A Baptist pastor says he was shut out of the Dallas–Fort Worth airport chapel during a Muslim prayer service, sparking a viral debate that’s now reached Congress. The airport insists the space is open to everyone at all times, pointing to signage that reads “All Are Welcome.”
American Airlines Dumped Barclays For Citi—And The Onboard Credit Card Deals Just Got Better (But The Annoying Announcements Stay)
American’s inflight card pitches are still the 6 a.m. wake-up call everyone dreads—but now Citi’s exclusive deal means the bonus miles onboard are better than what you’ll find anywhere else.
Woman Steps Out Of Plane Lavatory In A Skincare Mask—Passengers Thought The Grim Reaper Was Coming For Them
A woman’s mid-air skincare routine turned into an unintentional horror scene. Emerging from the airplane bathroom in a sheet mask and hood, she looked less like a beauty guru—and more like the Grim Reaper coming for passengers.
Chase Sapphire Reserve’s Refresh Is So Good For Me I’m Kicking Myself For Not Paying The Higher Fee Early
I wasn’t sure how to feel about the Chase Sapphire Reserve refresh at first. But now I’m realizing the new benefits are such a win for me that I’m kicking myself for not paying the higher fee early.
Lufthansa’s Premium Service Is Poor—And Flight Attendants Refuse To Help Make It Better [Roundup]
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United Passenger Leans Over Toddler To Bite His Girlfriend In The Next Seat [Roundup]
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Passenger Manspreads, Eats Tuna, Vapes on Plane—Until His Seatmate Finally Broke
He hogged the seat, unwrapped a smelly tuna sandwich, and then pulled out a vape. After enduring it all, his seatmate finally snapped—bringing a flight attendant into the confrontation..
Mesa Card Earns Points For Mortgages, Rarely Offers A Bonus—50K Points Available Until October 15
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.
Delta Now Sells First Class For $26—Status Upgrades Are Dead
Delta is now selling first class upgrades for as little as $26. That’s the lowest price I’ve ever seen, and points to how far they’ll go to avoid offering complimentary upgrades to their best customers. They’ve been on a 10-year journey trying to phase out first class upgrades and they’ve nearly accomplished it.
American Airlines Ends Gate Bag Sizers Monday—Your Too-Big Carry-On Might Suddenly Be Allowed
Starting Monday, American Airlines will pull bag sizers from boarding gates. Instead of the metal frames deciding what fits, gate agents are being told to “use their judgment”—and even to lean in favor of the customer if a bag is close. That means your carry-on, even if a little oversized, might suddenly be waved through.