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Amazing Video of Airbus A380 Landing in Crosswinds, and Today’s Key Frequent Flyer News

by Gary Leff on September 27, 2015

Sep 27 2015

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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Amazing Luxury Auction Deals You Can Steal, and Giving Away a 3 Night Suite Stay in New York!

by Gary Leff on September 27, 2015

Sep 27 2015

I’m giving away a 3 night stay in a Terrace Suite at The William in New York to highlight the luxury auction bargains at Luxury Travel Diary. Comment on this post to enter, continue to read how!

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Doctor MacGuyvers Device to Save Child’s Life Onboard Transatlantic Flight

by Gary Leff on September 27, 2015

Sep 27 2015

Doctor MacGuyvers a makeshift nebuliser for a sick child onboard an Air Canada flight. And seriously, don’t pack medications in checked luggage, people..

The life saver’s name really is Dr. Guru.

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The Most Devalued Program in North America Devalues.. Again

by Gary Leff on September 26, 2015

Sep 26 2015

Aeroplan has announced changes going into effect December 15. These are mostly devaluations, like increased prices for business class awards between North America and Europe, and changing the definition of zones for award travel.

US frequent flyers should care about Star Alliance member Air Canada’s Aeroplan frequent flyer program for 3 reasons.

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Could This Be the New American Airlines Business Class Seat?

by Gary Leff on September 26, 2015

Sep 26 2015

American has dropped Zodiac as their seat supplier and will therefore need a new business class seat.

The full lawsuit American has filed against Zodiac is available, the airline is facing fines from Boeing over delivery delays (now that’s a switch!). And there’s now speculation over which seat will replace Zodiac in American’s 787-9 and 777-200s.

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United’s New Free Domestic and International Upgrade Program, and More

by Gary Leff on September 26, 2015

Sep 26 2015

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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What’s Grosser Than Gross? United Airlines Edition

by Gary Leff on September 26, 2015

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Sep 26 2015

In April a family was ‘forced’ to sit in vomit on a United flight to DC.

Now a related story that a couple flying United on their anniversary trip to Hawaii found a ‘full’ barf bag in the seat back pocket.

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Man Thrown In Jail for Not Looking Like His Passport Photo

by Gary Leff on September 26, 2015

Sep 26 2015

A UK resident of 15 years flew to his mother’s funeral in Zimbabwe, and was detained at the airport — and then jailed, facing deportation — upon his return because he didn’t look like his passport photo.

He had apparently gained about 125 pounds since the photo was taken.

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Review: Grand Hyatt San Francisco

by Gary Leff on September 25, 2015

Sep 25 2015

Review of a six night stay at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco — cash and points (10,000 points + $125 per night) and a confirmed suite upgrade with club lounge access.

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Free Starwood and IHG Points, Possible New World’s Longest Flight Miami – Asia

by Gary Leff on September 25, 2015

Sep 25 2015

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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