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Woman And Child Flew Six Hours In Cockpit Jumpseats — Airline Avoided Paying Overbooking Compensation
A woman and a child reportedly spent a six-hour flight in cockpit jumpseats after an oversold departure prompted the Air France KLM low cost subsidiary to look for volunteers to sit up front instead of in the cabin. The airline says it complied with European safety rules. Paying normal denied...

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An Emirates Airbus A380 Superjumbo Was One of Two Planes Damaged During an Iranian Kamikaze Drone Attack at Dubai International Airport
An Emirates Airbus A380 superjumbo was one of two parked planes that were damaged during an Iranian kamikaze drone attack at Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the early days of the Iran War, it has been claimed. Sources cited by the Wall Street Journal say that, along with the iconic...

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Trump Says ICE Will Fix TSA Lines Monday — Thats Illegal And Weakens Security
President Trump says ICE can fix shutdown-driven TSA lines starting Monday by moving agents into airports, but federal law does not allow ICE to simply take over checkpoint screening. Even if he tried, pulling immigration agents into TSA roles would weaken airport security while doing little to solve the staffing...

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Two Dead, Many Injured After Air Canada Express Jet Collides With Fire Truck at LaGuardia Tearing Off Cockpit
At least two people have been killed and many more injured after a regional jet operated on behalf of Air Canada Express by regional airline Jazz Aviation collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) in New York late on Sunday night. The incident occurred a short time...

One Mile at a Time
Trump Says ICE Agents Will Work TSA Checkpoints Starting On Monday
With the current partial government shutdown, many federal workers aren’t receiving paychecks. This includes TSA officers, and that’s leading to an increasing number of sick calls, which has meant longer lines at security. Some airports have even seen over 50% of TSA agents call in sick on some days.

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I’m Not Famous — Except In Airport Lounges
I’m not famous in any normal sense, but I have managed to achieve a very specific kind of travel notoriety: people recognizing me in airport lounges, hotel breakfast rooms, and even lounge restrooms. If you do spot me on the road, saying hello is always welcome, just maybe not at...

Frequent Miler
Find Preferred Hotels bookable with points (updated in advance of Citi devaluation)
What’s new: On April 19th, 2026, Citi will reduce the transfer ratios from ThankYou points to Choice and I Prefer. So, if you’re thinking of transferring, now is the time. I’ve refreshed the data in this post to help you find great uses for Citi points before April 19th. Many...

Live and Let’s Fly
This New TSA Wait Time Tool Is Better Than The MyTSA App
TSA lines have been wildly unpredictable lately, and finding reliable, real-time data has become more important than ever. But a new tool helps to track TSA wait times and is far easier to use than the MyTSA ap. This New TSA Wait Time Tool Is Better Than The MyTSA App...
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ICE Deployed To 13 Airports — But Agents Are Mostly Standing Around As TSA Lines Stretch For Hours
ICE agents are now at 13 airports, but the deployment looks far more symbolic than operational: they cannot legally perform screening, and in many cases they appear to be standing near checkpoints while TSA lines still run for hours.

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American Airlines Tells Passenger That it Takes No Responsbility For Returning Her Bag With a Wheel Missing… The DOT Says That’s Illegal
An American Airlines passenger collected her checked-in luggage from the carousel after a recent flight and discovered that during its time in the care of the Texas-based carrier, one of the wheels had been ripped clean off. It’s a frustrating experience that all too many passengers have to deal with,...

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Viral SFO Airport ICE Arrest Was Not Part Of The New TSA Deployment Program
A woman was detained by immigration authorities at San Francisco International Airport late Sunday night, and video of the scene is now being widely miscast as part of the new ICE deployment to airport checkpoints. It was not

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Protest at Atlanta Airport — As If Things Were Not Bad Enough: March 2026 Travel Alert
A protest at the international airport that serves the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is scheduled to occur today, Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00 in the afternoon Eastern Daylight Time against the deployment of officers of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the United States at the airport — as...

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Air Canada Jet Collides With Fire Truck At LaGuardia After ATC Error, Killing Two Pilots
A tragic accident at New York LaGuardia Airport has left two pilots dead and dozens injured after an Air Canada regional jet collided with a fire truck on the runway after a critical Air Traffic Control error. Air Canada Jet Collides With Fire Truck At LaGuardia, Killing Two Pilots An...

Economy Class & Beyond
easyJet selects Mirus Kestral seat for new aircraft
easyJet is announcing an order of brand-new, lighter-weight seats partnering with Mirus Aircraft Seating. easyJet’s new seat featuring the Mirus Kesttral – Image, easyJet The new seat are expected to be over 20% lighter than those used currently, while also offering up to two inches of additional legroom for each...

One Mile at a Time
United 737 Tries To Take Off On Runway Edge, Pilots Pretend Nothing Happened
While this obviously pales in comparison to the Air Canada Jazz CRJ-900 accident we just saw, a United Boeing 737 had a very strange incident, whereby the pilots tried to take off on the edge of the runway. After rejecting the takeoff, the pilots didn’t even have the aircraft...

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American Express Centurion Lounges Used To Set The Standard — Now They’re Packed And Serve Bad Food
American Express Centurion Lounges helped redefine what an airport lounge could be, with chef-driven menus, a premium feel, and enough buzz to force airline clubs to raise their game. Now they are too often packed, dated, and serving food that no longer feels remotely worth the crowd.

The Points of Life
TPOL Almost Dead Last: March Madness Bracket Standings
Each year, I get worse at picking the winners. I’m currently sitting 35th out of 39. The important point is that Michigan is still in. I also enjoy the current leader’s handle.
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Frequent Miler
30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club from Citi ThankYou Rewards
Over the weekend, a Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer bonus launched for cardmembers transferring points from the Citi Strata Elite, Strata Premier, Prestige, or AT&T Access moe card to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Through April 18, 2026, Citi is offering a 30% transfer bonus when transferring points to Virgin. While that’s...

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YOTEL properties to be bookable through Hilton by the end of 2026
YOTEL, a low-cost hotel chain found in some airports and city centers, is joining the Hilton Honors program. By the end of 2026, YOTEL properties will be bookable through Hilton channels, which presumably means that Hilton members will be able to earn and redeem points on YOTEL bookings. Hilton announced...











































