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The Truth About Under-Seat Storage: Why Passengers Are Stowing Carry-On Bags All Wrong

by Gary Leff on May 4, 2024

back of airplane seats
May 04 2024

People seem to get confused over whether they use the space under the seat in front of them, under their own seat, or both.

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The Elite Experience: When Traveling On Points Gives You Access To Places You Don’t Belong

by Gary Leff on May 4, 2024

Park Hyatt Paris entrance
May 04 2024

They had given a booking to us! And so we were welcomed. You are the guest. Therefore you belong. You don’t need to conform to anyone else’s expectations. Stop caring so much about what other people think of you, and sit with your own experience. Miles and points turn out to actually be a great social equalizer.

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Dad Lies About What Seat He Has To Offer To Get Passenger To Give Him Aisle Seat Next To His Kids

by Gary Leff on May 3, 2024

May 03 2024

The man took the other aisle seat, the dad took the main’s aisle next to the kids. And… another passenger comes on board assigned to the aisle seat he’d moved to. It turns out the dad had the middle seat and lied to the man in order to get him to switch. The dad traded something he did not have in the first place.

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30 Years, Not A Single Lost Bag: Osaka Kansai’s Unmatched Record Puts U.S. Airports To Shame

by Gary Leff on May 3, 2024

Osaka Kansai airport takes pride that it has a 30 year record of not losing a single piece of luggage.

Airport rankings for least mishandled bags – attributable to the airport itself are as follows.

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The Shocking Way Delta Moved To Dominance In New York, While Competitors And DOT Slept

by Gary Leff on May 3, 2024

May 03 2024

Delta managed to obtain slots from Canada’s WestJet that the federal government had fought to keep out of its hands for 12 years.

It appears to be the culmination of Delta’s plan – laid out 15 years ago – to “win New York.”

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The Hidden Threat to Your Credit Card Rewards: How Private Equity-Bank Partnerships Could Cost You

by Gary Leff on May 3, 2024

May 03 2024

Increased regulatory capital requirements and private equity financing are reshaping the profitability and sustainability of banks’ credit card programs, an overlooked impact that could alter the landscape of credit card rewards.

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Faith Airlines: 1971 Dream Behind Southwest Airlines Could Finally Take Flight Flight [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on May 3, 2024

May 03 2024

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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Wide Open Cathay Pacific Business And First Class Award Space For Start Of 2025

by Gary Leff on May 3, 2024

first class
May 03 2024

Right now there’s exceptional availability in both business and first class between New York JFK and Hong Kong between January and March 8th, which you can use to connect onward in Asia.

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American Airlines Passenger Finds Urine At Seat, Flight Attendant Won’t Let Him Move One Row Back

by Gary Leff on May 2, 2024

airline seats
May 02 2024

Last week a passenger flew American Airlines from Miami to Atlanta. When they boarded flight 2290 on Friday they were told by a flight attendant that someone had urinated in seat 15C on the 12-year old Boeing 737.

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Air France KLM Drops Award Pricing, Makes More Money As A Result [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on May 2, 2024

May 02 2024

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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