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Munich Airport’s Lost Lip Sync Masterpiece Has Returned—And It’s Even Better Than You Remember

by Gary Leff on October 4, 2025

Oct 04 2025

A couple of years ago I went looking for the video and could not find it. I reached out to Munich airport, and they told me that it had been taken down because they only had the rights to use the song for 10 years. I missed it by a matter of weeks.

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Blocked From Prayer? Pastor Says He Was Shut Out of DFW Chapel Due To Muslim Service—Signs Outside Say “All Are Welcome”

by Gary Leff on October 3, 2025

Oct 03 2025

A Baptist pastor says he was shut out of the Dallas–Fort Worth airport chapel during a Muslim prayer service, sparking a viral debate that’s now reached Congress. The airport insists the space is open to everyone at all times, pointing to signage that reads “All Are Welcome.”

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American Airlines Dumped Barclays For Citi—And The Onboard Credit Card Deals Just Got Better (But The Annoying Announcements Stay)

by Gary Leff on October 3, 2025

Oct 03 2025

American’s inflight card pitches are still the 6 a.m. wake-up call everyone dreads—but now Citi’s exclusive deal means the bonus miles onboard are better than what you’ll find anywhere else.

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Woman Steps Out Of Plane Lavatory In A Skincare Mask—Passengers Thought The Grim Reaper Was Coming For Them

by Gary Leff on October 3, 2025

Oct 03 2025

A woman’s mid-air skincare routine turned into an unintentional horror scene. Emerging from the airplane bathroom in a sheet mask and hood, she looked less like a beauty guru—and more like the Grim Reaper coming for passengers.

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Chase Sapphire Reserve’s Refresh Is So Good For Me I’m Kicking Myself For Not Paying The Higher Fee Early

by Gary Leff on October 3, 2025

Oct 03 2025

I wasn’t sure how to feel about the Chase Sapphire Reserve refresh at first. But now I’m realizing the new benefits are such a win for me that I’m kicking myself for not paying the higher fee early.

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Lufthansa’s Premium Service Is Poor—And Flight Attendants Refuse To Help Make It Better [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on October 3, 2025

Oct 03 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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United Passenger Leans Over Toddler To Bite His Girlfriend In The Next Seat [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on October 3, 2025

Oct 03 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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Passenger Manspreads, Eats Tuna, Vapes on Plane—Until His Seatmate Finally Broke

by Gary Leff on October 3, 2025

Oct 03 2025

He hogged the seat, unwrapped a smelly tuna sandwich, and then pulled out a vape. After enduring it all, his seatmate finally snapped—bringing a flight attendant into the confrontation..

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Mesa Card Earns Points For Mortgages, Rarely Offers A Bonus—50K Points Available Until October 15

by Gary Leff on October 2, 2025

Oct 02 2025

The no-fee Mesa Card lets you earn airline miles on your mortgage plus 3x on daycare, insurance and even taxes—and right now it’s offering a rare 50,000-point bonus through October 15.

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Delta Now Sells First Class For $26—Status Upgrades Are Dead

by Gary Leff on October 2, 2025

Oct 02 2025

Delta is now selling first class upgrades for as little as $26. That’s the lowest price I’ve ever seen, and points to how far they’ll go to avoid offering complimentary upgrades to their best customers. They’ve been on a 10-year journey trying to phase out first class upgrades and they’ve nearly accomplished it.

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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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