With Only 9 Days Left For The Federal Mask Mandate, Disarray Over Whether It’s Extended

by Gary Leff

Mar 09 2022

The fact that the transportation mask mandate is set to end in nine days and no decision about its future has been announced yet – or even leaked – tells me that the administration has had internal disagreement and uncertainty on what to do with it.

While I anticipated Russia’s invasion of Ukraine I didn’t anticipate that it could play into the decision over whether to extend the federal transportation mask mandate. But the decision is ultimately a political one, and current politics could move up when the mandate gets lifted – no longer having to wait until close to the midterms.

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New $59 Airport ‘Americas Pass’ Gets Access To Broad Lounge Network

by Gary Leff

Mar 08 2022

And it’s even less than that because through April 17, children under 12 access these lounges free with an adult with promo code KIDS4FREE, so families can plan on better value for a limited time.

And promo code SPRING10 is valid for 10% off purchases making access to Plaza Premium, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and other lounges cheaper still. While this is aimed at their more expensive lounge passes, “[t]he promotion also applies for the new Americas Pass.”

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Ukranian Flight Attendants Beg NATO For No Fly Zone

by Gary Leff

Mar 08 2022

Ukrainian flight Attendants are on social media promoting a NATO No Fly Zone over their country. The Russian Air Force has been shockingly absent, likely less capable than believed, but still poses a threat. And this would allow for Ukranian air superiority. They argue that a NATO No Fly Zone would put an end to the war. This seems… inadvisable.

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