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The Very Best Barbecue Spots In Austin Right Now

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2023

Sep 15 2023

Here’s the lowdown on the best barbecue in Austin. I’ve lived in Austin for about a decade and get asked all the time by people visiting the city – and there are a lot more visitors than there used to be! – what barbecue they should seek out while they’re here?

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Is It Wrong To Leave Girlfriend’s Parents In Coach When You Upgrade To First Class?

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2023

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Sep 15 2023

You shouldn’t wish discomfort on anyone, and should be happy that anyone you ostensibly care about can escape coach. Leave an expectation for ‘solidarity’ (shared misery) to the French.

At the end of the day, be happy for anyone who upgrades when it isn’t taking an upgrade away from you.

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I’m Increasingly Concerned About Air Traffic Control, And Grateful For Pilots

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2023

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Sep 15 2023

The tower was willing to let planes depart, but more than one captain wasn’t comfortable doing so in the face of missed approaches and windshear warnings.

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American Airlines Issued Controversial New Policy About Facial Hair

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2023

Sep 15 2023

American Airlines will no longer allow anyone with a beard or goatee to occupy a jumpseat in the cockpit on a mainline aircraft, citing risk that in the event oxygen masks are needed that facial hair will interfere with full flow of oxygen.

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Southwest Airlines: Don’t Feed The Pilots [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2023

Sep 15 2023

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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Air China Has Filed To Fly New York To Los Angeles

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2023

Sep 15 2023

Star Alliance member Air China plans to operate a flight within the United States, from New York to Los Angeles.

The trick is that they will only be able to carry their own connecting passengers on the New York JFK to Los Angeles flight.

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Non-Delta Flyers Benefit Most From Sky Club Changes

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2023

Sep 14 2023

Amex Platinum customers who don’t focus their travel on Delta actually seem to come out ahead, even as their unlimited benefit (which they weren’t making full use of) gets scaled back.

For Delta loyalists with an Amex Platinum, well, that’s another story entirely.

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People Are Leaving Stinky Things In The Front Trunks Of Rental Car EVs [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2023

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Sep 14 2023

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: We’re Not Done Making Changes To SkyMiles Status – Or First Class

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2023

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Sep 14 2023

At the Morgan Stanley 11th Annual Laguna Conference, Delta was asked about changes to the airline’s loyalty program.

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New: Spy On The Best Award Availability That Other Frequent Flyers Are Finding

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2023

Sep 14 2023

So this is pretty interesting, a new feature from Point.me lets you see what awards other people are finding. Great inspiration for your own mileage redemptions!

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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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