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19 Hours in Air India Business Class—Passenger Told to Eat on Their Lap [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on October 19, 2025

Oct 19 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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United Captain Says His Plane Was Hit By Space Debris At 36,000 Feet — New Photos Show Cockpit Damage

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 18 2025

The captain of the United Airlines 737 that diverted to Salt Lake City says his plane was struck by space debris while cruising at 36,000 feet. Newly surfaced photos of the cockpit show impact damage that appears consistent with a high-speed collision from outside the aircraft.

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‘Always Indians’: Viral Airline Trash Video Blames The Wrong Culprit

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 18 2025

A Saudia flight video showing trash-strewn aisles went viral—and quickly turned into a wave of “Always Indians” comments. But the mess says more about airline design, service choices, and load factors than it ever did about culture.

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Sapphire Reserve Refreshed. Amex Revamped. Citi Debuted. In 2025’s Premium Card Arms Race, One Chart Reveals The Real Winner For You

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 18 2025

American Express, Chase, and Capital One have all made changes to their premium rewards cards recently. And Citi has just introduced their competitor in the space. Which one is now the best, and most importantly here’s which one is best for you.

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Doors Wide Open As Denver Airport Train Speeds Through Tunnel—Still Broken After 29 Years

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 18 2025

The airport train at Denver International ran through its tunnel with doors wide open, passengers exposed just feet from the concrete wall. Officials blamed a rider—but the system’s fail safes failed again. Nearly three decades after opening, America’s most overbuilt airport still can’t get the basics right.

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She Paid $795 To Live ‘Upper Class’ In Airport Lounges—Until The Food Arrived

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 18 2025

She paid nearly $800 a year to taste luxury—only to find a lounge burger with a hole in it and service that forgot her order. What’s really behind the “upper class” fantasy of airport lounges?

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New Cockpit Photos May Show What Struck The United 737 — Injuring A Pilot And Sparking Space Debris Fears

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 18 2025

New photos from watchdog JonNYC of the United 737 cockpit show damage that may reveal what struck the jet mid-flight, injuring a pilot. The images deepen the mystery over whether space debris or rare high-altitude hail was to blame.

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Broadway Is Dying-And NYC Hotel And Airbnb Policies Killed It [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 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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Flames Erupt From Overhead Bin As Flight Attendants Douse Battery Fire, Jet Diverts

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 18 2025

Smoke poured from an overhead bin after a lithium battery caught fire on board, sending passengers scrambling as flight attendants rushed in with extinguishers. The crew contained the blaze and the jet diverted safely after the dramatic in-cabin emergency.

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Amex CEO Reports Explosive Platinum Card Growth, $10 Billion In Annual Fees, And Hints At An Even More Ultra-Premium Card Coming

by Gary Leff on October 17, 2025

Oct 17 2025

American Express CEO Steve Squeri says Platinum card growth has surged to record levels, generating $10 billion a year in fees. He also hinted that Amex may soon introduce an even more exclusive ultra-premium card.

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