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The Cabin ‘Hit 130 Degrees’ Passengers Desperately Fan Themselves – The Flight Attendant’s Advice: Just ‘Meditate’

by Gary Leff on September 22, 2025

Sep 22 2025

Passengers fanned themselves in sweltering heat as the cabin ‘hit 130 degrees,’ only to be told by the flight attendant that the solution was simply to ‘meditate.’

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First-Ever Rove Transfer Bonuses: 20% To Finnair And Flying Blue—Now Playing With The Majors

by Gary Leff on September 22, 2025

Sep 22 2025

Rove is running its first-ever transfer bonuses – 20% to Finnair and Air France KLM. And this isn’t just for a couple of weeks, either.

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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 September 21, 2025

Sep 21 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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ICE Wants Undocumented Immigrants To Self-Deport—With A Free Spirit Airlines Ticket [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 21, 2025

Sep 21 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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Amex Platinum Turns An $895 Fee Into $2,800+ In Perks—And Earns 175,000 Points: Right For You?

by Gary Leff on September 21, 2025

Sep 21 2025

With $2,800+ in usable credits, 175,000 bonus points, and unrivaled lounge perks, here’s how the Amex Platinum can easily outweigh its $895 fee—and whether it makes sense for you.

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Stuck Beside a Miserable Midnight Zoom Call On Delayed Delta Flight—But America’s In-Flight Calling Ban Is Absurd

by Gary Leff on September 21, 2025

Sep 21 2025

A Delta passenger endured a full-volume midnight Zoom call on a delayed flight—proof that America’s ban on in-flight calling punishes the wrong problem.

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‘Never Flying Economy Again’ After Elderly Passenger Leaned, Grabbed, And Pointed Knife For 14 Hours

by Gary Leff on September 21, 2025

Sep 21 2025

A Qatar Airways passenger says a 14-hour flight in economy became a nightmare after her elderly seatmate repeatedly invaded her space, grabbed at her, and even pointed a meal knife while crew failed to intervene.

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90 Seconds To Escape The Plane: Your Carry-On Bag Could Kill—But Is A Selfie Even Worse?

by Gary Leff on September 21, 2025

Sep 21 2025

In an aircraft fire, passengers have just 90 seconds to escape—and grabbing a carry-on or stopping for a selfie could be what dooms everyone behind them. The FAA wants safety videos updated to address passenger bags but that’s unlikely to help.

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Earn 120,000 Southwest Points—Time It Right To Lock In Companion Pass Through 2027

by Gary Leff on September 20, 2025

Sep 20 2025

With the right application and spend strategy, this 120,000-point bonus can turn into nearly two full years of free Companion Pass travel on Southwest.

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$100,000 H1B Visa Fee Chaos—Passengers Flee Planes To Avoid Leaving U.S. Under Illegal And Counterproductive Policy

by Gary Leff on September 20, 2025

Sep 20 2025

Passengers scrambled off planes after Trump’s sudden $100,000 H1B visa fee—an illegal, counterproductive move that disrupted flights and drove skilled workers to stay put in the U.S.

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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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