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Southwest Flight Attendant Shoved Elderly Wheelchair Passenger Into Her Seat For Landing [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2025

Sep 15 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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29 Hours, One Seat: World’s Longest ‘Direct’ Flight Shanghai To Buenos Aires Coming In December

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2025

Sep 15 2025

China Eastern’s new 29-hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires service via Auckland claims the crown as the world’s longest “direct” passenger flight—an endurance test launching this December.

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Amex Platinum’s Biggest Overhaul Ever Hits Sept. 18—Record Fee, New Perks [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2025

Sep 14 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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“Off The Cliff They Go”: United CEO Says Spirit Airlines Will Be Gone By Year’s End—And Their Model Is Already Dead

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2025

Sep 14 2025

United CEO Scott Kirby predicts Spirit Airlines won’t survive past this year, saying bluntly “Off the cliff they go” and declaring their business model already dead. Here’s why he’s right – and where he’s wrong.

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Citi’s Strata Elite Card Comes Packed With $700 Credits Plus Lounge Benefits—Here’s How To Collect Every Dollar

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2025

Sep 14 2025

I’m a new cardholder so I’ve been diving into the specifics of the benefits. So here’s what to expect.

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United CEO Scott Kirby Boasts: We’re Driving American Airlines Out Of Chicago—They’re Bleeding $800 Million A Year

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2025

Sep 14 2025

United CEO Scott Kirby claims American Airlines is hemorrhaging $800 million a year in Chicago, arguing the losses make its hub there unsustainable.

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Delta President Boasts The Era Of Cheap Fares Is Dead—Here’s How He Makes Flyers Pay More

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2025

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Sep 14 2025

Delta’s president says the days of winning with the cheapest fares are over, and explains how investing in premium products – and then merchandising them – is getting flyers to pay more and driving record profits.

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United CEO Frames A U.S. Airline “Trade Deficit” For Washington—But Considers Buying Airbus A350s

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2025

Sep 14 2025

United CEO Scott Kirby is pitching a U.S. airline “trade deficit” in Washington even as he suggests he may finally act on United’s long-deferred Airbus A350 order.

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American And Delta Pilots Grounded After Posting Online Celebrations Of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

by Gary Leff on September 13, 2025

Sep 13 2025

Taking a pilot out of the cockpit when there’s any question over their fitness to fly just makes sense. ‘Prove me wrong.’

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She Mocked Everyone While Hogging Seats At The Airport Gate—Until One Passenger Finally Shut Her Down

by Gary Leff on September 13, 2025

Sep 13 2025

She spread out across the seats, mocking every request to move—until one passenger sat down anyway and the crowd erupted in applause.

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