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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Everyone Obsesses Over Business Class—Delta President Admits Coach Matters Most, And American Airlines Doesn’t Get It

by Gary Leff

Sep 12 2025

The coach experience matters as much as business class for an airline – even (and especially) an airline that wants to maximize its premium revenue.

Becoming a premium carrier is a decade-long process. It stretches across the entire product offering, not just premium products. It takes investment and it takes a huge change in culture and mindset. It’s a journey not just for the airline, but for customers as well – who build their perception of the airline through the lens of experience in the back of the plane before considering whether to graduate to more expensive offerings.

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‘I’m Embarrassed To Work Here’: American Airlines Flight Attendant Seeks Advice On Jumping To United Or Delta

by Gary Leff

Sep 12 2025

An American Airlines flight attendant is looking for advice on leaving, because they are embarrassed to work for the company. They aren’t proud of the product they are forced to deliver, and they feel ashamed telling people what their job is. So they are considering trying to get hired on at United or Delta instead – because they “want to have PRIDE” in their career.

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