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Watch These Baggage Handlers Toss Luggage From a Plane — Here’s What You Can Do About It

by Gary Leff on August 27, 2017

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Aug 27 2017

It’s often been said that there are two kinds of luggage: carry on and lost. Add a third kind to the mix… damaged.

When you check a bag your things may get stolen. Employees may hide drugs in your luggage.

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FARE ALERT: Several Cities Europe – US From Amazing $138 Roundtrip

by Gary Leff on August 27, 2017

cityscape near canal
Aug 27 2017

There are amazing fares for coach travel on Star Alliance airlines, primarily Air Canada, between several European cities and US cities. Roundtrips originating in Europe start at just $138.

Travel appears generally available November through May excluding peak holiday dates.

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More Routes With Transatlantic Business Class Award Space Using AAdvantage Miles

by Gary Leff on August 26, 2017

Aug 26 2017

This morning I wrote about really good transatlantic business class award space on 3 routes.

Here are 3 more routes that are working right now, but won’t last.

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Booking a Hotel’s Unpublicized Suites and Avoid Crowds By Going Here Not There

by Gary Leff on August 26, 2017

Aug 26 2017

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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You Can’t Sue When TSA Agents Falsely Accuse You of Terrorism, Lie Under Oath

by Gary Leff on August 26, 2017

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Aug 26 2017

According to the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit the TSA can lie, have you arrested, and you have no remedy because 9/11.

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2 Self-Upgraders Assault Police and the Oldest Flying 747 Retires

by Gary Leff on August 26, 2017

Aug 26 2017

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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BOOK NOW: Where to Find American Airlines Business Class Awards to Europe

by Gary Leff on August 26, 2017

first class seat
Aug 26 2017

Finding American Airlines business class saver award space is nearly impossible. It generally goes in spurts, with seats released and then they’re gone 24-48 hours later.

So when you find American Airlines business class saver award space, you grab it.

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FARE ALERT: South America Business Class From $1099 Roundtrip

by Gary Leff on August 26, 2017

plane on tarmac
Aug 26 2017

oneworld airline LATAM, an American Airlines and Alaska Airlines partner, is running a business class sale and has some great fares between the US and many cities throughout Latin America.

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United’s New Boeing 767 Polaris Seats Sure Look Six-Across, Not Three-Across

by Gary Leff on August 25, 2017

first class seats
Aug 25 2017

We will see the very first Boeing 767-300 with Polaris seats coming soon.

What Polaris does that’s special for United is let them put direct aisle access flat seats into a plane without giving up any density. They can fit the same number of seats in the same space as before.

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At United, Abuse is a Feature — And You Pay More For It

by Gary Leff on August 25, 2017

Aug 25 2017

United reportedly locked the World’s Biggest Rabbit in a freezer for hours and them cremated it without permission. They shoved a 71 year old man to the ground and threatened to take all his miles. And that doesn’t even get us to David Dao. Yet they’re still making money.

United seems to be learning that customers really want the abuse.

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