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This “Private Equity Guy” Is Hilariously Insufferable When He Travels
A satirical “I’m in private equity” worker has been popping up in my social media feed and the travel stories are hilarious…if you need a laugh today, you’ve come to the right place. Travel Humor From The Private Equity Guy And The TSA Johnny Hilbrant Partridge puts on the persona...

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U.S. Sanctions Ground Iranian Airlines Across The Region
Iranian airlines are losing access to airports across the region as new U.S. sanctions take effect. Iraq has halted flights at four airports, but is already asking Washington for an exemption to bring some of them back. Iranian Airlines Face A Growing Regional Shutdown As Iraq Seeks U.S. Exemption The...

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Boston-Bound Delta Air Flight Makes Emergency Diversion After Smoke Fills Cabin Over Atlantic Ocean
A Boston-bound Delta Air Lines flight, which was flying at 32,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, made an emergency diversion to Porto, Portugal, on Sunday after smoke filled the cabin, sickening eleven passengers, with three being transported to the hospital, medical responders confirmed. The incident comes just days after several...

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The American Airlines app will move seats for you (a genuinely useful bit of tech)
You've booked a busy flight and all the half-decent seats are already gone. Your future lies in a middle seat unless you check your reservation time and time again between now a departure hoping to find that someone's plans have changed and a better seat has opened up.

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Boeing’s Latest Software Glitch Delays The 737 MAX 10 And Draws Pushback From United And Southwest
A new software problem has delayed certification of the Boeing 737 MAX 10, while United Airlines and Southwest Airlines have told Boeing they do not want new jets equipped with the affected software. For Boeing, it is another setback just as the long-awaited aircraft appeared close to approval. FAA Delays...
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What Is a “Fume Event”? The Cabin Air Contamination Issue That Scares Pilots And Flight Attendants
You’ll often see news stories of flight attendants or passengers sickened by a “mystery odor” on an airplane. Sometimes, fumes or a haze have also filled the cabin or the cockpit. But what exactly is going on? These incidents are commonly called a “fume event” or “contaminated bleed air event,”...

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Did You Use an Antimacassar Today Aboard the Airplane?
Upon reading the title, someone might have thought that he or she is a peaceful person who does not want any trouble; and is therefore anti-massacre — but the word is antimacassar. Have you used one today?
An antimacassar is...

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Flying down under (Greg’s Wild Card Journal)
Since my last check-in, I flew from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Melbourne, Australia. The route wasn’t ideal, but the longest part, the 15-hour flight from Los Angeles to Sydney, was great. Trip Overview Booking details My 90K United award (which I explained yesterday) routed as follows: Fort Lauderdale to Cleveland,...

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Why yes, I will take a hike (Tim’s Wild Card Challenge Journal)
Luckily, yesterday wasn’t my Seoul day in Korea; I still had a lot to get done! After a lovely breakfast at the Mondrian and our second live check-in, I hiked one of the most popular trails in Korea: the Seoul Trail. After the hike, I rewarded myself with some delectable...

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Wild Card Challenge Destination 2 Check-in | Special Feature Episode | 9-28-26
While Greg and Nick, along with Tim, are traveling for the ongoing Wild Card Challenge, our podcasts will feature each of 3 live check-ins occurring throughout the challenge. On Saturday, we caught up with our Wild Card Challenge travelers for our second live check-in to discuss everyone’s second destinations, (even...

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Chase May Give Rejected Travel Card Applicants A Second Chance—With Other Lenders Taking The Risk
Chase is exploring a second chance for people it turns down for some of its co-branded credit cards, with other lenders taking on the risk. United is interested—and increasingly makes having its card essential to getting the most from MileagePlus.

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United MileagePlus: Earn 500 bonus miles when spending $150 via MileagePlus Shopping (September 28 Bonus Offer Highlight)
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is an quick and easy to earn bonus from United where you can get 500 bonus MileagePlus miles for shopping online or in-store via MileagePlus shopping. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

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United shopping portal promo: Spend $150 & get 500 bonus miles
The United shopping portal is back with a new promotion, this time awarding 500 bonus miles when spending $150 or more through October 5. The Deal Spend $150+ online or in-store with a linked card & earn 500 bonus MileagePlus miles on the United shopping portal. Direct link to offer....

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This “Private Equity Guy” Is Hilariously Insufferable When He Travels
A satirical “I’m in private equity” worker has been popping up in my social media feed and the travel stories are hilarious…if you need a laugh today, you’ve come to the right place. Travel Humor From The Private Equity Guy And The TSA Johnny Hilbrant Partridge puts on the persona...

View from the Wing
Boeing Knew About New 737 MAX Software Glitch For Nearly Two Years—United And Southwest Won’t Accept Aircraft With It
Boeing knew about a newly disclosed 737 MAX software glitch for nearly two years before notifying airlines. Now United and Southwest won’t accept new aircraft with the affected software, the FAA is delaying MAX 10 certification, and a permanent fix was initially targeted for early 2028.

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Earn 500 Bonus MileagePlus Miles by Shopping for Fall
Effective through Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:59:59 in the evening Eastern Daylight Time, you can earn 500 bonus MileagePlus miles by shopping for Fall — in addition to the standard MileagePlus miles earned — during the Fall Bonus Offer campaign at the United Airlines MileagePlus Shopping portal by spending...









































