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DFW’s Terminal D Is About To Become The Best For Lounges In America—Fueled By A Project No One Has Reported Yet

by Gary Leff on August 12, 2025

Aug 12 2025

It will have a Chase, American Express and Capital One lounge along with American’s Admiral’s Club, Flagship business class lounge and Flagship First Dining, plus a The Club and Plaza Premium lounge.

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Same Terminal, $20 More: Uber Charges Delta Flyers Extra At JFK [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on August 12, 2025

Aug 12 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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From Distance To Dollars: Air Canada’s 2026 Aeroplan Overhaul Will Change How You Earn—And Keep—Status

by Gary Leff on August 12, 2025

Aug 12 2025

Air Canada Aeroplan is making some pretty big changes to their frequent flyer program, going into effect January 1, 2026.

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Inside Mayo Clinic’s Planned Private Airport Lounge—The Only One In The World Just For A Single Company’s Employees

by Gary Leff on August 12, 2025

Aug 12 2025

The Mayo Clinic will get its own employee lounge at the Rochester, Minnesota airport. That’s interesting because as best as I can tell it will be the only company-specific airline lounge in operation.

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American Airlines Is Promoting Its New Prague Flight—With A Castle Nowhere Near Prague

by Gary Leff on August 12, 2025

Aug 12 2025

American Airlines is returning to Prague with a summer seasonal flight from Philadelphia onboard a Boeing 787-8 starting May 21, 2026. The airline has been on a blitz to promote the new service…

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Spirit Airlines Admits Its Turnaround Has Failed—Warns It May Not Survive A Year

by Gary Leff on August 11, 2025

Aug 11 2025

Spirit Airlines just issued a warning in its latest SEC filing that they may not last 12 months as a going concern.

(HT: Enilria)

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“Stay Onboard, We’ll Book You a Connection” Delta Crew Nearly Lets LA Passenger Fly To Vegas Before Turning Back

by Gary Leff on August 11, 2025

Aug 11 2025

A passenger accidentally boarded Delta flight 607 from New York JFK to Las Vegas on Sunday. He meant to fly to Los Angeles.

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“Turn Off Your Phone” Passenger Slaps Flight Attendant, Rips Wig, Hurls Glasses—Now She’s Banned Forever And In Jail

by Gary Leff on August 11, 2025

Aug 11 2025

An Ibom Air passenger traveling from Uyo to Lagos, Nigeria was filmed striking a flight attendant and then clashing with airport security on arrival on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The airline has banned her, and she’s been remanded to Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending court proceedings.

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Hyatt Auctions Full Hotel Buyouts, $3,000 Boots, And 100K AAdvantage Miles Starting At 5,000 Points

by Gary Leff on August 11, 2025

Aug 11 2025

Hyatt is offering Experiences for bid start at 5,000 points focused on their new Bunkhouse brand they’ve acquired. Auctions run through August 18. Depending on the price they go for, some of these could be really cool for many of you.

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Naked Pilot Roams Hotel At 2:30 a.m.—Stripped Of Flight After Guests Spot Stroll Through Bar And Spa

by Gary Leff on August 11, 2025

Aug 11 2025

Around 2:30 a.m. on August 5, wandered around unadorned through the hotel’s reception, bar areas, and into the gym and spa after an extended drinking session. Passengers at the resort recognized him as the pilot of their inbound aircraft and alerted the airline.

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