The EU is making a massive change to how we enter Europe, American Airlines seems desperate after a rough quarter, and there's a brilliant hack to turn those disposable airline meal vouchers into permanent Starbucks credit. Let's dive in!

Starting today, the European Union begins rolling out its new electronic Entry/Exit System (EES), replacing traditional passport stamps with biometric tracking. This digital transformation means faster processing but also more precise tracking of your time in the Schengen Zone. For those who like collecting stamps, you might want to make one last European trip under the old system.

After what appears to be a challenging third quarter, American Airlines is expanding its 7% commission program to more travel agents. This costly move suggests AA might be struggling to fill seats through traditional channels. For travelers, this could mean more competitive fares as agents have additional incentive to book AA flights.

A reader shared a brilliant trick: Converting soon-to-expire airline meal vouchers into permanent Starbucks credit. They turned $45 in airline vouchers into Starbucks balance that never expires. This works with most major airlines' vouchers and takes just minutes to execute.

A United flight attendant was terminated after confronting Houston's school superintendent in an airport lounge, demonstrating how even airline staff aren't immune to consequences for inappropriate behavior in premium spaces.

Capital One is offering a 30% transfer bonus to JAL Mileage Bank. This is particularly valuable for long-haul premium cabin bookings on Japan Airlines and their partners.

A commercial flight landed with just five minutes of fuel remaining, serving as a stark reminder of why having backup plans and flexible routing options is crucial when traveling.

Before we wrap up, I wanted to share some timely opportunities I've been tracking (courtesy of our friends at AwardTravelFinder). These deals won't last long, so let's dive in.

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