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Airport Lounge Food Story Takes a Wild, Unexpected Turn [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on June 10, 2024

Jun 10 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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Delta Flight Attendant’s Ultimate Tip For Asking Out A Member Of The Cabin Crew: Perfect Timing And Approach

by Gary Leff on June 10, 2024

Jun 10 2024

A Delta Air Lines flight attendant shares some basic advice for the best way to ask out a member of the cabin crew on your flight: do it discretely and at the end of a flight, and I would add hopefully after you’ve made a connection of some kind over drink service, trash pickup or in the galley.

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Service Animals On Planes: It’s All Of Us Who Bear The Cost

by Gary Leff on June 10, 2024

Jun 10 2024

Airlines allow passengers to bring service animals on planes without extra charges, placing the burden of accommodating these animals on other passengers, often leading to space and comfort issues.

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Midnight Booking Meltdown: This Simple Trick Ensures You Never Get Turned Away By Your Hotel [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on June 10, 2024

Jun 10 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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Activist Investor Takes $2B Stake In Southwest Airlines, Plans To Demand Changes

by Gary Leff on June 10, 2024

Jun 10 2024

Activist investor Elliott Capital Management has taken a nearly $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines, and plans to push for changes to their business. That’s a huge investment for a carrier with a current market cap of about $16.5 billion. It should earn them board seats.

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If You Want To Bring Extra Bags On A Plane, Can You Just Attach Them All Together (So They Count As One)?

by Gary Leff on June 9, 2024

Jun 09 2024

That’s two separate restrictions: number of pieces and size. But as long as the bag will fit in the sizer, if you link them all together are several different bags really one? What is a “bag” or “item” anyway? And when does one bag become two or three?

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Watch: Southwest Airlines Karen Melts Down Over MAGA Hat-Wearing Passenger

by Gary Leff on June 9, 2024

Jun 09 2024

A woman being dubbed “Southwest Airlines Karen” had a meltdown during boarding of a Southwest Airlines flight. A passenger wearing a MAGA hat boarded the flight and she was triggered. The Man In The Donald Trump Hat began to film her, and she shouts “Somebody call security!” after demanding that he put his phone down.

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Twice-Banned Conservative Activist Back on Planes, Reignites Controversy With Political Stunt

by Gary Leff on June 9, 2024

Jun 09 2024

He’s bringing politics into a metal tube that’s about to be sealed, trapping everyone – from different backgrounds and beliefs – inside. This can only serve to provoke. In fact, the reason for wearing the shirt is to provoke.

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Criticism Of Delta SkyMiles Deemed Racist: “SkyPesos” Nickname Under Fire

by Gary Leff on June 9, 2024

Jun 09 2024

A recent blog post calls out frequent flyers using the term “SkyPesos” for Delta’s SkyMiles as potentially racist. And, since it acknowledges that the term – which took off in mileage circles – is something that I originated, they’re suggesting that I’m being racist.

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Frontier Airlines Stops Selling Tickets, Tells Customers To Watch Roaring Kitty Instead [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on June 9, 2024

Jun 09 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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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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