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Limited-Time 200,000 Bonus Points: IHG Business Card’s Richest-Ever Offer For InterContinental & Kimpton Stays

by Gary Leff on September 11, 2025

Sep 11 2025

The IHG Business Credit Card now comes with a limited-time 200,000 bonus point offer—its richest ever—good for free nights at InterContinental, Kimpton, Six Senses and more.

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Unusable Frequent Flyer Miles Were The U.K. Ambassador’s Complaint—As He Arranged To Visit Jeffrey Epstein’s Island [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 11, 2025

Sep 11 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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Next Week: American Airlines’ Big Champagne Reveal—And The Coffee Fix Flyers Have Begged For

by Gary Leff on September 11, 2025

Sep 11 2025

American Airlines will unveil a new champagne next week while also preparing long-overdue improvements to its notoriously bad coffee, part of its push to win back premium flyers.

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“Sorry If You Miss Your Connection”: Today’s 9/11 Ceremonies Shut Down Customs, Diverted American Airlines Flight

by Gary Leff on September 11, 2025

Sep 11 2025

Government 9/11 ceremonies trapped passengers at customs and immigration inside the San Francisco airport today, and forced an American Airlines flight to divert away from National airport.

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Limited-Time: British Airways 85,000 Avios Bonus Returns—With Flight Discounts & Rebate Perks

by Gary Leff on September 11, 2025

Sep 11 2025

Chase has just come out broadly with a limited-time offer to earn 85,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. Let me tell you the key things to know here.

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Flailing Southwest Airlines CEO Eyes First Class, Lounges, Europe Flights To Bring Back Customers

by Gary Leff on September 11, 2025

Sep 11 2025

After abandoning their core business model and customers, Southwest’s CEO is weighing first class cabins, airport lounges, and Europe flights in a scramble to redefine the airline.

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‘Let’s Roll’: Twenty-Four Years After 9/11, Few Know These Hidden Stories

by Gary Leff on September 11, 2025

Sep 11 2025

Two decades later, I still carry the memories of 9/11—and the hidden aviation stories that most people have never heard.

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British Airways Business Class Passenger Turns 9-Hour Flight Into Nintendo Switch Golf Marathon

by Gary Leff on September 11, 2025

Sep 11 2025

A woman took video of her boyfriend playing Nintendo Switch golf for nine hours of a British Airways business class flight.

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‘Even Water Must Be Hidden’: British Airways Bans Flight Attendants From Selfies, Coffee And Soda

by Gary Leff on September 11, 2025

Sep 11 2025

British Airways has introduced a sweeping new rulebook for flight attendants—banning coffee, soda, and even selfies in uniform, with water only allowed if it’s “discrete.”

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[Offer Ending] 100,000 Southwest Points And Earn Flights With A Companion Nearly Free Through 2027

by Gary Leff on September 11, 2025

Sep 11 2025

Right now is your best opportunity to get a Southwest Companion Pass good for nearly two full years, based on how this benefit works today. It’s arguably the best value in travel. And the offer at these links is ending at 9:00 a.m. Eastern on September 18, 2025.

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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.

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 »

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