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Your Amex Platinum Fee Jumps To $895 Next Year—But The New Benefits Start Today

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 2025

Amex Platinum’s annual fee won’t rise to $895 until next year for existing consumer customers, but cardholders can start using all of the new benefits right away.

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American Express Just Hiked Platinum’s Annual Fee To A Record-Breaking $895—But For Once, The Big New Benefits Really Deliver

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 2025

American Express just pushed Platinum’s fee to a record-high $895, but the surprise is that every new perk—from $600 hotel credits to $400 dining—hits immediately, making the card suddenly worth more than ever.

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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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