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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...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
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...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
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...
Live and Let’s Fly
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...
Economy Class & Beyond
Vueling boosts Passenger satisfaction with help from Viasat
With Vueling still having connectivity on-wing using Viasat’s European Aviation Network, there has been a big uptake with free Wi-Fi sessions and onboard entertainment. Vueling, in collaboration with Viasat, started offering the complimentary service to customers in October 2025, leveraging the European Aviation Network (EAN) and Viasat’s digital platform to...
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Passengers Say American Airlines Pilots Fought — Stranding Them In The Hot Sun For 1.5 Hours
Passengers on an American Airlines regional flight from the Bahamas say the trip unraveled because the pilots got into a fight after arriving, forcing a cancellation before anyone could leave. Families were kept outside in Caribbean heat for more than 90 minutes, then left to sort out hotels and transportation...
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Chase increases PointsBoost to 2.5x for Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders at select properties
Chase has just announced a 2.5x increased redemption rate when using PointsBoost at select properties as long as you have one a Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Chase Sapphire Reserve℠ for Business. Usually these cards offer up to a 2x boost. 2.5x amounts to a redemption rate of 2.5c per point which...
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