrambled to intervene. The when a fight broke out after the flight from Nassau landed on August 25, 2025.

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Supplier Leak Reveals Singapore Airlines Plans Caviar In Business Class—While Rivals Still Serve $6 Wine

by Gary Leff on August 29, 2025

Aug 29 2025

Only Qatar Airways and THAI offer caviar in long haul business class. And it’s surprisingly inexpensive to do. The investment, for them, almost seems like a no-brainer.

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Easiest Hotel Status Ever—Credit Card Status Alone Unlocks Top Tier Through 2026

by Gary Leff on August 29, 2025

Aug 29 2025

You can even get status if you have a premium credit card or airline status or cruise status but don’t have any hotel status.

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Spirit Airlines Files For ‘Chapter 22’ Bankruptcy—Back To The Courthouse Just 5 Months After It Left

by Gary Leff on August 29, 2025

Aug 29 2025

The airline has seen its costs rise – and not just post-pandemic labor cost increases. They inauguarated a new four-building, 11-acre corporate campus last year. Spirit!

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Gary LeffGary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.

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