Airlines are running out of viable routes between Europe and Asia. But one safehaven has emerged: Afghanistan. Their skies were once avoided during decades of war but are now relatively low risk (!) with the Taliban offering stability.
Pilots are forced into mandatory retirement at age 65 in the United States, regardless of their health or ability. This is appalling, and it’s time to change this rule.
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Unions at American Airlines are worried that an airline that underperforms will have less money to pay them – meaning long-term lower wages and less job security.
A violent altercation erupted as American Airlines Flight 2249 arrived in Miami, with one passenger grabbing a woman by the neck. Chaos filled the cabin as others shouted “Call the police!” and scrambled to intervene. The when a fight broke out after the flight from Nassau landed on August 25, 2025.
Only Qatar Airways and THAI offer caviar in long haul business class. And it’s surprisingly inexpensive to do. The investment, for them, almost seems like a no-brainer.
You can even get status if you have a premium credit card or airline status or cruise status but don’t have any hotel status.
The airline has seen its costs rise – and not just post-pandemic labor cost increases. They inauguarated a new four-building, 11-acre corporate campus last year. Spirit!
New headphones launch in long haul business class and premium economy starting Monday, September 1 – with premium cross country and long haul Hawaii flighs getting these “by mid-September.”
Trump administration Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says that he walks through airports and diagnoses children with “mitochondrial challenges and inflammation” based on their looks.
Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.
Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. More About Gary »
