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Second Delta 737 In Six Weeks Landed Missing A Wing Flap—This Time In Austin (Video)

by Gary Leff on August 21, 2025

Aug 21 2025

A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-800 flew from Orlando to Austin on Tuesday with a partially broken, dislodged piece of the wing. Despite the dislodged outboard left flap, flight 1893 landed safely. Here’s video of the broken piece, inflight and as the aircraft landed

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British Airways Quit Dallas This Year—They’re Reversing Course For 2026

by Gary Leff on August 21, 2025

Aug 21 2025

British Airways is with daily service and increasing Miami to double daily. They announced their exit from DFW a year ago, along with dropping its second Miami flight.

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Dog Ate Her Passport Hours Before Jamaica Flight—A Wild Buffalo Detour Still Got Her to the Beach

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Aug 20 2025

A dog chewed a woman’s passport while she was packing for an international trip. She was set to leave in 12 hours.

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They Paid Up To $169 For Window Seats—United And Delta Knew There Was No Window, Now Both Face Class Action Suits

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Aug 20 2025

It wasn’t just United, Delta is being sued also for selling seats next to the fuselage, marketed as window seats, but with no cutout to see outside.

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Terrified Passengers Sent ‘Goodbye Texts’ As Boeing 757 Engine Erupts In Flames Over Italy [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Aug 20 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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150% Transfer Bonuses, Helicopter Rides, And Gold Status For Delta Flights — All Free From Bilt Rewards

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

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Aug 20 2025

I’m increasingly loving Bilt Rewards even without the credit card. If you aren’t a member (it’s free) you’re missing out – on points you could be earning, and on the most valuable points currency.

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Forget First Class Seats — SWISS’s New Grand Suite Is The Bedroom In The Sky To Book For 2026

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Aug 20 2025

SWISS is introducing two distinct, fully enclosed First Class suites – rolling out first on the Boston – Zurich route at the start of 2026, and already bookable.

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Delta’s Next Europe Flight Is On The Line—Ibiza, Malta Or Sardinia? You Decide

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Aug 20 2025

Delta is running a “Route Race” where they say they’re letting SkyMiles members and their employees vote on one European island that will be added as a summer 2026 destination.

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Queen Elizabeth Refused To Open A UK Airport Terminal Because British Airways Followed Gun Laws

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Aug 20 2025

Queen Elizabeth II refused to honor an airport by opening its new terminal in 2000 because an airline – following British law – refused to transport his gun when he was flying up to see her at Balmoral Castle.

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Passengers Tackle Hammer-Wielding Man Who Set Milan Airport Check-In Ablaze

by Gary Leff on August 20, 2025

Aug 20 2025

A man in the check‑in hall ignited a fire and started swinging a hammer at the desks and monitors at Milan Malpensa airport terminal 1 just before 11 a.m. local time this morning.

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