Flying routes like Los Angeles – Tel Aviv is attractive to flyers. This is a headline route, and drives disproportionate card spend. And it’s one where neither United nor Delta today offer service. While El Al has some brand loyalty amongst Israel flyers, theirs isn’t an especially premium product overall. American can compete here.
He Brings the Bar to the Gate, Can’t Stand—And Still Tries to Board
Video shows a passenger so drunk he can’t stay upright in the gate area—yet still tries to board. The scene raises questions about airline staffing, intoxication checks, and security oversight.
Finally, A Simple Framework That Explains Which Credit Cards Are Actually Worth Getting, Keeping, And Using
Most people compare credit cards the wrong way. This simple framework shows how to judge real value—whether a card’s worth getting, keeping, or using (these are actually all separate decisions).
He Was Poisoned By A Toxic Weed On A Delta First Class Flight — Then A Flight Attendant Stole The Evidence From His Lunch
A Delta Air Lines first class passenger was poisoned by a toxic weed in his salad while flying Chicago to Seattle on October 21 enroute back being with his father who passed away from cancer. After reporting the meal issue on board, a flight attendant stole the evidence, he says, in attempt at a cover up.
Dad Claims United Flight Attendant Demanded Pregnant Wife Get On Hands And Knees To Pick Up Kids’ Popcorn Off The Floor
A husband and father took to twitter to complain about a United Airlines flight attendant who ‘made’ his pregnant wife “pick up the popcorn mess” that his two year old made at their seats. This is apparently satire – United says no such incident occurred – but it raises huge etiquette questions about travel.
Delta’s New José Andrés Meals Are Everything That’s Wrong With The Airline (Even If The Food Is Good) [Roundup]
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.
United and JetBlue Now Let You Earn and Redeem Miles — But The Prices Disappoint
United and JetBlue just made their mileage partnership live, allowing members to earn and redeem across both airlines. But early award pricing shows this collaboration isn’t delivering much value yet.
Frontier Passenger Jumps Airport Check-in Counter, Gets Into Hair-Pulling Fight With Agent — Bodycam Shows Felony Arrest
A Frontier Airlines passenger jumped the check-in counter at the airport and got into a hair-pulling fight with an agent before being arrested on felony charges. Police bodycam footage shows the confrontation and arrest as it unfolded.
New Airport Lounge Etiquette Just Dropped—Joining A Stranger’s Speakerphone Call Is Petty Perfection [Roundup]
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.
Lounges, Status, And Rebates Piled High: The Amex Business Platinum Really Justifies Its Fee
With stacked lounge access, elite status upgrades, and valuable rebates, the Amex Business Platinum now delivers more than enough to outweigh its $895 fee. For frequent travelers, it’s hard to overlook.











