About Gary Leff

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 »

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Should You Leave the Lavatory Toilet Seat Up or Down: a Game Theoretic Approach

Apr 03 2017

More than anything inflight you hope your seatmate actually uses the lavatory when needed. You use the lavatory even when the seat belt sign is on. Just be sure to only use the lavatory in your own cabin. And if you leave it stinky ask the flight attendant for a used pack of coffee grounds.

Chris McGinnis surveyed people about whether it’s best to leave the toilet seat up or down in an airplane lavatory.

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World of Hyatt’s First Experiential Redemption Option is Now Live – and Why I’m Too Scared to Redeem

Apr 03 2017

When Hyatt changed Gold Passport into World of Hyatt a month ago they unveiled a new TV commercial and announced that they’d be partnering on experiential rewards with AFAR Experiences.

In a sense they’re last to the party with his. Starwood’s SPG Moments was a pioneer and Marriott has largely copied it, and Hilton offers a similar program as well.

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Simple Trick for Airline Seat Power

Apr 02 2017

I’ve found that power outlets on planes ‘wear out’ and it’s hard to get your power cord to stay in the socket, sometimes I’m jiggling the cord to get the perfect goldilocks spot — not too far in, not too far out, the plug has to be just right in order to pull any juice.

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