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The Airline Demanded He Pay $5 For A Boarding Pass. He Refused, And Police Took Him To Jail Instead

by Gary Leff on September 23, 2025

Sep 23 2025

A $5 boarding pass fee sparked a standoff at the check-in counter. Bodycam footage shows the moment a passenger’s refusal ended with police taking him to jail.

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13-Year-Old Escapes Kabul Hidden In Jet’s Landing Gear, Survives Flight—Gets Deported Back Same Day

by Gary Leff on September 22, 2025

Sep 22 2025

After a harrowing 622-mile flight clinging to a jet’s landing gear, the boy was discovered alive in Delhi—only to be forced onto a return flight to Afghanistan the very same day.

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‘Don’t Worry, It’s Dog Poop’—American Airlines Passenger Questions Vomit By His Seat [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 22, 2025

Sep 22 2025

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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Two Jets Came Within 10 Feet On Runway—‘Plane Nearly Landed On Top Of Us,’ Captain Tells Passengers

by Gary Leff on September 22, 2025

Sep 22 2025

Passengers reported a loud thud and strong vibrations as one jet descended to within just ten feet of theirs before the captain announced it had nearly landed on top of them.

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Points Blogger Turned Cardless Founder Has Raised $170 Million—With Qatar, Avianca, TAP And Soon Bilt Cards

by Gary Leff on September 22, 2025

Sep 22 2025

Cardless, co-founded by a former points blogger who once signed up for 150 credit cards in college, has now raised $170 million and offers airline cards with Qatar, Avianca, TAP, LATAM—with Bilt set to join next year.

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The Cabin ‘Hit 130 Degrees’ Passengers Desperately Fan Themselves – The Flight Attendant’s Advice: Just ‘Meditate’

by Gary Leff on September 22, 2025

Sep 22 2025

Passengers fanned themselves in sweltering heat as the cabin ‘hit 130 degrees,’ only to be told by the flight attendant that the solution was simply to ‘meditate.’

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First-Ever Rove Transfer Bonuses: 20% To Finnair And Flying Blue—Now Playing With The Majors

by Gary Leff on September 22, 2025

Sep 22 2025

Rove is running its first-ever transfer bonuses – 20% to Finnair and Air France KLM. And this isn’t just for a couple of weeks, either.

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Sapphire Reserve Refreshed. Amex Revamped. Citi Debuted. In 2025’s Premium Card Arms Race, One Chart Reveals The Real Winner For You

by Gary Leff on September 21, 2025

Sep 21 2025

American Express, Chase, and Capital One have all made changes to their premium rewards cards recently. And Citi has just introduced their competitor in the space. Which one is now the best, and most importantly here’s which one is best for you.

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ICE Wants Undocumented Immigrants To Self-Deport—With A Free Spirit Airlines Ticket [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 21, 2025

Sep 21 2025

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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Amex Platinum Turns An $895 Fee Into $2,800+ In Perks—And Earns 175,000 Points: Right For You?

by Gary Leff on September 21, 2025

Sep 21 2025

With $2,800+ in usable credits, 175,000 bonus points, and unrivaled lounge perks, here’s how the American Express Platinum Card® an easily outweigh its $895 fee—and whether it makes sense for you.

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Gary LeffGary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.

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