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Jerome Powell’s Last Jackson Hole Speech Will Move Markets—But He Still Had To Fly United To Get There

by Gary Leff on August 21, 2025

Aug 21 2025

Fed chair Jerome Powell is in Jackson Hole to deliver his last speech there. He had to fly United to get there – the morning prior to his speech.

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Goodbye Pretzels: Real Three-Course Meals In Coach Start Next Month On United Airlines

by Gary Leff on August 21, 2025

Aug 21 2025

United Airlines is revamping economy class meal service on transatlantic flights starting next month, swapping out the usual pretzel or breadstick starter for a fresh packaged appetizer.

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‘You’ll Be Fine’ — Dad Leaves His 3-Year-Old in a Middle Seat Between Strangers, Vanishes to His Own Row

by Gary Leff on August 21, 2025

Aug 21 2025

A father walked his very young son, three or four years old, to the middle seat between two strangers, told him “You’ll be fine, see you in a bit,” and went to his own seat somewhere else on the plane.

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Southwest Airlines Passenger Carried A Single Photo In His Hand—Gate Agent Called It A ‘Third Item’, Forced Him To Check A Bag

by Gary Leff on August 21, 2025

Aug 21 2025

Southwest Airlines demanded that a passenger check one of their bags, because carrying a photo in their hand put them over their carry-on allowance. This gate agent would not allow a carry-on, personal item, and a picture “that was a 8×10 peice of paper basically.”

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Second Delta 737 In Six Weeks Landed Missing A Wing Flap—This Time In Austin (Video)

by Gary Leff on August 21, 2025

Aug 21 2025

A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-800 flew from Orlando to Austin on Tuesday with a partially broken, dislodged piece of the wing. Despite the dislodged outboard left flap, flight 1893 landed safely. Here’s video of the broken piece, inflight and as the aircraft landed

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British Airways Quit Dallas This Year—They’re Reversing Course For 2026

by Gary Leff on August 21, 2025

Aug 21 2025

British Airways is with daily service and increasing Miami to double daily. They announced their exit from DFW a year ago, along with dropping its second Miami flight.

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Dog Ate Her Passport Hours Before Jamaica Flight—A Wild Buffalo Detour Still Got Her to the Beach

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Aug 20 2025

A dog chewed a woman’s passport while she was packing for an international trip. She was set to leave in 12 hours.

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They Paid Up To $169 For Window Seats—United And Delta Knew There Was No Window, Now Both Face Class Action Suits

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Aug 20 2025

It wasn’t just United, Delta is being sued also for selling seats next to the fuselage, marketed as window seats, but with no cutout to see outside.

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Terrified Passengers Sent ‘Goodbye Texts’ As Boeing 757 Engine Erupts In Flames Over Italy [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Aug 20 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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150% Transfer Bonuses, Helicopter Rides, And Gold Status For Delta Flights — All Free From Bilt Rewards

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

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Aug 20 2025

I’m increasingly loving Bilt Rewards even without the credit card. If you aren’t a member (it’s free) you’re missing out – on points you could be earning, and on the most valuable points currency.

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