AA's Seat Squeeze, Priority Pass Could Go Private Equity, & Amex Opens a Speakeasy Lounge in Vegas
American Airlines is squeezing flight attendants out of the galley, Priority Pass may be headed for a PE takeover, and Amex just debuted a brand-new lounge concept in Las Vegas.
Meta Just Killed Credit Card Rewards for Advertisers — And Your Points Strategy May Never Be the Same
Meta is forcing ad accounts off credit cards and onto invoice billing. For points earners spending big on Facebook and Instagram ads, the math just changed dramatically.
Amex Platinum's $200 Airline Credit Just Got Harder To Use + Southwest's Culture War
American Express quietly killed United TravelBank reimbursements on February 5th. Plus Southwest flight attendants say corporate rules are crushing the airline's legendary fun vibe.
Southwest Unveils Starlink WiFi Rollout, United Hands Out Elite Status & Amex Shuts Delta Card Loophole
Southwest's 300-plane Starlink upgrade launches this year, United breaks precedent by bundling Silver status with credit cards, and Amex closes a popular Delta hotel credit workaround while clawing back refunds.
American Airlines A319 Chaos, World of Hyatt's Hidden 7-Night Offer & SAS Near-Disaster
American's flight attendants now sit on lavatory doors, the Hyatt card bonus that's actually better than advertised, and a terrifying runway incident in Brussels.
Amex Centurion Lounges Add New Restrictions + United's $12,670 Status 'Discount'
American Express tightens lounge access starting July, United tries to sell 1K status for five figures, and Southwest's points devaluation had a hidden accounting motive.
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
Lufthansa Loses Court Fight Over Skiplagging + Amex Slashes Cathay Transfer Rate
A German court just forced Lufthansa to rewrite its rules on throwaway ticketing, while Amex is cutting the Cathay Pacific transfer rate from 1:1 to 5:4 starting March 2026.
Amex Slashes Cathay Transfer Ratio, British Airways Surveys Passengers on Which Perks to Cut Next
American Express just dropped a devaluation bomb on Cathay Pacific transfers, while British Airways is asking passengers which amenities they'd like to lose. Plus: Park Hyatt Los Cabos finally opens and Hilton unveils its most exclusive tier yet.
Air India Lost a Plane for 13 Years (Plus: Seattle's Fuel Crisis & Emirates A380 News)
From airlines literally forgetting their aircraft to Seattle's fuel shortage impacting Thanksgiving travelers, today's stories show just how chaotic aviation can get
🚨 TSA's New $18 Fee, Virgin Atlantic 40% Bonus & Hilton's Million Diamond Members
TSA introduces controversial biometric fee for travelers without ID, Amex launches rare 40% Virgin Atlantic transfer bonus, and Hilton's elite status numbers reveal a stunning reality
