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Game-Changer: Air India Plans New Non-Stop Flights from Delhi to LA and Dallas

by Gary Leff on January 5, 2024

Jan 05 2024

Air India, which went from near-collapse to new planes, new seats and new uniforms, is planning to fly from Delhi to both Los Angeles and Dallas – Fort Worth, according to an internal schedule. Specific flight numbers, flight times, and an aircraft type have been assigned.

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Here’s How You Know You Think About Miles WAY Too Much!

by Gary Leff on January 5, 2024

Jan 05 2024

You hear the words “mile a minute” and find yourself pondering the concept of earning bonus miles as a function of time.

You answer the question, “How many miles per gallon do you get?” with “It depends on what credit card I use.”…

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The Hotel Prank That Fooled A Town: My Debate Geek Sign Swap Sparked Outrage And Laughter

by Gary Leff on January 5, 2024

Jan 05 2024

There was a double wedding at the hotel, ‘congratulations Kim and Don, Barry and whomever’ After about 10 minutes we had our master stroke, or at least what seemed like genius to a bunch of 17 year olds away from home, out of state, and full of themselves.

We went back downstairs, stood on each others’ shoulders, and changed the sign.

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Flight From Hell: Man Claiming To Be The Devil Attacks Lavatory Door Where Crew Hid Girlfriend For Safety

by Gary Leff on January 5, 2024

Jan 05 2024

Thursday’s JetBlue flight 170 from Fort Lauderdale to Boston had to divert to Orlando, and passengers didn’t reach their destination until after 4:30 in the morning, when a man on board revealed himself to be the devil and punched the woman he was traveling with.

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Why Your Marriott Reviews Might Not Matter: The Infrequent Guest Bias Revealed

by Gary Leff on January 5, 2024

outside marriott hotel
Jan 05 2024

When I stay with Hyatt, I regularly receive a survey after I’ve checked out. I rarely do with Marriott. I’ve just learned why: Marriott won’t send a survey to a guest that’s completed one within the past 60 days.

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True Crime: Murder Investigation Freezes American Airlines Refund, Sparks Outrage

by Gary Leff on January 5, 2024

Jan 05 2024

In what may be the strangest airline Catch-22 I’ve ever head, an American Airlines passenger can’t get a refund that they’re entitled to, because of an ongoing murder investigation. It’s almost like Joseph Heller is working the refunds department at an airline.

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TSA Meltdown In Orlando, Passengers Missing Flights Amidst Extreme 80 Minute Waits [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on January 5, 2024

Jan 05 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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Asiana Elevates Coach Travel: Free Lounge Access at Seoul’s Incheon Airport in 2024

by Gary Leff on January 5, 2024

Jan 05 2024

Star Alliance member Asiana is offering free lounge access to all coach passengers transiting through Seoul for all of 2024. Anyone with an airport transit of less than 24 hours booking their flights through a travel agent can take advantage of access to a Plaza Premium lounge at the Incheon airport.

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Latest United Airlines Filing Suggests Headquarters Move Out Of Chicago

by Gary Leff on January 4, 2024

Jan 04 2024

In late December United filed a “large development review” plan with the City of Denver. Yes they’re going to initially going to add 12 flight simulators for pilot training. They are also working on a new corporate campus that would support 5,000 employees, enough to move all the workers at the current Chicago Willis Tower headquarters.

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Luxury To Europe For Less: Incredible Business Class Fares From $1698 Roundtrip, Before They’re Gone

by Gary Leff on January 4, 2024

first class seats
Jan 04 2024

There’s a legit fare sale from Star Alliance member TAP Air Portugal. They’re mostly promoting good coach deals (like Chicago to Copenhagen from $379 roundtrip), but it turns out there are even better business class offers. And the fare deals allow Lisbon stopovers at no extra charge.

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