Apr
28
2025
Airline passengers are pretending to be active duty members of the military, in order to board flights early.
Pretending To Be Military Lets Civilians Board Early—Airlines Don’t Stop Them
About Gary Leff
Marriott Is Now Advertising Hotels In North Korea [Roundup]
Apr
28
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.
Free CitizenM Status Match: A Smart Move Before Marriott Takes Over
Apr
28
2025
Marriott is acquiring CitizenM hotels, which I think of as a better Moxy, for a cost of $355 million. CitizenM has a free status match program.
“Incredibly Dangerous”: Aviation Safety Enemy Chuck Schumer Attacks FAA Nominee
Apr
28
2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer – who has supported an unqualified nominee to run the FAA and blocked air traffic control staffing fixes – is taking on the Trump administration’s nominee to run the FAA. Bryan Bedford, the CEO of Republic Airways, has a long and distinguished career in aviation management – but he sought to have the FAA declared structured pilot training equivalent to mindless hours and this is anathema to the big pilot union.
$100 Frontier Airlines Fee Dispute Spiraled Into Deportation Threat For Iranian PhD Student
Apr
27
2025
The Iranian biomedical engineering student was flying Frontier Airlines on New Year’s Eve. She was connecting in Boston and barely made it to her gate prior to departure. When she arrived, she was told that it would cost her $100 to bring her carry-on on board. She argued, but the gate agent shut the boarding door.
American Airlines Lounge Food ‘Upgrade’: Full-Size Brats, Tiny Plates, Big Mess
Apr
27
2025
American Airlines takes precautions to save money on food in its lounges. They want to make sure that customers eat less, or at least take less. And they do this with very small plates.
No Apologies: This Hilton Doesn’t Even Provide Soap — But They’ll Still Charge You Full Price
Apr
27
2025
Reportedly at Hampton Inn Dallas-Arlington Entertainment District they do not offer soap. And it isn’t just bar soap, there’s no body wash either.
American Airlines First Class Seat Soaked In Mystery Liquid—Passenger Left Fighting For Refund [Roundup]
Apr
27
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.
Supreme Court May Curb Power Of Airlines To Revoke Flight Attendant Seniority Over Union Dues
Apr
27
2025
Four years ago I covered the case of an Allegiant flight attendant who lost his seniority for bidding on schedules for failing to pay dues to the Transportation Workers Union.
Now that case may be headed to the Supreme Court based on a new petition from the National Right to Work Foundation.
New American Airlines Offer Fast Tracks Your Elite Status — And Lets You Gift It Too (Check Your Account)
Apr
26
2025
American Airlines has an amazing elite status fast track offer that’s targeted, in accounts now, and you should definitely check if it’s available to you.
