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Leaked: American Airlines Saves 777-200s From Retirement—Fast WiFi, New Cabins Coming

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2025

Sep 17 2025

American Airlines will keep its aging 777-200 fleet flying—starting with faster WiFi in 2026 and new cabins to follow.

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Airport’s Plan To Kill By-The-Seat Private Jet Flights Collapses In Federal Court — A Warning To Cities Nationwide

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2025

Sep 17 2025

A federal appeals court struck down Westchester County’s attempt to block by-the-seat private jet flights, a ruling that signals other cities can’t use local airport rules to keep out public access.

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Delta Sky Club Rules Fight Ends With Passenger Wheeled Out In Handcuffs

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2025

Sep 17 2025

Police body cam video has been releaed showing a passenger being removed from the Delta SKy Club at West Palm Beach airport. The customer kept insisting they were entitled to access, but the lounge disagreed and eventually called the cops.

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Delta’s A321neos Stuck In The Desert Over Flat Bed Seat Problems—Now To Fly With Unprecedented 44 Domestic First Class

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2025

Sep 17 2025

Delta Air Lines has a crazy new configuration that’s been leaked for its Airbus A321neo aircraft – with 44 first class seats – as leaked by aviation watchdog JonNYC. This would entail 11 rows of standard first class.

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Changed Again: New $250 Hotel Credit And More Flexible $500 Edit Credit

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2025

Sep 17 2025

Chase Sapphire Reserve is getting even more valuable in 2026, adding a new $250 hotel credit and making its $500 Edit credit easier to use.

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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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