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Are Singapore’s tourism authorities courting “passport bros” in a new campaign? Also San Francisco’s massive new 24,000-square-foot lounge project, Airbnb quietly testing loyalty perks, and hotel breakfasts facing cutbacks.
An American Airlines flight attendant recounts an overwhelming foot odor so intense it forced another passenger to hide under a blanket for the entire flight. Plus, hotels dropping breakfast, United flight attendants see quick path to a new contract, and Thompson San Antonio faces foreclosure.
Newly released airport footage contradicts Tucker Carlson’s dramatic claim of being ‘detained’ by Israeli security, showing him smiling, posing for selfies, and casually interacting with staff—sparking outrage and accusations that he’s fabricated the entire incident.
TSA policies tell screeners to flag cash they find for forfeiture based on “instinct” and inconsistent standards, veering from their security mission. Meanwhile, we learn about more travel people caught up with Epstein, and direction from unions to pilots about safety at O’Hare.
Rakuten’s latest deal lets you earn Hyatt, United, or Alaska miles at just 1 cent each, plus new members pocket 5,000 bonus points—here’s exactly how to leverage their 100% rebate to unlock incredible travel value.
Hyatt Chairman Tom Pritzker resigns following Epstein emails, plus United’s lifetime elite status recognition, United blocks American in Brazi, and free movie tickets for Visa Infinite cardmembers.
A LATAM Boeing 777 reached a frightening 178 miles per hour, nose gear already lifting off the runway—then pilots suddenly slammed on the brakes, leaving tires shredded and brakes glowing red-hot. Here’s the dramatic video, and why the crew made the risky decision to abort takeoff.
A British Airways passenger who admitted she struggles to open small water bottles asked a flight attendant for help — and was met with a dismissive, mocking response of “It’s not that hard.” Her awkward encounter has sparked viral debate over service, entitlement, and what passengers should reasonably expect from airline crew.
Southwest Airlines rushed into selling seat assignments, but passengers have discovered they’re paying extra for window seats that don’t actually have windows. Now the airline could face costly legal consequences. Plus, unaffordable Hawaii, the end of hotel breakfast and Amex clampng down.
A British man went on a destructive rampage at Hong Kong airport, toppling and smashing 10 self-service kiosks with a metal pole. Now arrested, he faces serious prison time—not just for the damage, but unexpectedly, for illegally possessing Viagra.
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 »
