Airline Operations

Airline operations news covering schedule changes, IROPs, route suspensions, fleet shifts and how operational shifts affect travelers and elite status.

Marriott Hotels

Marriott Guest Loses $5,000+ After Bankruptcy—Plus Pilot Locks Himself in Cockpit Over Unpaid Wages

Dec 22, 2025

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3 min read

Marriott Guest Loses $5,000+ After Bankruptcy—Plus Pilot Locks Himself in Cockpit Over Unpaid Wages

From prepaid bookings gone wrong to airport security assaults, today's stories reveal travel's shocking underbelly—plus new hotel tipping schemes and dubious 'destination fees.'

American Express

American's $800M Chicago Loss Claim Crumbles + Connection Guarantee Goes Live Today

Dec 11, 2025

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3 min read

American's $800M Chicago Loss Claim Crumbles + Connection Guarantee Goes Live Today

United CEO's dramatic claim gets fact-checked by leaked documents, plus American's new system will tell you exactly how long your tight connection will wait

Airline Operations

Marriott Guest Loses $5,000+ After Bankruptcy—Plus Pilot Locks Himself in Cockpit Over Unpaid Wages

American's $800M Chicago Loss Claim Crumbles + Connection Guarantee Goes Live Today

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