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Ben Schlappig
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Blogger. Airline, hotel, and loyalty program expert. Love A380s, jetlag, dogs, dirty martinis, and crime shows.
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Ouch: United Airbus A321neo Has Wild Landing In Orlando, Loses Wheel
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Ouch: United Airbus A321neo Has Wild Landing In Orlando, Loses Wheel
A United Airlines Airbus A321neo had a scary landing in Orlando, where it lost a wheel, causing the airport to initiate a ground stop.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Singapore Airlines Plans New First & Business Class, A350 Retrofits
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Singapore Airlines Plans New First & Business Class, A350 Retrofits
Singapore Airlines will be introducing all-new first and business class products, which will be offered on Airbus A350s. Here are the details.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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American Airlines Complimentary Elite Upgrades: Eligibility, Rules, And Odds
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American Airlines Complimentary Elite Upgrades: Eligibility, Rules, And Odds
American Airlines offers complimentary upgrades to elite AAdvantage members on eligible flights. Here's how this upgrade system works.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Review: Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Good Value And Has Potential, But…)
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Review: Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (Good Value And Has Potential, But...)
Review of the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, Utah. Here's what the expect from the location, amenities, dining outlets, service, and more.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Drama In Air France La Premiere: “Don’t Film Me,” “Shut Up,” “You’re Racist”
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Drama In Air France La Premiere: "Don't Film Me," "Shut Up," "You're Racist"
There was a rare argument between passengers in Air France's uber-exclusive La Premiere first class, which led to racism accusations.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Air France Flight Delayed 21 Hours, Then Diverts To Mysterious Turkmenistan
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Air France Flight Delayed 21 Hours, Then Diverts To Mysterious Turkmenistan
An Air France Boeing 777 diverted to Turkmenistan over an engine issue, resulting in a 48-hour delay. What's appropriate compensation?
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January 18, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Air France-KLM Flying Blue Credit Card Changes Make Status Easier To Earn
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Air France-KLM Flying Blue Credit Card Changes Make Status Easier To Earn
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue credit card in the United States is undergoing positive updates. Here are all the details of what's changing.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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How To Redeem Avianca Lifemiles For Best Value: A Key Star Alliance Program
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How To Redeem Avianca Lifemiles For Best Value: A Key Star Alliance Program
Here's everything you need to know about redeeming avianca lifemiles for Star Alliance awards, including how to get the best value.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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What Are Redeye Flights, And Are They Worth Taking?
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What Are Redeye Flights, And Are They Worth Taking?
Here are the basics of what constitutes a redeye flight, the pros and cons of taking them, and my take on whether they're worth it.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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American’s Controversial Pilot Upgrade Policy: Why Pilots Clear Before Elites
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American's Controversial Pilot Upgrade Policy: Why Pilots Clear Before Elites
American Airlines upgrades pilots ahead of paying passengers under many circumstances. Here's what you need to know about this policy.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Alaska & Hawaiian $99 Companion Fare Credit Card Benefit: How It Works
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Alaska & Hawaiian $99 Companion Fare Credit Card Benefit: How It Works
Here's everything you need to know about the $99 companion fare for travel on Alaska & Hawaiian, offered with Atmos Rewards credit cards.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Elon Musk Threatens To Buy Ryanair, Demands CEO Michael O’Leary Be Fired
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Elon Musk Threatens To Buy Ryanair, Demands CEO Michael O'Leary Be Fired
Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary are escalating their feud, with the two calling one another "idiots," and more.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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EVA Air Captain Accused Of Assaulting First Officer While Taxiing At LAX
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EVA Air Captain Accused Of Assaulting First Officer While Taxiing At LAX
An EVA Air Boeing 777 captain is accused of assaulting the first officer while taxiing at LAX, punching him four times. Here's what we know.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Bilt Backtracks: Two Ways To Earn Rewards, Up To 1.25x Points On Housing
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Bilt Backtracks: Two Ways To Earn Rewards, Up To 1.25x Points On Housing
Bilt has already announced changes to its new system for rewarding housing payments, and it'll be good news for some members. Here's why.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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Is Delta Planning Another Wide Body Aircraft Order? Here’s My Guess…
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Is Delta Planning Another Wide Body Aircraft Order? Here's My Guess...
Is Delta considering ordering more wide body jets? Rumors suggest that it could happen, so here's what I could see this looking like...
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January 16, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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InKind Dining App Limited Time Referral Offer: Up To $75 In Total Value
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InKind Dining App Limited Time Referral Offer: Up To $75 In Total Value
The InKind dining app has a generous refer a friend offer, making it a good time to sign-up for the program and refer friends.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Bilt Rewards Elite Status: How Is It Earned, What Are The Perks?
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Bilt Rewards Elite Status: How Is It Earned, What Are The Perks?
Bilt offers elite status tiers for cardmembers. Here's how you can earn elite status, and what the perks are for having status.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Review: Best Admirals Club Deal, And More!
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Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Review: Best Admirals Club Deal, And More!
A detailed review of the Citi AAdvantage Executive Card, which offers Admirals Club access and the ability to earn elite status.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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United Boosts Boeing 787-10 Order, Converts 787-9: An Obvious Upgauge
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United Boosts Boeing 787-10 Order, Converts 787-9: An Obvious Upgauge
United Airlines has converted 56 Boeing Dreamliner orders from the 787-9 to the 787-10. Here's why this is a sensible development.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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United Captain Runs 737 Off Runway: The Cockpit Voice Recorder Is Fascinating
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United Captain Runs 737 Off Runway: The Cockpit Voice Recorder Is Fascinating
In March 2024, a United Boeing 737 MAX ran off the runway in Houston. The cockpit voice recorder from the incident is fascinating.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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My 6 Weirdest Hotel Experiences Ever, From The Funny To The Freaky
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My 6 Weirdest Hotel Experiences Ever, From The Funny To The Freaky
I've spent a lot of nights at hotels over the course of my life. Here are some of the strangest experience that I've ever had.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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Bilt Cash: Redeem For Rent, Mortgages, Or Dollar-For-Dollar Value? Any Catch?
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Bilt Cash: Redeem For Rent, Mortgages, Or Dollar-For-Dollar Value? Any Catch?
Bilt Cash is Bilt's new currency that lets you pay your rent or mortgage without incurring fees. However, is it even more valuable than that?
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January 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Bilt + Alaska Atmos Rewards Partnership: 3% Fee For 3x Points On Rent Worth It?
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Bilt + Alaska Atmos Rewards Partnership: 3% Fee For 3x Points On Rent Worth It?
Bilt Rewards and Alaska Atmos Rewards have a valuable partnership, with an intriguing twist. Here's why you should be interested in this.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Air France La Premiere First Class Lounge Paris Undergoing Renovation
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Air France La Premiere First Class Lounge Paris Undergoing Renovation
The iconic Air France La Premiere Lounge Paris will be undergoing a full renovation in the coming months. Here's what to expect.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Apartment Collection By Hilton: Hotel Giant Enters New Lodging Segment
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Apartment Collection By Hilton: Hotel Giant Enters New Lodging Segment
Apartment Collection by Hilton marks the hotel giant's entry into the apartment accommodation business. Here's the logic for this.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM