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Federal Law Overrides DEI Rollbacks: Racial Quotas Remain In U.S. Airport Contracts

by Gary Leff on January 22, 2025

Jan 22 2025

Airports in the U.S. are largely government-owned, which isn’t how this works in much of the world. They rely heavily on federal funding, especially grants that come heavily-laden with conditions. That includes what’s come to be known as DEI but that’s actually explicit racial (and gender) quotas in contracting.

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Japan Airlines Expands Chicago, San Diego, And LA Flights – Is This Your Best Shot At Asia Award Space?

by Gary Leff on January 22, 2025

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Jan 22 2025

Japan Airlines has announced a second Chicago flight, more flights between San Diego and Tokyo and between Los Angeles and Osaka, and that the new product Airbus A350 will start flying to Los Angeles.

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Trump’s FAA Shake-Up: DEI Gone, But Safety Questions Remain [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on January 22, 2025

Jan 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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Passenger Forced Off Spirit Airlines Over Hoodie: The Dress Code No One Knew Existed

by Gary Leff on January 21, 2025

Jan 21 2025

A Spirit Airlines passenger was kicked off of a Los Angeles to San Antonio flight because of an offensive hoodie. And I guess this is newsworthy because, until now, we didn’t know that clothing could fail to meet the minimum standards necessary to fly Spirit Airlines.

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Southwest Airlines Slashes Pilots In Denver, Atlanta, and Dallas As Renegade Spirit Fades

by Gary Leff on January 21, 2025

Jan 21 2025

Fewer flights means less of a need for pilots, and Southwest has now shared internally with employees how many pilot positions they’ll be shedding across various bases.

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Philadelphia Hyatt Caught Charging Illegal Hidden Fees Without Disclosing Them To Guests

by Gary Leff on January 21, 2025

Jan 21 2025

When a Hyatt property charges a destination fee that is not even disclosed during the booking process that’s especially egregious, and clearly illegal. If you don’t check your bill prior to check-out, you wouldn’t even know you were being charged more than the price you were quoted for the room.

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The Secrets I Shared About Turning Points Into Global Adventures [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on January 21, 2025

Jan 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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Wide Open Etihad Business Class Award Space, Book With Your Credit Card Points

by Gary Leff on January 21, 2025

Jan 21 2025

While Etihad is a partner of both American AAdvantage and Air Canada Aeroplan, this space won’t be bookable using those points, and Etihad’s own program is both costly and comes with draconian cancellation penalties. Fortunately, you can book the space using Air France KLM’s Flying Blue as reasonable rates.

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President Trump Fires TSA Chief David Pekoske: Noon Deadline Ended Controversial Tenure

by Gary Leff on January 20, 2025

Jan 20 2025

TSA Administrator David Pekoske, who was expected to lead the Department of Homeland Security until South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was confirmed as DHS Secretary, has been fired by the new Trump administration.

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Delta’s Domestic Lounge Snub: How SkyTeam’s New Rules Affect Travelers

by Gary Leff on January 20, 2025

Jan 20 2025

Delta will not be honoring lounge access for their own or partner elites traveling on domestic itineraries, so don’t go rushing out looking for an Air France, Vietnam Airlines, or SAS status match thinking it will help circumvent new limits on Sky Club access using a premium Delta credit card.

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