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Airlines Call Me Tone Deaf—A New Book Showed Me How Being On The Spectrum Kept This Blog Alive 23 Years

by Gary Leff on September 19, 2025

Sep 19 2025

I’ve written this blog alone for 23 years, and a new book helped me see how being ‘on the spectrum’ is the reason it worked.

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Airline Miles on Debit Cards? Southwest Just Found a Way To Bring Them Back

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 2025

Airlines aren’t getting a share of debit payments currently. The last major U.S. mileage-earning debit card was the SunTrust Delta SkyMiles product a decade ago.

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New American Airlines Amenity Kits Promise Luxury—Deliver Eye Masks and Socks

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 2025

American Airlines has been swapping out amenity kits with new limited edition offerings with the same regularity that DiCaprio ditches girlfriends the minute they pass driver’s ed. But they just need to go back to the ThisIsGround bags and their contents from before the pandemic.

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Southwest Passenger Finds Gun Onboard—Crew Demands He Delete Evidence Or Be Removed [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 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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New Data Shows Europe to U.S. Fall Travel Plunges Up To 12.5% — Expect Fares To Be Slashed To Fill Seats

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 2025

Advance bookings for fall travel from Europe to the U.S. are down as much as 12.5%, a sharp drop that could push airlines to cut fares in order to keep planes full.

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American Airlines Passenger Tried To Kill Her Dad With Rat Poison, Attacks Flight Attendant, Duct-Taped To Seat

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 2025

An American Airlines passenger on a Charlotte–Las Vegas flight was duct-taped to her seat after threatening to kill a flight attendant, kicking crew members, and bragging mid-air that she once tried to kill her father with rat poison.

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Amex Platinum Mirror Card Just Dropped—How To Get Yours Before Everyone Else Does

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 2025

American Express just refreshed Platinum benefits, but what everyone’s rushing to do is order the flashy new mirror card design—here’s exactly how.

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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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Gary LeffGary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.

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