A United 737 captain thought space debris had smashed his cockpit windshield and cut his arm — but it appears to have been an AI weather balloon.
Pilots on an American Airlines flight declared an emergency after losing contact with the cabin. They feared a cockpit breach—until discovering back on the ground that it was the flight attendants knocking.
For decades, the FAA relied on independent “fixers” — outside engineers who kept aircraft approvals moving when bureaucracy stalled. Now it’s dismantling that system, embracing the Boeing model of corporate self-oversight that once drew intense scrutiny.
Kingsport, Tennessee’s city-owned MeadowView Marriott Resort has lost money every year since opening—and now needs a new $1.3 million subsidy to stay afloat. How did taxpayers end up footing the bill while Marriott collects management fees?
I wasn’t supposed to get the new American Express Platinum mirror card until October—but it showed up early. Here’s a first look at the stunning new design.
Southwest killed its “Bags Fly Free” promise, but travelers aren’t giving up that easily. A clever workaround buried in Southwest’s vacation bundles still lets you check two bags for free — even after the airline took the perk away.
Singapore’s Changi Airport—consistently named “World’s Best”—faces an embarrassing reality check as dozens of travelers, priced out of hotels during F1 weekend, turned its terminals into a viral “sleeper village.”
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I’ll be speaking at Zorkfest in Las Vegas, the miles and points and casino loyalty event, December 5-7 at M Resort in Las Vegas.
A Boeing 747 cargo jet operated by ACT Airlines on behalf of Emirates SkyCargo veered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, smashing through a perimeter fence and plunging partially into the sea. Two airport employees were tragically killed when their patrol vehicle was struck by the aircraft.
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 »
