Delta Found A Way Around Tariffs—So Missoni Bedding Is Finally Coming To Business Class Flights Across The Pond

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May 09 2025

Delta was expected to start offering new bedding and a mattress pad in long haul business class in early May. That was delayed because the cost of the Missoni products become prohibitive under the new tariff regime.

Now – just like with taking delivery of new Airbus aircraft without tariffs – Delta has figured out a way around the most draconian fees so that they can move forward with the product plan.

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19 Things I Love About The Capital One Venture X Card

May 09 2025

There’s no question that Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the most exciting premium rewards card of the last couple of years. It has a huge up front bonus offer, strong points-earning, airport lounge access and a host of premium benefits.

Here are the 19 things I’m loving about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card.

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Trump Administration’s Big Fix For Air Traffic Control Released: More Money Needed, But No Real Reform

May 08 2025

There’s no question we’re dealing with a crumbling system. That’s the fault of the FAA (how the system is managed) and Congress (poor funding models, no accountability). We’re literally decades behind NavCanada, with nearly 40% of systems “unsustainable” according to the Government Accountability Office.

The DOT does a simple job both telling and showing why there’s going to need to be an investment here. As it is, there are 300 near-collisions per year.

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