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How Southwest Comforted a Grieving Mother and Inside Air Force One Purchase Negotiations

by Gary Leff on August 27, 2017

airline seats
Aug 27 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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The Reason Bismarck Police Want People to Avoid the Airport Is Awesome

by Gary Leff on August 27, 2017

rocky and bullwinkle
Aug 27 2017

The number one destination from Bismarck, by far, is Minneapolis. When Northwest Airlines was independent their executives used to describe the region as “cold, dark, nobody wants to go there.. but it’s all ours!”

Bismarck police, though, wanted to keep people away from the airport on Saturday. And the reason why is awesome.

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HOLY SMOKES: Business Class to Europe Under $1000 Roundtrip To/From Several Cities

by Gary Leff on August 27, 2017

air canada plane tarmac
Aug 27 2017

Earlier today I wrote about amazing coach fares as low as $138 roundtrip between Europe and the US. These are mostly with Air Canada.

It turns out that there are $900-ish roundtrips in business class from several cities in the U.S. to several cities in Europe.

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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

baggage claim
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

tsa
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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