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United Flight’s Controversial Decision After Massive Vomiting Episode

by Gary Leff

Oct 28 2023

On a United Airlines flight from Newark to San Francisco, a severe vomiting incident caused the plane to divert to Chicago, despite it being a smooth ride with no turbulence. While the airline termed it a “biohazard” and moved passengers due to the mess, the vomiting individual was allowed to continue on the flight to San Francisco, raising questions about the safety and decision-making of the airline, especially since they were already at a United hub with alternate travel options.

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American Airlines Passenger Sat In An Empty First Class Seat: ‘They Made Me Move For Someone White’

by Gary Leff

economy seats
Oct 27 2023

The self-upgrading woman was black. The passenger American made her give up her seat in front of the (Air?)bus was black. The passenger being moved up was white. She was asked to go to what she says was “the back of the bus” to her assigned 14A. She objected and she was invited to get off the plane and onto the jet bridge to discuss her concerns.

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Watch: Iron Dome Defends Tel Aviv Airport from Inbound Missiles While Plane Comes In To Land

by Gary Leff

Oct 27 2023

While nearly all other airlines have ceased operations that Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel’s national carrier El Al continues to operate nearly its entire schedule, every day.

Yet there’s video of an aircraft on approach to Tel Aviv while Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system takes out inbound rockets.

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Data Shows Delta SkyMiles Could Be Left In The Dust By American AAdvantage

by Gary Leff

Delta talks publicly about its expectation of generating nearly $7 billion from American Express this year, and that it has a goal to stretch this to $10 billion. And because of this, it’s commonly believed to be the best at extracting revenue from its SkyMiles program. Yet SkyMiles is the least rewarding of the major frequent flyer programs. Its miles are indisputably worth less than competitor currencies. What’s going on here?

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