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daisydash
5d ago
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Two Spirit Airlines creditor groups back Trump bailout plan, FT reports
https://www.streetinsider.com/dr/news.php?id=26376596&gfv=1
Aviation And Airline News
Spirit Airlines
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cabinjamie
10d ago
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Holiday Inn Express Ashland OR TV channels appear to be blocked and staff unhelpful
I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Ashland, Oregon and overall the property itself was fine, including the room, breakfast, and gym. My concern is with the management and TV access. After checking in, I noticed that certain channels like MSNBC and Disney were password...
HolidayInn
Hotel And Destination Review Sites
IHG
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tripjuno
13d ago
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Suspicious surge in hilton o’hare reviews raises questions
I noticed something unusual with the recent reviews for Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport on Google. The last 20 reviews were all posted within a single day, which seems highly suspicious. It looks like the reviews may not be organic, possibly the result of automated or...
Travel Guidebooks And Reviews
TravelDiscussions
Hilton
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traychic
17d ago
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Hawaiian airlines finalizes a330 business class suites
Hawaiian Airlines has finalized its new Business Class Suites on the Airbus A330, introducing a refreshed premium cabin experience for long-haul travelers. The updated product features fully lie-flat seats, direct aisle access, and a design inspired by Hawaiian island...
Business Class
Aviation And Airline News
Hawaiian Airlines
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emmaexplores
19d ago
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First stay at Niagara Fallsview hotel exceeded expectations
I’ve been loyal to Marriott International for years and currently hold Platinum status, but recently I had to book a IHG Hotels & Resorts property during a road trip because it was the only place that allowed a very late check-in around 3 AM. That experience led me to explore...
Hotel And Destination Review Sites
IHG
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tinycarryon
21d ago
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LAX People Mover (APM) 99.3% complete but delayed again due to permitting and utility issues
I reviewed the February 2026 LINXS status report for the LAX Automated People Mover (APM), and the project is reportedly 99.3% complete. However, the opening has now been pushed back to August 3, 2026. The delay appears to be caused by several unresolved issues, including...
Aviation And Airline News
LAX-LosAngeles
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orlandojet
21d ago
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Frustrating checkout experience using gift cards at The SOMM Hotel (Autograph Collection)
I recently checked out from The SOMM Hotel (Autograph Collection) and had a frustrating experience at the front desk. I attempted to pay using Marriott gift cards that have Delta branding on them. The staff initially refused to accept them, assuming they were Delta-only cards,...
Hotel And Destination Review Sites
GiftCard
Marriott
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skywaysid
21d ago
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Turning Airline Cards into Art - Help with finding old loyalty cards
Miles To Memories
Flying Blue
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ricorambler
27d ago
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Debate on Airline Seat Maps: Are Online Seating Charts Misleading?
I came across a post where someone claimed they were misled by an airline’s online seating chart, ending up with a middle seat and less legroom than expected. It sparked a discussion about whether airlines present their seat maps in a confusing way. Personally, I usually...
TravelDiscussions
Seating
Frequent Miler
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jetsetjen
1month ago
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Is the digital nomad lifestyle sustainable long term or does burnout happen?
I’ve been living the digital nomad lifestyle for some time now, and I’m starting to see both its positives and drawbacks. On one hand, it delivers what people expect, freedom, flexibility, and the ability to experience new places without being tied to one location. On the other...
RemoteWorking
Digital Nomads
Travel And Leisure
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mikemiles
1month ago
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What destinations used to be popular but aren’t as mainstream anymore?
It feels like global travel trends have shifted a lot in recent years, with places like Taiwan, South Korea, and parts of Central Asia becoming more mainstream despite once being considered niche. That got me wondering, what are some destinations that used to be very popular but...
Tourism
Travel Forums And Communities
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travcindy
1month ago
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Alaska Airlines announces acquisition of JetBlue in $1.58B deal
Alaska Airlines has reportedly agreed to acquire JetBlue Airways in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.58 billion. The deal, which is still pending regulatory approval, is expected to combine Alaska’s West Coast and Pacific route network with JetBlue’s East Coast and Caribbean...
Alaska Airlines
JetBlue
Aviation And Airline News
Mergers
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orlandojet
1month ago
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TIL that in 2024, an 18-year-old’s Honda Pilot suddenly accelerated to about 113 mph and couldn’t be stopped with the brakes, traveling for around 20 minutes across state lines before being safely stopped in a controlled collision.
people.com
Aviation And Airline News
AirSafety
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flightaimee
1month ago
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E3 Sentry in Saudi Arabia
Aviation And Airline News
Aviation
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jetsetjen
1month ago
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Busan vs Seoul Honeymoon Experience in South Korea
A traveler shared their experience after returning from a three-week honeymoon across Japan and South Korea, noting that Busan ended up being the unexpected highlight of the trip. While Seoul was initially expected to be the main attraction, Busan stood out for its atmosphere,...
Travel Guidebooks And Reviews
Seoul
Southwest Airlines
HoneymoonTravel
South Korea
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bennypacker
1month ago
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just checking
hello trevelers
FlyerTalk
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jakealoft
1month ago
4 comments
: Air India sent the wrong 777… and turned it back mid-flight over China
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Saw this and had to double check it was real. Air India apparently sent the wrong Boeing 777 from Delhi to Canada, and only realized after it was already over China… then told it to turn around and go back. Can’t imagine being on that flight and suddenly heading back the other...
Air India
Aviation And Airline News
Boeing 777X
FlightDiversion
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tripjuno
1month ago
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Cleaner charged after keeping $9K watch left behind on Delta flight
ksl.com
A passenger apparently left an Omega watch worth around $7k to $9k on a Delta flight. The plane got cleaned after landing, and one of the cleaners found the watch but kept it instead of turning it in. The watch eventually showed up at a pawn shop, and the serial number flagged...
Aviation And Airline News
Delta Air Lines
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peterwindow
1month ago
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Traveling around Sorrento with a group of 6
My wife and I are traveling to Italy in May with both sets of parents (six people total). I know… slightly crazy, but it should be fun. The plan so far: Rome – 4 nights Sorrento area – 4 nights (May 13–17) Sicily – 1 week Rome and Sicily are pretty much sorted in terms of...
Travel Forums And Communities
Planning
Italy
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elleninmotion
1month ago
7 comments
UAE reopening Dubai airport during conflict feels reckless
I honestly can’t understand why the government decided to reopen DXB during an active conflict. It feels extremely risky and reckless. There are reports of interceptions happening near aircraft, and all it would take is one mistake for thousands of people to die instantly. That...
Aviation And Airline News
DXB-Dubai
Travel Safety
UAEtravel
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hoppermax
1month ago
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Spirit planning to recall furloughed pilots before summer
cnbc.com
Just saw the news that Spirit Airlines plans to recall pilots who were previously furloughed, apparently to help stabilize operations ahead of the busy summer travel season. Considering how many pilots and crew were furloughed during the airline’s restructuring and bankruptcy...
Aviation And Airline News
FlightDelays
Spirit Airlines
Aviation
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marinmaps
2month ago
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How does Svetlana Dali keep getting past airport security?
I saw the story about her sneaking onto a transatlantic United flight and not being noticed until later. Apparently this isn’t even the first time she’s done something like this. What I don’t get is how someone can repeatedly get through security and onto a plane without a valid...
TSAPreCHeck
Aviation And Airline News
AirportSecurity
United Airlines
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packjules
2month ago
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Southwest finally spreading out Basic seats on empty flights
This honestly should have been the plan from day one. Cramming all the basic fares together in the back even when the plane is half empty never made much sense. Especially for an airline that used to be all about open seating. Good to see they’re automating it instead of making...
Economy
Aviation And Airline News
Southwest Airlines
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melsitrep
2month ago
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747-400 or A380 for a 13 hour flight… which would you pick?
Got a choice coming up: SIN to FRA on a Lufthansa 747-400 or BKK to MUC on an A380 Never flown either type. I’ve done the 747-8 before, but not the -400. If I could afford business, I’d pick the 747 upper deck instantly. But realistically I’ll be in economy. So no upper deck...
Boeing 747
Lufthansa
Airline Geeks
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