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Flight delays are spreading across the country as the government shutdown drags on — and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is issuing a warning that echoes 1981: air traffic controllers who don’t show up for work could lose their jobs.
Ex-Delta CEO Richard Anderson says the airline’s edge wasn’t new planes or perks — it was reliability. Delta mastered old jets, invested in line maintenance, and made every seat-back screen work. That discipline built a 15-year lead rivals still can’t match. Competitors have copied the wrong lessons trying to catch up.
Delta isn’t just flying passengers anymore — it’s flying for the banks. On its latest earnings call, the airline admitted it’s expanding in cities like Austin and Raleigh because those markets deliver higher American Express charge volume. Routes aren’t chosen by demand alone anymore, but by where people swipe.
The IHG Premier Credit Card is offering a limited-time 165,000 bonus point welcome offer—its richest ever—plus automatic Platinum status and free nights at InterContinental, Kimpton, and more.
When US Airways Flight 1549 went down in the Hudson River in January 2009, Captain Sully Sullenberger became a national hero for saving 155 lives. What’s never been told publicly until now, according to former CEO Doug Parker, is that the “Miracle on the Hudson” may also have saved the airline itself.
CAVA is taking a page from airlines — launching a loyalty program that status matches you straight to its top tier. Even Marriott Silver and Spirit elites qualify in this surprisingly generous fast-casual move.
A Marriott Fairfield Inn in Plano, Texas, was caught charging guests a fake “city fee” for parking they never used. One reader exposed the scheme — and made them stop.
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.
Riyadh Air has launched Sfeer, its new frequent flyer program — and it starts with flights reserved for members. Founding participants get early booking access, free Wi-Fi, and the ability to share miles, status, and lounge benefits with family and friends.
Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.
Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »
