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Delta Delay Cost Them Their Alaska Cruise — And A 19th-Century US Law Made It Impossible To Catch Up To The Ship

by Gary Leff on January 22, 2026

Jan 22 2026

A family’s Alaska cruise was effectively over before it began after a delayed Delta flight out of Detroit caused them to miss the only Minneapolis–Vancouver connection that could reach the ship on time.

Delta rebooked them to try to save the trip, but the replacement flight didn’t pan out, and once the cruise sailed there was no “meet it at the next stop” option, because a 19th-century U.S. maritime law prevents cruise ships from carrying passengers between U.S. ports.

American Airlines First Class Lavatory Was “Trashed”—They Handed Him Towels to Clean Up After Other Passengers

by Gary Leff on January 20, 2026

Jan 20 2026

An American Airlines passenger says the first class lavatory on a domestic Boeing 737 was so filthy—water, urine, and toilet paper everywhere—that it looked unusable after a line of coach families had been waiting to use it. When he asked the crew to address it, he says they told him it wasn’t their job and handed him towels to clean it himself.

Streaming CEO Turns First Class Into Content Again—Passenger Says ‘Don’t Record Me,’ Gets Called Racist

by Gary Leff on January 18, 2026

Jan 18 2026

A streaming CEO turned an Air France La Première cabin into content when a lone fellow passenger objected to being filmed and repeatedly asked, “Don’t record me.” The confrontation escalated fast—both sides recording each other and accusations of racism flying—while the broader issue is familiar: airlines have rules about filming other passengers that rarely get enforced. And it’s not even the first time he’s brought a camera-and-commentary routine into a first class cabin.

Delta’s 787-10 Order Wasn’t the End—Insider Points to a Big Airbus A330neo Order Next

by Gary Leff on January 18, 2026

Jan 18 2026

Delta’s new order for 30 Boeing 787-10s (with options for 30 more) doesn’t actually solve its near-term widebody replacement gap, since deliveries don’t start until 2031. Now an insider who correctly flagged the 787 deal months in advance says Delta isn’t done shopping—and the strongest bet is a sizable Airbus order next, most likely A330-900neos, with a case for additional A350-900s as well.

I Expected a Basic Room Near Miami Airport—Here’s How I Ended Up in the Presidential Suite

by Gary Leff on January 14, 2026

Jan 14 2026

I booked what I thought would be a simple one-night stay near Miami airport—then the front desk handed me keys to the Presidential Suite. Here’s how that happened, why this property has become my go-to for airport overnights (especially with kids), and what made this upgrade worth writing about.

Engine Problems Are Forcing United To Park Some Boeing 777s—And The Government Could Restrict Long Overwater Flights

by Gary Leff on January 13, 2026

Jan 13 2026

United is storing Pratt-powered Boeing 777s because engines and parts are scarce. More incidents could cause certification issues, with significant affects on United’s ability to fly long haul.

Passengers Should Stop Asking for Seat Swaps—Offer $20 Instead

by Gary Leff on January 10, 2026

Jan 10 2026

Seat swap requests don’t need to be a morality play. If you want someone else’s seat, treat it like what it is: a tradeable right—offer $20 up front, make it easy to say yes or no, and spare everyone the awkward begging, haggling, and resentment in a cramped cabin.

She Told Her Family She Was a Flight Attendant — Then Used Crew Fast Track With a Fake ID to Board in Uniform

by Gary Leff on January 10, 2026

Jan 10 2026

She told her family she’d landed a flight attendant job—then showed up at the airport in a uniform, flashed a bogus crew ID, and even used crew fast track before boarding a flight as a normal ticketed passenger. Real cabin crew noticed the details didn’t match and exposed the impersonation midflight.

McDonald’s Isn’t Much Of A Food Strategy — But It’s The Most Reliable Restroom Stop When You’re Abroad

by Gary Leff on January 6, 2026

Jan 06 2026

Most travelers don’t seek out McDonald’s abroad for the food. The real value is that it’s a predictable place to stop, walk in unnoticed, and use a clean restroom—something you can’t always count on in parts of Asia, Africa, or even busy tourist districts. Menus change country to country, but the bathrooms are consistent, free, and easy to find, which makes McDonald’s a more useful travel tool than a meal plan.

Hilton Kicks Minnesota Hotel Out of the Brand After Video Shows It Still Turning Away DHS Bookings