Alaska Airlines Passenger’s AirTag Traveled To 37 Cities While Its Owner Watched, No Miles Earned!

by Gary Leff

Apr 10 2024

An Alaska Airlines passenger put an AirTag on their luggage last summer before checking it in San Francisco. The bag was delivered to San Diego just fine. It was at baggage claim shortly after landing – without the AirTag on it. The tag had fallen off.

The plane was an Embraer E-175 regional jet operated for Alaska Airlines by SkyWest. And that SkyWest plane has been “bopping around the western US and Canada ever since” with the passenger’s AirTag in the cargo hold.

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Alaska Airlines Elites To No Longer Get American Airlines Confirmed Upgrades, As American’s Seattle Plans Fade

by Gary Leff

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Apr 10 2024

Alaska Airlines MVP Gold 75K and 100K elite members have had the opportunity to confirm upgrades at time of booking on American Airlines long haul international flights, just like American Airlines Platinum Pro and Executive Platinum members can select systemwide upgrades as a choice benefit.

These confirmed upgrades on American for Alaska Airlines elites go away next year.

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New Whistleblower: Boeing Threatened Him For Revealing Workers Jumped On Panels To Make Them Fit

by Gary Leff

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Apr 10 2024

Boeing faces new scrutiny as allegations emerge from a whistleblower about the assembly of its 787 and 777 jets. Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour reveals issues that could potentially compromise the structural integrity and lifespan of some aircraft. These detailed complaints, submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration, highlight critical flaws in the assembly process, particularly with the 787. He claims that during the plane’s assembly, crews failed to properly fill tiny gaps between fuselage parts, a problem that not only puts additional wear on the aircraft but could lead to catastrophic failures. The whistleblower’s assertion that Boeing prioritized speed over safety in its assembly line practices adds to a growing narrative of concern surrounding the aerospace giant’s production culture. The company has defended the 787’s structural integrity, stating that the issues raised do not affect the…

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Back To The Future: Delta Air Lines Returns To Boarding Zones, Downgrades Diamond Elites

by Gary Leff

Apr 09 2024

Delta Air Lines is moving from ‘branded boarding’ to having 8 boarding zones starting May 1, although things are even more complicated than that because there are still groups that are called to board before and in the middle of those zones.

This is supposed to streamline boarding and be better for customers by… copying American and United, and copying Delta itself from 2017.

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Don’t Ignore Bilt Rewards: Earn Points on Rent, Level Up Your Dining, Then Go

by Gary Leff

Apr 09 2024

The Bilt Mastercard stands out as a unique rewards card, enabling users to earn points on rent payments without any fees, alongside lucrative multipliers for dining and travel. The card also offers diverse redemption options through top airline and hotel partners, and includes premium features like free access to Point.me and Awayz for maximizing rewards.

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