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Extreme Cost Cut: British Airways Quietly Removes Water Bottles From Long Flights—Passengers Caught Off Guard by Gary Leff on June 19, 2025 British Airways has cut back on water for passengers on its long haul flights, in a test that runs through Sunday.

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One theme from readers around whether or not the $795 annual fee refresh of Chase Sapphire Reserve is worth it to them is that it hinges on how much they use and value Chase’s growing network of lounges. Bar at Chase Sapphire Lounge, PhiladelphiaSo far they have 8 Sapphire lounges, and 3 more have been announced publicly.

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Delta Promised A Mom Racing Her Child To See Dying Grandpa, ‘Drive, We’ll Pay’—Then They Refused, But There’s A Happy Ending by Gary Leff on June 19, 2025 I recently heard from someone looking for help getting a promised reimbursement from Delta. A mother and daughter booked the airline to fly from Kalispell, Montana to Orlando via Minneapolis. They were headed to see their dying father and grandfather.

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‘She Slammed My Seat, Then Screamed For My Upgrade’—Here’s How American Airlines Shut Down Recline Rage Karen by Gary Leff on June 19, 2025 A passenger on American Airlines flight 91 from London Heathrow to Chicago on Sunday says that they found themselves in an altercation with the woman seated behind them, whom they dubbed a “Karen.” The top tier Executive Platinum member redeemed 27,000 AAdvantage miles to fly home on the new Boeing 787-9P in economy after a 72 hour visit to London for a...

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United Flight Attendant Leaves Risqué Note for Miley Cyrus’ Ex—”I Was Shakin’ Like a Stripper” [Roundup] by Gary Leff on June 19, 2025 News and notes from around the interweb: United Airlines Flight Attendant’s Flirty Note To Miley Cyrus’ Ex “I was low key shakin like a stripper when you entered our gate area” Effective September 18 Amex is imposing a new restriction on Business Platinum 35% points rebates. You’ll only be able to get the rebate when using points to pay for business and first...