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United Airlines Cuts Off Business Class Awards Unless You Hold Their Credit Card [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2025

Sep 17 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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Air Traffic Control Shouts At Spirit Flight Near Air Force One Tuesday Night: ‘Pay Attention, Get Off The iPad!’

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2025

Sep 17 2025

Spirit Airlines flight 1300 from Fort Lauderdale to Boston was traveling through New York airspace and beginning descent on Tuesday when it encounterd Air Force One about 8 miles off and became non-responsive to air traffic control. “I’m sure you can see who it is,” the controller warned.

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Delta Asked You To Vote For One — They Picked Two: Sardinia And Malta Get JFK Nonstops

by Gary Leff on September 16, 2025

Sep 16 2025

Delta asked customers and employees to pick just one new European route, but the airline surprised voters by adding two — launching nonstop JFK flights to both Sardinia and Malta in summer 2026.

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American Airlines Passenger Cut The Line, Walked Off Plane First In Dallas—What Looked Selfish Was 100% Right

by Gary Leff on September 16, 2025

Sep 16 2025

A passenger with a tight Dallas connection cut the line to walk off his American Airlines flight first—what looked selfish at first glance was actually the smartest, most courteous move for everyone onboard.

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“No Water While Boarding”: American Airlines Flight Attendants Say They Now Face Discipline For Drinking In Front Of Passengers

by Gary Leff on September 16, 2025

Sep 16 2025

Multiple American flight attendants are reporting that they’re being threatened with writeups for drinking watter in the galley while passengers are boarding. This is referred to as a “new policy” by managers, and that flight attendants “cannot drink during boarding.”

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American Airlines First Class Passenger Pinned By 100 Pound “Service Dog” For Entire Flight

by Gary Leff on September 16, 2025

Sep 16 2025

An American Airlines first class passenger headed to Houston found themselves stuck on the tarmac for an hour in a hot plane, boxed into their bulkhead seat by a large “service dog” named Bear. He was over 100 pounds, and didn’t stay at his owner’s feet.

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Flight Attendants Once Had To Retire At 32—Now Some Still Work Into Their 80s And Can’t Arm The Doors [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 16, 2025

Sep 16 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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3-Year-Old Declared There Was ‘No Space Left’—So The Plus-Size Passenger Vowed To Report Flight Attendant ‘To The ADA’

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2025

Sep 15 2025

A child’s blunt remark about ‘no space left’ sparked a plus-size passenger’s vow to report a flight attendant ‘to the ADA’ for not proactively offering a seat belt extender.

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U.S. Airlines Sold 5 Billion Passenger Records To The Government To Track Your Travel Without A Warrant [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2025

Sep 15 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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Scott Kirby Once Charged For Water, Fought WiFi—Now He’s Risking Millions On Food To Please Customers

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2025

Sep 15 2025

Once infamous for penny-pinching moves like charging for water, United CEO Scott Kirby is now risking millions on food upgrades he admits can’t be proven to pay off.

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