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JetBlue’s Plane Went Mechanical. They Refunded Without Consent—And Left The Passenger Paying To Get Home

by Gary Leff on August 31, 2025

Aug 31 2025

The next flight that JetBlue offered was two days later. They told the agent they did not want that. They were still pushing for alternatives, but the agent processed a refund of the ticket.

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Hours In The Air With Every Toilet Broken: Passengers Instructed To Relieve Themselves In Bottles [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on August 31, 2025

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Aug 31 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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Florida Hotel Guest Shouts ‘Good Thing I’m On YouTube’ After Lighting Cigarette And Throwing Designer Drug At Police

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 2025

She argues “it’s my room, I paid $250,” tries to light a cigarette, and throws kratom powder while claiming it’s “illegal opium” and offering it to an officer.

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Airlines Now Pay The Taliban $700 A Flight—Their New Cash Cow For ‘Safe Passage’ Over Afghanistan

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 2025

Airlines are running out of viable routes between Europe and Asia. But one safehaven has emerged: Afghanistan. Their skies were once avoided during decades of war but are now relatively low risk (!) with the Taliban offering stability.

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Pilots Are Forced To Quit At 65—Then Keep Flying Passengers The Next Day (The Reason Isn’t Safety)

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 2025

Pilots are forced into mandatory retirement at age 65 in the United States, regardless of their health or ability. This is appalling, and it’s time to change this rule.

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150 Sick In Sheraton Food Poisoning Outbreak—Guest Said ‘The Hotel Ran Out Of Toilet Paper’ [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 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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Six Unions Stage Rare ‘Intervention’ At American Airlines Over Failing Management

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 2025

Unions at American Airlines are worried that an airline that underperforms will have less money to pay them – meaning long-term lower wages and less job security.

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American Airlines Passenger Grabs Woman By The Neck As Shouts Of ‘Call The Police!’ Ring Out

by Gary Leff on August 30, 2025

Aug 30 2025

A violent altercation erupted as American Airlines Flight 2249 arrived in Miami, with one passenger grabbing a woman by the neck. Chaos filled the cabin as others shouted “Call the police!” and scrambled to intervene. The when a fight broke out after the flight from Nassau landed on August 25, 2025.

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Supplier Leak Reveals Singapore Airlines Plans Caviar In Business Class—While Rivals Still Serve $6 Wine

by Gary Leff on August 29, 2025

Aug 29 2025

Only Qatar Airways and THAI offer caviar in long haul business class. And it’s surprisingly inexpensive to do. The investment, for them, almost seems like a no-brainer.

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Easiest Hotel Status Ever—Credit Card Status Alone Unlocks Top Tier Through 2026

by Gary Leff on August 29, 2025

Aug 29 2025

You can even get status if you have a premium credit card or airline status or cruise status but don’t have any hotel status.

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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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