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Delta Accuses Marriott Of Hijacking Its Brand — Trial To Force Name-Change Now Underway

by Gary Leff on October 21, 2025

Oct 21 2025

Delta Air Lines has taken Marriott to court, claiming the hotel giant’s “Delta Hotels” brand confuses travelers and infringes on its trademarks. The high-stakes trial could force Marriott to rename the chain in the U.S.

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‘27 Lives Could Have Been Lost’: In 14 Minutes, A Family’s Call Stopped An AR-15 Attack At Atlanta Airport

by Gary Leff on October 21, 2025

Oct 21 2025

A 14-minute race from family tip-off to arrest saved dozens of lives at Atlanta Airport, where police intercepted an AR-15 gunman before he could strike.

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United Jet Diverted After Captain Feared Space Debris Cracked His Cockpit Windshield — It Was a Balloon

by Gary Leff on October 21, 2025

Oct 21 2025

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.

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American Airlines Flight Diverts After Pilots Fear Cockpit Breach — Discover It Was Just The Flight Attendants Knocking

by Gary Leff on October 21, 2025

Oct 21 2025

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.

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The FAA Is Abolishing Its ‘Fixers’ — And Embracing The Boeing Model For Safety Oversight

by Gary Leff on October 20, 2025

Oct 20 2025

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.

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Taxpayers Lose Millions Covering Marriott’s Fees On Government-Owned Resort That Never Made Money – Time To Stop The Bailouts

by Gary Leff on October 20, 2025

Oct 20 2025

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?

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I Am Loving My Gorgeous New Amex Platinum Mirror Card

by Gary Leff on October 20, 2025

Oct 20 2025

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.

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Southwest Took Away Free Bags — Travelers Found a Way to Get Them Back Anyway

by Gary Leff on October 20, 2025

Oct 20 2025

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.

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“World’s Best Airport” Embarrassed As Viral “Sleeper Village” Takes Over Singapore Changi Terminal

by Gary Leff on October 20, 2025

Oct 20 2025

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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RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines Fly American Airlines Coach—And She’s In The Middle Seat [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on October 20, 2025

Oct 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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