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American Airlines Can Sell You Upgrades You Don’t See Online—Internal Memo Explains When To Call
American has retired its old Day of Departure Upgrade product. The internal memo also confirms that phone agents can check for paid offers missing online, including on tickets purchased in countries its website still doesn’t support.

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American Airlines Passenger Duct-Taped In First Class: Preacher Seatmate Says He Was Attacked After Talking About Jesus
Jonathan Cahn says he was the unidentified seatmate attacked on the Dallas–Newark flight. His account adds an antisemitic threat and a struggle over his laptop, while the arrested passenger’s real estate firm has cut ties with him.

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United Airlines is Opening Two New Flight Attendant Bases… Where Remains a Closely Guarded Secret
United Airlines will open two new flight attendant bases, bringing the total number of crew bases to 10 across the country, or 12 if you also include the carrier’s only remaining European international crew base at London Heathrow and Guam. Where the new bases will open, however, remains a mystery....

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Are These 9 Perks of Premium Cabin Travel Worth the Extra Miles — Or the Extra Money, For That Matter?
Airlines have been investing significantly in the premium class experience in 2026 by adding more seats in premium class cabins, opening more lounges in airports, and upgrading food and beverages — but are these 9 perks of premium cabin travel worth the extra miles — or the extra money, for...
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Avis Citi Offer: Get $30 back when spending $250+ on a rental
We wrote last week about a SimplyMiles offer for Avis last week that’s giving 1,395 American Airlines AAdvantage miles + 1,395 Loyalty Points on a $250+ rental. There’s now an alternative earning option when renting with Avis: a $30 statement credit when spending $250 or more. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that...

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Get a 40% discount when buying Choice points (buy points for 0.62 cpp)
Choice Privileges has launched its latest points sale. This latest deal gives a discount of up to 40% which means you can buy points for as low as 0.62 cents per point. That’s slightly more expensive than the 45% discount sale that ran a couple of months ago, but it’s...

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Airlines Get A Tax Break For Charging You Bag Fees—Frontier Shows Why That Sweet Deal Needs To End
Frontier passengers report higher airport fares wiping out the savings from avoiding an online booking fee. The same tax rules reward airlines for splitting out baggage charges. Congress can fix that without raising more revenue.

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EasyJet Faces $72 Million Lawsuit Over Claims It Abandoned Six Airbus Jets in Russian Sanctions Dispute
The New York-Based equity investment firm, Apollo Global Management, has a potential $72 million headache to deal with as part of its purchase of low-cost European airline easyJet after an aircraft leasing firm sued the carrier in London’s High Court over allegations that it abandoned six Airbus A320 series narrowbody...

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How to convert Amex Membership Rewards to cash with the Schwab Platinum card
The Platinum Card from American Express for Schwab has a unique superpower that’s often mentioned in passing by the FM Team: it makes it possible to convert your Membership Rewards points to cash at a rate of up to 1.1 cents per point. The ability to cash out points a...

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Marriott Amex Offer: Spend $450 & get $200 back (targeted)
There’s a new Marriott Bonvoy Amex Offer out today on targeted cards which is giving a $200 statement credit when spending $450 or more on room rate and room charges. The Deal Spend $450+ on room rate and room charges in one or more purchases at participating Marriott properties in...

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Why Do United Clubs Close So Early In Denver?!
United Airlines has an opening hours problem with its United Club lounges in Denver that is long overdue for correction. The Pandemic Lives On In Denver With Limited United Club Hours I arrived in Denver and headed to the new B West United Club in hopes of checking it out...

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Points Path Now Tracks Your Miles—Join Free Or Lock In Current Price Before Their October 1 Increase
Points Path's paid Wallet now tracks balances across 17 airline programs and six bank programs. A limited free version and family accounts are in development, while existing subscribers can secure an extra year at their current rate before October 1.

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AARP members can get Preferred Hotels Gold status + 2,500 bonus I Prefer points after next stay
AARP and Preferred Hotels have an interesting partnership that can get you both 2,500 bonus I Prefer points and Gold status after your next stay. The Deal AARP members can use rate code IPAARP when booking a stay with Preferred Hotels to earn 2,500 bonus I Prefer points and get...

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Save 15% On Award Stays at New Hotel Properties With IHG One Rewards
You can save 15% on award stays at new hotel properties with IHG One Rewards when you stay at your choice of 47 participating new or recently renovated hotel and resort properties of many of the brands of InterContinental Hotels Group worldwide through Sunday, February 28, 2027...
...but you must...

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Planes Banned From Landing at Heathrow Because All the Gates Are Full After Major Air Traffic Outage
All planes have been banned from landing at London’s five major airports until at least 10 pm on Tuesday after a major outage at the national air traffic control service choked departures for hours. In a statement, the air traffic control provider, NATS said its engineers had identified and patched...













































