Dec 25 2025

Alaska wants a new boss for inflight credit card pitches—someone to “empower” flight attendants, drive participation, and report results up the chain, guided (naturally) by “core values and leadership principles.”

Also in today’s roundup: United’s map of the most-booked international destination from each state, the latest doubts about pre-scheduled Uber airport rides, Pakistan International Airlines privatization terms, a limited-time Alaska–Lyft linkage credit, and another bed bugs on a plane account.

Continue Reading »

Dec 24 2025

An American Airlines pilot posted a pay breakdown showing how $35,000 every two weeks can happen once hourly rates and stacked incentives are added up. Also in today’s roundup: a fatal “cocaine” buy on the Wynn casino floor that police say was fentanyl, a cockroach dropping onto food in an American Airlines lounge in Philadelphia, a Singapore Airlines business-class theft tied to a crime syndicate, and Austin airport’s unusually frequent elevator rescues.

Continue Reading »

Dec 23 2025

American is talking up a “premium” future, but passengers keep posting the basics falling apart—broken tray tables, dirty cabins, and even duct tape holding things together up front. Also in today’s roundup: a reminder that Delta’s “premium” image doesn’t always match reality, why Iceland airport “nationality clicking” is just a departure survey, a United credit-card ad that pauses someone’s movie, a pilot who drew a Nativity scene in the sky, dark web chatter about stolen loyalty accounts, and American buying into Republic Airways.

Continue Reading »

Dec 22 2025

A passenger is fuming after a flight attendant collected the airline blanket at the end of an international flight, insisting it should be included in the fare. Also in today’s roundup: why Iceland airport workers might be “clicking flags” for a tourism survey, the disgusting reality of TSA security bins, early reactions to American’s A321XLR premium economy, Delta Sky Club egg nog, British Airways’ hot-water-bottle ban that collapsed.

Continue Reading »

Dec 20 2025

A Marriott Titanium elite says a prepaid “Sonder by Marriott” booking on Marriott.com left him out $5,000+ after Sonder’s bankruptcy—while Marriott offered just 40,000 points and told him to call his bank. The problem: the bank’s system blocks disputes after 120 days. Here’s why that’s wrong for future travel—and the script to fix it.

Continue Reading »

Dec 20 2025

Rome will begin charging tourists €2 (about $2.30) starting February 1 to step up onto the stone steps at the Trevi Fountain, while the surrounding square remains free and residents won’t pay. Also in today’s roundup: an empty Excalibur check-in even with rock-bottom rates, a United first-class “fresh silverware” photo that’s anything but, the first A321XLR inaugural trip report, and Sean Duffy’s latest airport-attire commentary.

Continue Reading »

Dec 19 2025

Delta flyers are discovering the “SkyPesos” reality the hard way: one photo shows the reality hitting the airline’s flyers at the airport – and on board. Also Asiana’s in-flight face mask service, Hyatt paying Texas $1M+ over resort-fee pricing, United’s revived Newark-vs-JFK ads, and more.

Continue Reading »

Dec 18 2025

My back seat belt didn’t work in a Lyft from DCA—and after I reported it, Lyft took the complaint and still charged full price. Also, use the Royal Air Maroc status match loophole to still unlock AA/Alaska lounge access; Alaska’s London award surcharge bug fixed; Park Hyatt DC’s 24-hour room service refuses coffee; and JSX expanding Santa Monica flights while activists sue.

Continue Reading »

Dec 17 2025

‘Free’ $50 from Rakuten plus new Dallas airport gets its first airline, American Airlines and United catering, and the ying and yang of Capital One lounge food.

Continue Reading »

Dec 17 2025

American has finally confirmed plans to renovate its Concourse D Admirals Club at Reagan National, a project first reported months ago. The 10,000+ square foot lounge is slated to add about 50% more seating starting in early 2026—another sign that American’s broader lounge push is turning into tangible upgrades.

Continue Reading »