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New Data Shows Europe to U.S. Fall Travel Plunges Up To 12.5% — Expect Fares To Be Slashed To Fill Seats

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 2025

Advance bookings for fall travel from Europe to the U.S. are down as much as 12.5%, a sharp drop that could push airlines to cut fares in order to keep planes full.

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American Airlines Passenger Tried To Kill Her Dad With Rat Poison, Attacks Flight Attendant, Duct-Taped To Seat

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 2025

An American Airlines passenger on a Charlotte–Las Vegas flight was duct-taped to her seat after threatening to kill a flight attendant, kicking crew members, and bragging mid-air that she once tried to kill her father with rat poison.

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Amex Platinum Mirror Card Just Dropped—How To Get Yours Before Everyone Else Does

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 2025

American Express just refreshed Platinum benefits, but what everyone’s rushing to do is order the flashy new mirror card design—here’s exactly how.

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Your Amex Platinum Fee Jumps To $895 Next Year—But The New Benefits Start Today

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 2025

Amex Platinum’s annual fee won’t rise to $895 until next year for existing consumer customers, but cardholders can start using all of the new benefits right away.

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American Express Just Hiked Platinum’s Annual Fee To A Record-Breaking $895—But For Once, The Big New Benefits Really Deliver

by Gary Leff on September 18, 2025

Sep 18 2025

American Express just pushed Platinum’s fee to a record-high $895, but the surprise is that every new perk—from $600 hotel credits to $400 dining—hits immediately, making the card suddenly worth more than ever.

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Leaked: American Airlines Saves 777-200s From Retirement—Fast WiFi, New Cabins Coming

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2025

Sep 17 2025

American Airlines will keep its aging 777-200 fleet flying—starting with faster WiFi in 2026 and new cabins to follow.

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Airport’s Plan To Kill By-The-Seat Private Jet Flights Collapses In Federal Court — A Warning To Cities Nationwide

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2025

Sep 17 2025

A federal appeals court struck down Westchester County’s attempt to block by-the-seat private jet flights, a ruling that signals other cities can’t use local airport rules to keep out public access.

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Delta Sky Club Rules Fight Ends With Passenger Wheeled Out In Handcuffs

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2025

Sep 17 2025

Police body cam video has been releaed showing a passenger being removed from the Delta SKy Club at West Palm Beach airport. The customer kept insisting they were entitled to access, but the lounge disagreed and eventually called the cops.

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Delta’s A321neos Stuck In The Desert Over Flat Bed Seat Problems—Now To Fly With Unprecedented 44 Domestic First Class

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2025

Sep 17 2025

Delta Air Lines has a crazy new configuration that’s been leaked for its Airbus A321neo aircraft – with 44 first class seats – as leaked by aviation watchdog JonNYC. This would entail 11 rows of standard first class.

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Changed Again: New $250 Hotel Credit And More Flexible $500 Edit Credit

by Gary Leff on September 17, 2025

Sep 17 2025

Chase Sapphire Reserve is getting even more valuable in 2026, adding a new $250 hotel credit and making its $500 Edit credit easier to use.

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