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Video: Walk From Airport to Las Vegas Strip Interrupted Due to Construction
I found out that the walk from the airport to the Las Vegas Strip is currently interrupted due to construction as I was recording a video while walking yesterday, Monday, April 20, 2026.
This is the video that was recorded yesterday — and I...
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He Refused Every Drink and Snack on the Flight. That Got Him Arrested
Flight attendants noticed something unusual when one passenger refused everything on a long flight—and alerted authorities. It’s no secret that, when you travel, you’re being watched. Regardless of what country…

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Mexico’s President Flew Economy To Europe — Her Predecessor Sold The VIP Jet
Mexico’s president flew economy to Europe on her first trip to the continent since taking office, then posted a photo of herself working from her coach seat on the way to Barcelona. Surely she's not serving the public well by turning long-haul travel into a performance of thrift rather...

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Air France Cancelled A Valid Business Class Ticket, Said They Could Fix It — Then Demanded $1,800 More To Travel Anyway
Air France canceled a valid last-minute business class ticket after issuing it and charging the card, then told the customer he had 24 hours to call if he wanted to keep the itinerary. He called within hours, did exactly what the airline instructed, and was still told the only way...

One Mile at a Time
My Petty Luxury Hotel Complaint: Minor, But Am I Being Unreasonable?
Let me start by acknowledging that in the scheme of things that matter, this doesn’t even rank. But OMAAT is also about covering the little details of the airline & hotel industry (I mean, I write about my favorite airline boarding music), so please indulge me for a moment.

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American Airlines Offered A Stranded Business Class Passenger A Motel 6 — Never Let The Airline Pick Your Hotel
American Airlines stranded an international business class passenger overnight and offered a Motel 6, a reminder that the free hotel an airline gives you after a cancellation may be the last place you actually want to spend the night. If you can front the cost, booking your own room and...

One Mile at a Time
Alaska & Bank Of America Expand Partnership: New Credit Cards & Perks
As we all know, nowadays a large percentage of profits in the US airline industry are derived from loyalty programs, and in particular, co-brand credit card agreements. The bigger an airline is, the more lucrative its loyalty program can be.

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SAS A320 Business Class Review: Better Food, Same Old Seat
We began our journey back to the USA with a morning flight from Zurich to Copenhagen on an Airbus A320 in business class, my first chance to experience the “new” SAS premium cabin on a shorthaul flight. SAS A320 Business Class Review (ZRH-CPH) The “new” SAS Business Class on intra-European...
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IHG Business Premier card: Best-ever 200K Welcome Offer (Ending soon)
Update 4/16: Like the World of Hyatt Business and Chase Freedom Unlimited cards, this IHG Business Premier offer will be ending at 9 am on 4/30/26. Unlike the first, this is a very good offer, and is worth considering if you’re engaged with the IHG ecosystem. Don’t forget, it’s available via...

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Targeted Citi Travel℠ hotel stay promos: $50 off $300, 10% off up to $750 spend, & more
Some Citi cardholders are being targeted with an offer giving a discount when booking a hotel stay through Citi Travel℠. There are different offers out there, so be sure to check to see if you have one of the offers listed below or a different one. The Deals There are...
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How to avoid airline surcharges | Coffee Break Ep102 | 4-21-26
Airline fuel surcharges are going up! We’ve recently seen Air France KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic increase surcharges on their awards and it’s looking like a trend. In this podcast episode, we’ll talk about the different ways you can avoid them. How to avoid airline surcharges Watch the full...

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American Airlines Served Broken Glass In First Class — That’s Worth A $100 Voucher [Roundup]
American Airlines served a business class meal with glass in it, plus Southwest gate-checking bags despite empty bin space, Alaska and Bank of America extending their card deal, better meals returning to American at Heathrow, and more.

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Get waived purchase fees from MastercardGiftCard.com, TheGiftCardShop.com, & AmexGiftCard.com
MastercardGiftCard.com, TheGiftCardShop.com, and AmexGiftCard.com are all offering waived purchase fees when using promo codes. The Deals Get waived purchase fees when buying gift cards from the following Incomm-run sites: MastercardGiftCard.com – $50+ Mastercard gift cards with promo code MOM26 Direct link to offer TheGiftCardShop.com – $50+ Visa & Mastercard gift...

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Trump Floats Bailout For Bankrupt Spirit Airlines And Hopes For A Buyer
With new comments from President Donald Trump suggesting openess to a bailout, Spirit Airlines is now at the center of an uncomfortable question: should the government step in to save it? Trump Floats Government Help For Spirit Airlines As Bankruptcy Crisis Deepens President Trump suggested that the federal government could...

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Southwest Captain Incapacitated After Cockpit Display Smacked Him In The Head During Takeoff
Shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas, a Southwest captain was struck in the head by the cockpit heads-up display hard enough to leave him seeing stars and vomiting, forcing the flight to turn back.

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Top United Executive Trashes American Airlines CEO: ‘He’s No Bob Crandall’
A top United executive took a personal shot at American Airlines CEO Robert Isom during FAA meetings over Chicago O’Hare, saying “he’s no Bob Crandall” while arguing American’s weak position there was the result of its own decisions.

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Hyatt promo: Get 20% points back on Las Vegas award stays
If you’re planning on booking a Vegas stay using Hyatt points through the end of July, there’s a promotion you’ll definitely want to register for as it’ll get you 20% of your points back. The Deal Get 20% of your World of Hyatt points back when booking stays at hotels...

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As Low as $576.03 to Europe: Iberia Sale
You can pay as low as $576.03 to Europe with Iberia and its Trip On The Horizon Sale, which is offering deals which are worthy of your consideration for seats in the economy class cabin aboard airplanes operated by Iberia, Iberia Express, and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum for round trip...

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Nearly Two Months Later, American Airlines Has Finally Resolved its Catering Meltdown at London Heathrow
Nearly two months after American Airlines first experienced a catering meltdown on flights from London Heathrow, the carrier has finally resolved the mess after it secured a long-term contract with the upscale airline catering company Do&Co, which has now taken over its massive operation in the British capital. Problems first...

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JetBlue Strands Passengers 100 Miles From Their Destination — ‘You’re On Your Own’ [Roundup]
JetBlue strands passengers 100 miles from their destination, plus the first known filmed inflight meltdown from 25 years ago, a bizarre Southwest seat strategy, the psychology of elite status, and more.

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Etihad Guest: Fast Track to Elite Status with just one return flight in Asia & Middle East (April 21 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's bonus offer highlight is a fast track to elite status with Etihad Airways where members in the Middle East and Asia can earn Silver or Gold with just one return flight. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

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Homes & Villas by Marriott promo: Earn 40K bonus points on 2+ night, $2K+ stay; stack with Amex Offer
Homes & Villas by Marriott is out with a new promotion and it’s one of their most rewarding ones in a while. If you book a stay of two or more consecutive nights that costs at least $2,000, you’ll earn 40,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points. This can be made even...

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SAS A350 Business Class: Still Worth It? A Full Review
SAS A350 business class is a product I know well by now, and my latest flight gave me another chance to assess whether it still holds up. SAS A350 Business Class: Still Worth It? A Full Review I’ve reviewed SAS A350 business class several times before, including my Los Angeles...






































