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TSA Head: Mug Shots To Become Mandatory For Air Travel [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 17, 2023

Mar 17 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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Lap Infants Are A-OK: Don’t Require Children Under 2 To Have Their Own Seat

by Gary Leff on March 17, 2023

Mar 17 2023

When something bad happens to a baby or a toddler, it’s horrible, and you want to do something about it. A child with their own seat and a car seat or CARES harness is the safest option, and many parents choose that. Should we force all parents to do so? I’m not so sure.

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Charlotte Is Getting A New, Massive American Airlines Admirals Club

by Gary Leff on March 17, 2023

Mar 17 2023

American Airlines is getting a huge new Admirals Club lounge in Charlotte. In fact, it will be the airline’s largest lounge, but it will take a couple of years to come to fruition.

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This Airline Worker Looks Defeated By Life – He’ll Rise Up Like The Hero We Need

by Gary Leff on March 16, 2023

Mar 16 2023

An airline passenger captured the moment when an employee out on the ramp took a moment, sat himself down, and appears defeated – or at least contemplating life – likely before rising up again to face the challenges of the airport. The worker’s solemn look is everything.

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Marriott Hotel Threatened To Withhold Money From Server’s Check After CPAC Dine-And-Dash

by Gary Leff on March 16, 2023

Mar 16 2023

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) was recently held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, and one conference goer reported on TripAdvisor that they failed to pay a bar tab. Oops!

How they report the hotel handled it, though, is concerning.

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American Airlines Has Purged Its Accidental ConciergeKey Members

by Gary Leff on March 16, 2023

Mar 16 2023

Last summer, after more than a decade as an American AAdvantage Executive Platinum member, I was elevated to ‘top secret’ ConciergeKey status. The airline rarely talks about ConciergeKey, meant for their highest-spending customers. I was one of the ‘accidental ConciergeKeys’.

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Dad Humming Country Song At TSA Checkpoint Finds The Superstar Next To Him – Joining In

by Gary Leff on March 16, 2023

Mar 16 2023

One dad was “attempting to get his bags through” the x-ray machine in Nashville while singing Morgan Wallen’s “Chasing You” while re-arranging his electronics and liquids.

The man next to him started singing it, too: Morgan Wallen.

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New Free Tool For Searching Airline Award Tickets

by Gary Leff on March 16, 2023

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Mar 16 2023

Roame.travel is a new, free award search tool so I figured it was worth bringing to your attention.

So far they’re just searching (9) award programs for availability

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Director Of Austin Airport “Resigns”

by Gary Leff on March 15, 2023

Mar 15 2023

It seemed pretty obvious that the airport manager didn’t resign, but rather “got resigned.” It turns out there’s not even a resignation letter.

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Checked Bag Took On Life Of Its Own On San Francisco Airport Tarmac [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on March 15, 2023

Mar 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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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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