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Get $1000 And Represent View From The Wing At A Team Challenge In Europe

by Gary Leff on March 23, 2022

Mar 23 2022

My award booking partner, Steve operates an ‘Amazing Race For Normal People’ team travel competition to Europe once a year. Competitours.com features unique and compelling challenge activities that push you gently out of your comfort zone.

Your routing is a mystery, with each day’s location only revealed with a few hours’ notice. The destinations zig zag around the nooks and crannies of Western Europe- so forget the well-beaten tourist path. There are no eliminations and no one gets left behind as teams transfer to another destination.

Wild: Man Attacks Police Officers At Salt Lake City Airport Before Surrendering

by Gary Leff on March 23, 2022

Mar 23 2022

A week and a half ago at the Salt Lake City airport, a man walked up to an airport police officer – and punched him in the head. On March 12, a 33 year old man’s first interaction with two officers was to drop his carry on bag, punch one of them, and then try to hit the other.

He had the presence of mind to know what he was doing – and what was coming next. So he dropped right to his knees on his own and placed his hands behind his head for arrest. Here’s both airport surveillance camera footage and an officer’s body cam footage of the incident.

The Compensation Makes This United Seat Worth Flying

by Gary Leff on March 22, 2022

Mar 22 2022

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.

Senator Ted Cruz Missed His United Airlines Flight. Police Had To Be Called.

by Gary Leff on March 21, 2022

Mar 21 2022

Police were called to the United Airlines ticket counter in Bozeman, Montana after Senator Ted Cruz arrived at the airport past check-in cutoff for his flight. Out of Bozeman, at the end of spring break, rebooking options were limited and the Senator – who has experience fleeing the snow on United – reportedly became belligerent.

When There’s A Line To Use The Admirals Club, You Don’t Want To Use The Admirals Club

by Gary Leff on March 21, 2022

Mar 21 2022

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.

Ukraine Makes Plea To Airlines Around The World To Lease Their Planes, Employ Their Crew

by Gary Leff on March 21, 2022

Mar 21 2022

By some estimates, with normal life in Ukraine – especially more economically significant Eastern part of the country – grinding to a halt, GDP is by some estimates down by a third. Against this backdrop, Ukraine International Airlines is promoting an opportunity to keep itself afloat and its employees working – and in safety.

The nation’s flag carrier, based at Boryspil International Airport, is marketing ‘wet leases’ of its grounded fleet. That means they’re working to have airlines around the world pay them to use their aircraft staffed by Ukraine International Airlines crew.

Once You’ve Checked One Bag, You Might As Well Check Them All

by Gary Leff on March 21, 2022

Mar 21 2022

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.

Does A Hotel Owe You Compensation When Your Room’s Alarm Goes Off During The Night?

by Gary Leff on March 20, 2022

Mar 20 2022

A reader recently asked, “Should a hotel offer compensation when the alarm clock goes off in the middle of the night, or just blame the previous guest?” This one seems easy to me – the hotel is responsible – see what you think.

It Took Two Years, But This Man Actually Ate An Airplane

by Gary Leff on March 20, 2022

Mar 20 2022

Michel Lotito had a thick stomach lining and a desire and ability to eat things that lacked nutrition. He was able to eat sharp metal without injuring his stomach or intestines. He also had powerful digestive juices that allowed him to process things others could not. Lotito began performing feats of eating at age 16.

The strangest feat of eating he ever engaged in was a Cessna 150 aircraft.

Hertz Is Offering Personalized Car Wraps [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 20, 2022

Mar 20 2022

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.

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Get $1000 And Represent View From The Wing At A Team Challenge In Europe

Wild: Man Attacks Police Officers At Salt Lake City Airport Before Surrendering

The Compensation Makes This United Seat Worth Flying

Senator Ted Cruz Missed His United Airlines Flight. Police Had To Be Called.

When There’s A Line To Use The Admirals Club, You Don’t Want To Use The Admirals Club

Ukraine Makes Plea To Airlines Around The World To Lease Their Planes, Employ Their Crew

Once You’ve Checked One Bag, You Might As Well Check Them All

Does A Hotel Owe You Compensation When Your Room’s Alarm Goes Off During The Night?

It Took Two Years, But This Man Actually Ate An Airplane

Hertz Is Offering Personalized Car Wraps [Roundup]

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