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Turn a $95 annual fee into 100,000 points you can redeem across Star Alliance, Emirates, Etihad, Oman Air, and more airlines than any other program.
Spirit Airlines is in bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. A lot of ink has been spilled over the reasons why, but I do think a part of it is something simple everyone is missing.
A JetBlue passenger panicked when she mistook a normal Airbus “barking dog” noise for an engine failure—spurred on by her pilot boyfriend’s warning. What happened next turned a routine taxi into a viral moment that shows how fear spreads faster than facts.
Finnair just canceled 40 flights because seats washed with water lost their critical fire-resistance certification, suddenly making them unsafe to fly. Thousands of passengers are now stranded after this bizarre cleaning mistake grounded the airline’s planes.
Rove just made true double-dipping possible — earn transferable miles when you book hotels and still collect points, nights, and perks from your loyalty program.
The no-fee Mesa Card lets you earn airline miles on your mortgage plus 3x on daycare, insurance and even taxes—and right now it’s offering a rare 50,000-point bonus through October 15.
She thought Marriott’s check-in emails meant her room was waiting. Instead, she arrived to find locked doors, construction crews, and no one answering the phone. Ultimate Reservation Guarantee denied.
American Airlines quietly made a smart move, dropping its awful $16 steak sandwich from coach buy-on-board and replacing it with a new Southwest-style turkey wrap. It’s served with a street-corn salad and churro bar—and against all odds, it’s actually decent.
I tore into the Strata Elite box feeling smug about my 80K bonus. Then Citi raised the offer to 100K.
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 »
