After five years without a raise, 71% of United Airlines flight attendants rejected a union-backed deal that barely kept up with inflation. Now, the union is back at the table with eight new demands — from ground pay to better layover hotels.
American Airlines has fired two flight attendants — at their union’s insistence. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants reported both crewmembers for unpaid dues, triggering mandatory termination under its own contract.
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A passenger who pre-ordered a vegetarian meal began eating when their tray arrived — only to be scolded for “ruining the flight” by a seatmate who insisted everyone in the row must wait. Airline etiquette or invented rule? In coach, it’s simple: eat when it’s served.
At 2,000 feet over Cleveland, a Southwest jet and a medical helicopter crossed paths—while the tower’s calm “Roger” left pilots to save themselves.
For the first time since 2019, Lufthansa’s Miles & More again allows U.S. points transfers—now instantly and at a 1:1 ratio through Rove. The move ends a six-year freeze and marks a major shift in Lufthansa’s interpretation of Germany’s payments law.
From rubbery eggs to lifeless pancakes, U.S. airline breakfasts have never figured out altitude—or appetite. The fix isn’t more bacon, it’s rethinking the entire meal: stop serving “breakfast” and start serving food that actually works in the air and on the ground.
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.
One traveler turned ATL into a full-blown lounge marathon—3 hours, 9 lounges, 8 drinks—squeezing every last airport perk from his credit card. He rode the Plane Train, dodged Sky Club lines, and tested the 3-hour rule to its limits. Was it worth it? Watch and decide.
Southwest has outgrown its 737-only strategy and faces limits on where it can fly and how much it can grow. Analysts say Breeze Airways’ A220 fleet could be the fast-track solution — if Southwest is willing to break its Boeing habit.
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 »
