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I Put Citi’s New Premium Card Perks To The Test—Here’s How To Max Them Out

by Gary Leff on October 19, 2025

Oct 19 2025

I dug into every benefit Citi offers on its new premium card. The value piles up fast. Here’s how to unlock it all.

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Citi’s Brand New American Airlines Globe Card Analyzed – Big Bonus Masks Strategic Missteps

by Gary Leff on October 19, 2025

Oct 19 2025

Citi and American Airlines just launched the new mid-tier Globe Card, offering a 90,000-mile initial bonus. While the upfront miles are enticing, a deeper analysis reveals significant strategic missteps and surprisingly limited ongoing benefits—here’s exactly who should (and shouldn’t) consider it.

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Everyone Was Trying To Sleep—Except One Delta Business Class Passenger Who Lit Up The Cabin Refusing To Close His Window Shade

by Gary Leff on October 19, 2025

Oct 19 2025

A Delta business-class passenger sparked outrage on a long-haul flight after refusing to close his window shade while everyone else tried to sleep. What began as one traveler’s choice for daylight turned the premium cabin into a bright, restless sea of frustration for everyone else.

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“Clean It Up!” Delta Flight Attendant Squares Off With Southwest Gate Agent In Atlanta Over Boarding Chaos

by Gary Leff on October 19, 2025

Oct 19 2025

A Delta flight attendant in uniform confronted Southwest gate agents in Atlanta, demanding they “clean it up” after witnessing what he saw as an unprofessional boarding gate. The tense exchange—caught on video—shows the Delta crew member calling out Southwest as passengers looked on.

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19 Hours in Air India Business Class—Passenger Told to Eat on Their Lap [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on October 19, 2025

Oct 19 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 Captain Says His Plane Was Hit By Space Debris At 36,000 Feet — New Photos Show Cockpit Damage

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 18 2025

The captain of the United Airlines 737 that diverted to Salt Lake City says his plane was struck by space debris while cruising at 36,000 feet. Newly surfaced photos of the cockpit show impact damage that appears consistent with a high-speed collision from outside the aircraft.

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‘Always Indians’: Viral Airline Trash Video Blames The Wrong Culprit

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 18 2025

A Saudia flight video showing trash-strewn aisles went viral—and quickly turned into a wave of “Always Indians” comments. But the mess says more about airline design, service choices, and load factors than it ever did about culture.

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Sapphire Reserve Refreshed. Amex Revamped. Citi Debuted. In 2025’s Premium Card Arms Race, One Chart Reveals The Real Winner For You

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 18 2025

American Express, Chase, and Capital One have all made changes to their premium rewards cards recently. And Citi has just introduced their competitor in the space. Which one is now the best, and most importantly here’s which one is best for you.

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Doors Wide Open As Denver Airport Train Speeds Through Tunnel—Still Broken After 29 Years

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 18 2025

The airport train at Denver International ran through its tunnel with doors wide open, passengers exposed just feet from the concrete wall. Officials blamed a rider—but the system’s fail safes failed again. Nearly three decades after opening, America’s most overbuilt airport still can’t get the basics right.

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She Paid $795 To Live ‘Upper Class’ In Airport Lounges—Until The Food Arrived

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2025

Oct 18 2025

She paid nearly $800 a year to taste luxury—only to find a lounge burger with a hole in it and service that forgot her order. What’s really behind the “upper class” fantasy of airport lounges?

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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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