‘He Needs To Do Potty!’ United Airlines Karen Walks Dog Through Galley In Diaper—Snaps When Crew Objects to Poo In Food Prep Area

by Gary Leff

May 14 2025

A United Airlines passenger, being dubbed a ‘Karen’, brought her dog to the galley of a Boeing 787. When a flight attendant reprimanded her – the dog can’t be in the food prep area – the woman defended the choice to bring him there: “He needs to do potty!”

The passenger felt that because the dog was wearing a diaper that made it o.k. to walk him through the aircraft, including the galley. And she got stern with the crewmember: “I don’t appreciate you taking that tone with me.”

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‘Slap In The Face’: American Airlines Said Drink Service Was Gone For Good—Now It’s Back, And Crew Say They Were Lied To

by Gary Leff

May 14 2025

With American Airlines adding back a second drink service in economy on longer domestic flights, and adding back pre-meal beverage service for international premium destination flights departing before 9:01 p.m. local time, their flight attendants union is up in arms – they want more cabin crew on flights to do the service.

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US Government Promotes Ritz-Carlton Once Used For Torture—Marriott Still Proudly Flies Its Flag

by Gary Leff

hotel lobby
May 14 2025

State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce gives a guided tour of the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, an informercial from the official government account on Twitter. Bruce accompanied President Trump on his four-day visit to the Middle East.

The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh was used as a government torture site and Marriott never spoke up about its brand being used this way.

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Citi’s AAdvantage Business Card Has A Hidden Perk That Pays For Itself Every Year

by Gary Leff

May 13 2025

I’m not saying this is the most rewarding card for spending, although it can be an important part of American AAdvantage status-earning. But it makes clear sense to get, given the value proposition of the upfront bonus offer, and for me it makes a lot of sense to keep because I get value out of the wifi rebate alone and then can continue to have the benefits of the card.

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American Airlines Cut Coach Drinks In January—Now They’re Reversing Course As Premium Pivot Begins

by Gary Leff

a321 aisle
May 13 2025

In January, American Airlines stopped doing second drink service on long domestic coach flights. By making passengers request a second drink, either making you press the flight attendant call button and risk angering crew or heading to the galley for a drink and risk angering crew, the airline would save money on soda. They’ve reversed course quickly.

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