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American Airlines First Class Passenger Pinned By 100 Pound “Service Dog” For Entire Flight

by Gary Leff on September 16, 2025

Sep 16 2025

An American Airlines first class passenger headed to Houston found themselves stuck on the tarmac for an hour in a hot plane, boxed into their bulkhead seat by a large “service dog” named Bear. He was over 100 pounds, and didn’t stay at his owner’s feet.

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Flight Attendants Once Had To Retire At 32—Now Some Still Work Into Their 80s And Can’t Arm The Doors [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 16, 2025

Sep 16 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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3-Year-Old Declared There Was ‘No Space Left’—So The Plus-Size Passenger Vowed To Report Flight Attendant ‘To The ADA’

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2025

Sep 15 2025

A child’s blunt remark about ‘no space left’ sparked a plus-size passenger’s vow to report a flight attendant ‘to the ADA’ for not proactively offering a seat belt extender.

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U.S. Airlines Sold 5 Billion Passenger Records To The Government To Track Your Travel Without A Warrant [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2025

Sep 15 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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Scott Kirby Once Charged For Water, Fought WiFi—Now He’s Risking Millions On Food To Please Customers

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2025

Sep 15 2025

Once infamous for penny-pinching moves like charging for water, United CEO Scott Kirby is now risking millions on food upgrades he admits can’t be proven to pay off.

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Southwest Flight Attendant Shoved Elderly Wheelchair Passenger Into Her Seat For Landing [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2025

Sep 15 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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29 Hours, One Seat: World’s Longest ‘Direct’ Flight Shanghai To Buenos Aires Coming In December

by Gary Leff on September 15, 2025

Sep 15 2025

China Eastern’s new 29-hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires service via Auckland claims the crown as the world’s longest “direct” passenger flight—an endurance test launching this December.

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Amex Platinum’s Biggest Overhaul Ever Hits Sept. 18—Record Fee, New Perks [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2025

Sep 14 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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“Off The Cliff They Go”: United CEO Says Spirit Airlines Will Be Gone By Year’s End—And Their Model Is Already Dead

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2025

Sep 14 2025

United CEO Scott Kirby predicts Spirit Airlines won’t survive past this year, saying bluntly “Off the cliff they go” and declaring their business model already dead. Here’s why he’s right – and where he’s wrong.

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Citi’s Strata Elite Card Comes Packed With $700 Credits Plus Lounge Benefits—Here’s How To Collect Every Dollar

by Gary Leff on September 14, 2025

Sep 14 2025

I’m a new cardholder so I’ve been diving into the specifics of the benefits. So here’s what to expect.

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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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