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United Threatens to Fire Flight Attendants Who Game Rolling Delays for Pay Without Working
United Airlines is threatening to terminate flight attendants who ‘game’ rolling delays by assigning themselves trips they know they won’t be able to work in order to trigger pay protection for the trip without actually doing the work. In an internal email sent to the Chicago-based carrier’s 28,000+ strong workforce...
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JetBlue Pilot Refuses Air Traffic Control Instruction, Declares Emergency—“So You’re Gonna Make Us Go Through A Severe Thunderstorm?”
The controller said her scope showed only light precipitation and blocked the crew’s requested turn because of traffic. The pilot judged the assigned route unsafe, invoked emergency authority, changed course—and continued safely to Austin.

The Gate with Brian Cohen
Warning: Be Careful When Using a Tabletop Device to Pay For Your Meal
One form of technology which has appeared at what are known in the dining industry as fast-casual restaurants is the tabletop device, with which you can order food and beverage items, play games, and pay for your meal by either using points from your frequent dining program membership account or...

Paddle Your Own Kanoo
The Airline That Rejected Premium Economy For Years Unveils Next-Generation Seat That Blows the Competition Out of the Water
Dubai-based mega airline Emirates rejected the idea of installing Premium Economy seats on its huge fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbos and Boeing 777s for years. Its long-serving President, Sir Tim Clark, feared Premium Economy would cannibalise demand for the airline’s money-making Business Class. In late 2020, however, Clark eventually relented....

Points With a Crew
This Is the Miles and Points Book You Definitely Need to Have
I enjoy reading, but it’s not often that I get to read a book that is so tied in to one of my own pursuits. After all, there is no book about trying to visit every county in the United States. Though I suppose there are (lots of) books about...

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Cathay Rewarding Journeys: Complete goals to earn up to 15,730 Asia Miles or even a free round trip flight!
Cathay Pacific is celebrating their 80th Anniversary this month with a bunch of promotions and one of those is Rewarding Journeys. With Rewarding Journeys, Cathay members in Hong Kong can register and then meet goals set out in the promotion. Hit 11 goals and you’ll score 15,730 Asia Miles in...

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American Airlines First Class Passenger Duct-Taped To His Seat—Then Hits Police Officer
Passengers helped restrain the man after an alleged violent outburst on a Dallas–Newark flight forced a diversion to Baltimore. Police say he struck an officer after the tape came off. He now faces assault and disorderly conduct charges.

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AUSTRALIA: Seven new international routes launching before the end of 2026
Australia is getting seven new international services before the end of 2026. They include the first international flights from Western Sydney Airport. Sydney will also get nonstop services to Tahiti and Las Vegas services. And finally, Finnair will be flying its own aircraft all the way to Australia, instead of...
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The Gate with Brian Cohen
Stereotypes of Travelers: Fair or Ignorant?
To be fair, modicums of truths do exist which lend to stereotypes based on the paradigms of which people were raised in their respective countries: traditions passed down through the generations; economic status; topography; climate; availability of resources...

Frequent Miler
Our biggest point gambles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep374 | 9-4-26
On today’s episode, we’ll talk about why Air Canada to Hyatt 2-to-1 transfers can be a good deal, how we won big on a 240x deal, the 250x deal that got away, and much more. Our apologies for Nick’s lower-quality audio this week! We’re working to fix it! Our biggest point gambles Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite...

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Chase IHG Premier Business anniversary free night certificate will increase to 50K points
The Chase IHG Premier Business Premier card comes with an anniversary free night certificate awarded when you renew your card each year…and it’s about to get a little better. These free night certificates can currently be redeemed at properties costing up to 40,000 points per night, and you can top...

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American Airlines May End Its All-Boeing Widebody Fleet With Up To 65 Airbus Jets—It’s Already Prepping Trump For The Switch
American is nearing a decision on up to 65 widebodies, and the Airbus A330-900 best fits its network and delivery needs. Its Trump Accounts pledge and Robert Isom’s Oval Office appearance may be political insurance for choosing European Airbus jets over Boeing.

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TopCashback: Increased rates on travel sites (IHG 12%, Viator 15%, Klook 16% & more)
The shopping portal TopCashback is featuring elevated rates for many travel sites today, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Radisson, Viator, GetYourGuide, Klook, Expedia, and more. This doesn’t seem to be a coordinated event like many TopCashback sales, and no expiry is listed for any of the improved rates. The Deal...

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Earn 20K bonus Marriott points for vacations to Mexico or Hawaii
Vacations by Marriott, the vacation package booking arm of Marriott Bonvoy, is offering a promotion whereby members can earn 20,000 bonus points after booking a vacation package including three nights of hotel or more. While 20,000 bonus points represent a relatively small rebate in most cases, some packages can offer...

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Save Up to 60% at Select Iberostar Beachfront Resorts With IHG One Rewards
You can enjoy some time relaxing at the beach and spend less money, as you can save up to 60% at select Iberostar Beachfront Resorts with IHG One Rewards at 27 participating resort properties in the United States, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Brazil, and Aruba between today, Friday, September 4,...

Frequent Miler
Get up to $100 back on every eligible card through Paze (last week)
Update 9/4: Just in case you’ve been hiding under a rock, we’ve entered the last week of Paze’s $10 back on $10 or more promotion. While the halcyon days of gift cards from Clover and Newegg are behind us, plenty of useful options remain; my wife stocked up on school...

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Airport Restaurants Charge “Employee Benefit Fees”—But The Money Doesn’t Reach Employees [Roundup]
Some airport restaurants add “employee benefit fees” to checks even though the money need not reach employees. Also: TSA explains why peanut butter is a liquid, Alaska offers lap-infant partner awards for taxes only, and Delta adds premium economy and extra-legroom seats.

Frequent Miler
Kroger: Earn 4X points on select 3rd-party & Visa / Mastercard gift cards
Kroger is once again running a promotion that awards 4x fuel points on select third-party gift cards, whether you buy them online or in-store, and fixed-value Visa and Mastercard gift cards purchased in-store. Kroger points may be even more valuable now that you can redeem them toward grocery purchases (up to...










































