Gary Leff

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Frequent flyer/loyalty analyst; premium cabins, luxury hotel programs

Amex Adds Lounges in Charlotte, DFW; Boston Delayed Until 2029
SocialApr 1, 2026

Amex Adds Lounges in Charlotte, DFW; Boston Delayed Until 2029

Amex Expands Lounge Network In Boston, Charlotte And DFW — But Boston Won’t Open Until 2029 - View from the Wing https://t.co/WYN05fafe9

By Gary Leff
Marriott Rewards Guests for Skipping Flushes to Save Water
SocialApr 1, 2026

Marriott Rewards Guests for Skipping Flushes to Save Water

Marriott Guests Now Earn Points For Skipping Toilet Flushes — Saving Water Or Just Saving Money? [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/ulVj4MOfiD

By Gary Leff
Delta One Lounge Requires Bag Check, SkyMiles Tips
SocialMar 31, 2026

Delta One Lounge Requires Bag Check, SkyMiles Tips

Delta One Lounge At JFK Makes Guests Check Bags Before Dinner — Then Asks Them To Tip In SkyMiles - View from the Wing https://t.co/jrub5LzhZM

By Gary Leff
Name Change Approved, Not Yet Effective
SocialMar 31, 2026

Name Change Approved, Not Yet Effective

No it is not already official, the legislative authority to change the name has been signed but has not gone into effect yet.

By Gary Leff
AAdvantage Worth Four Times American Airlines
SocialMar 31, 2026

AAdvantage Worth Four Times American Airlines

New Report Says AAdvantage Is Worth 4X More Than American Airlines — Airlines Are Really Credit Cards With Wings - View from the Wing https://t.co/8VEJPwB5ph

By Gary Leff
Passengers Void Passes, Board Anyway, Resist Arrest
SocialMar 31, 2026

Passengers Void Passes, Board Anyway, Resist Arrest

Frontier Voided Their Boarding Passes Over Bag Fee Fight — They Boarded Anyway And Resisted Arrest - View from the Wing https://t.co/j8BsNk5PFm

By Gary Leff
Willie Walsh Finally Leads His Dream Low‑cost Airline
SocialMar 31, 2026

Willie Walsh Finally Leads His Dream Low‑cost Airline

Willie Walsh Is Back — He Finally Gets To Run The Low Cost Carrier He Always Wanted - View from the Wing https://t.co/aXXwu3myv4

By Gary Leff
United's Wi‑Fi Launch Beats Delta's Amazon Choice
SocialMar 31, 2026

United's Wi‑Fi Launch Beats Delta's Amazon Choice

Delta Chose Amazon Over Starlink For Wi-Fi — But United’s Rollout Will Be Done Before This Starts - View from the Wing https://t.co/Axxau08JDi

By Gary Leff
Airlines Boost Bag Fees, Not Ticket Prices
SocialMar 31, 2026

Airlines Boost Bag Fees, Not Ticket Prices

JetBlue Leads Another Round Of Bag Fee Hikes — Why Airlines Don’t Just Raise Fares - View from the Wing https://t.co/FnT9Nj2vFu

By Gary Leff
Florida's Trump Airport Rename Delayed for Months
SocialMar 30, 2026

Florida's Trump Airport Rename Delayed for Months

Florida Just Renamed Palm Beach Airport For Trump — But It Won’t Actually Happen For Months - View from the Wing https://t.co/SL1QMbXOO7

By Gary Leff
Delta Lounge Line Mistaken for TSA Security Check
SocialMar 30, 2026

Delta Lounge Line Mistaken for TSA Security Check

This Wasn’t TSA — It Was The Line To Get Into Delta’s LaGuardia Lounge [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/x27YAmEr24

By Gary Leff
Travel Points Valuations Overstated: Most Numbers Too High
SocialMar 30, 2026

Travel Points Valuations Overstated: Most Numbers Too High

Most Miles And Points Valuations Are Wrong — Why All The Published Numbers Are Too High - View from the Wing https://t.co/kZqGqmxFEy

By Gary Leff
Fake Sparkling Wine Served in First Class, Staff Blames Policy
SocialMar 30, 2026

Fake Sparkling Wine Served in First Class, Staff Blames Policy

Flight Attendant Served Fake Sparkling Wine In First Class — And Claimed It Was American Airlines Policy - View from the Wing https://t.co/nq97NzaMjx

By Gary Leff
Delta Flight Returns Minutes After Takeoff Amid Engine Fire
SocialMar 30, 2026

Delta Flight Returns Minutes After Takeoff Amid Engine Fire

Delta Air Lines Returned Minutes After Takeoff With An Engine On Fire — Passengers Filmed Flames From The Cabin - View from the Wing https://t.co/yAmKTzIcv4

By Gary Leff
Companies Must Disclose Exact Changes in Policy Emails
SocialMar 30, 2026

Companies Must Disclose Exact Changes in Policy Emails

When companies send emails that they're changing their terms and conditions or privacy policy they should tell you what they changed.

By Gary Leff
Passenger Claimed Bomb, Threatened Seatmate on Frontier Flight
SocialMar 29, 2026

Passenger Claimed Bomb, Threatened Seatmate on Frontier Flight

Frontier Passenger Threatened To Kill Seatmate And Kept Insisting There Was A Bomb On Board - View from the Wing https://t.co/lY2wj7TpA0

By Gary Leff
United's “Bigger than Pan Am” Claim Hinges on Skewed Metrics
SocialMar 29, 2026

United's “Bigger than Pan Am” Claim Hinges on Skewed Metrics

United Says It’s Bigger Than Pan Am Ever Was — But Look At What They’re Actually Counting - View from the Wing https://t.co/JweL2EXrWv

By Gary Leff
Delta Jet Lands at LaGuardia, Wrong Controller Confused
SocialMar 29, 2026

Delta Jet Lands at LaGuardia, Wrong Controller Confused

Yikes: Delta Regional Jet Was Landing At LaGuardia — The Wrong Controller Asks, “Where Are You?” - View from the Wing https://t.co/onAnFSNoxv

By Gary Leff
Captain Blames “Mean Tweets” For Firing Before Retirement
SocialMar 28, 2026

Captain Blames “Mean Tweets” For Firing Before Retirement

Southwest Airlines Captain Says “Mean Tweets” Got Him Fired — Just 644 Days Before Retirement [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/dGqkthNrT1

By Gary Leff
Delta Held Flight for CEO’s Daughter, Stole Passenger’s First‑class Seat
SocialMar 28, 2026

Delta Held Flight for CEO’s Daughter, Stole Passenger’s First‑class Seat

Passengers Say Delta Regional Flight Was Held For CEO’s Daughter — And She Was Given Someone Else’s First Class Seat - View from the Wing https://t.co/tenO10lkzD

By Gary Leff
JetBlue Flags Elite Mint Passenger for Solo Act
SocialMar 28, 2026

JetBlue Flags Elite Mint Passenger for Solo Act

JetBlue Flagged A Mint Passenger For Solo Sexual Conduct — Then Made Sure To Mention His Elite Status - View from the Wing https://t.co/ObXd4Khl6R

By Gary Leff
United Upgrades Coach: Wi‑Fi, Meals, Softer Blankets
SocialMar 28, 2026

United Upgrades Coach: Wi‑Fi, Meals, Softer Blankets

United Is Betting Big On Premium — But Coach Is Getting Starlink, Better Food, And Softer Blankets Too - View from the Wing https://t.co/uZpTBHWyxF

By Gary Leff
Delta Turns Empty First-Class Seats Into Breakdance Contest
SocialMar 28, 2026

Delta Turns Empty First-Class Seats Into Breakdance Contest

Delta Had Empty First Class Seats — So The Gate Agent Held A Break Dance Contest - View from the Wing https://t.co/ed9Hc5bPcW

By Gary Leff
Marriott Denies Black Guest Stay, Calls Police
SocialMar 27, 2026

Marriott Denies Black Guest Stay, Calls Police

Lawsuit: Marriott Hotel Told Black Guest ‘You People’ Can’t Stay Here — Then Called Police - View from the Wing https://t.co/06ClGlQvZ2

By Gary Leff
Trump Directs TSA Payroll Without Congressional Approval
SocialMar 27, 2026

Trump Directs TSA Payroll Without Congressional Approval

Trump Orders TSA Paid Without Congress — Screeners Get Paychecks Monday - View from the Wing https://t.co/AP25AsOuU1

By Gary Leff
AA Flight Attendants Warn of Imminent Bankruptcy
SocialMar 27, 2026

AA Flight Attendants Warn of Imminent Bankruptcy

American Airlines Flight Attendants Fear Bankruptcy — Internal Union Minutes Call Finances "Dire" - View from the Wing https://t.co/lYnlSFQBYa

By Gary Leff
Trump Vows Emergency Order to Fund TSA Screeners
SocialMar 27, 2026

Trump Vows Emergency Order to Fund TSA Screeners

Trump Says He’ll Use An Emergency Order To Pay TSA Screeners — After Letting Airport Security Lines Explode - View from the Wing https://t.co/zIbnzvmk0o

By Gary Leff
Hong Kong Criminalizes Device Unlocking, Even for Transit
SocialMar 26, 2026

Hong Kong Criminalizes Device Unlocking, Even for Transit

Even If You’re Just Transiting Hong Kong, Refusing To Unlock Your Devices Is Now A Crime - View from the Wing https://t.co/OlkUBrXOeq

By Gary Leff
United Flight Attendants Secure $100‑plus Hourly Wage After 5.5‑year Freeze
SocialMar 26, 2026

United Flight Attendants Secure $100‑plus Hourly Wage After 5.5‑year Freeze

United Flight Attendants Reach Deal — Top Pay Would Exceed $100 An Hour After 5.5 Years Without A Raise - View from the Wing https://t.co/kKjjYrMT4u

By Gary Leff
Drunk Driver Crashes Gate, Attempts to Hijack Planes Twice
SocialMar 26, 2026

Drunk Driver Crashes Gate, Attempts to Hijack Planes Twice

Drunk Driver Crashes Through Airport Gate — Tries To Steal Two Planes, Gets Caught, Escapes And Tries Again - View from the Wing https://t.co/89tO6gUGyd

By Gary Leff
United's Secret Houston Line Fast-Tracks Elite, Leaves Others Waiting
SocialMar 26, 2026

United's Secret Houston Line Fast-Tracks Elite, Leaves Others Waiting

United Airlines Opens Hidden Houston TSA Checkpoint For Top Customers — Everyone Else Waits 4 Hours - View from the Wing https://t.co/UZk6lpgLQw

By Gary Leff
Bilt Offers 125% Transfer Bonus, Only for Wyndham
SocialMar 26, 2026

Bilt Offers 125% Transfer Bonus, Only for Wyndham

Bilt Unveils A 125% Transfer Bonus For Rent Day — But It Is To Wyndham - View from the Wing https://t.co/iD73OsRnNk

By Gary Leff
Afghan Jet Skids, C
SocialMar 25, 2026

Afghan Jet Skids, C

Ariana Afghan Jet Veers Off Kabul Runway — Then Uses Air Canada's Fatal LaGuardia Crash To Shrug It Off - View from the Wing https://t.co/eQmppEk3TT

By Gary Leff
Trump Declines Musk's TSA Funding, Lines Likely Surge
SocialMar 25, 2026

Trump Declines Musk's TSA Funding, Lines Likely Surge

Trump Rejects Elon Musk’s Offer To Pay TSA Screeners — Security Lines Expected To Spiral - View from the Wing https://t.co/XBVlL4Mwbk

By Gary Leff
Amex's $295 Cash‑Back Card Beats Free Alternatives
SocialMar 25, 2026

Amex's $295 Cash‑Back Card Beats Free Alternatives

Amex Launches A 2% Cash Back Business Card — Charging $295 For What You Can Get Free - View from the Wing https://t.co/QPkU0Fb3qH

By Gary Leff
Delta Ends VIP Airport Service For
SocialMar 25, 2026

Delta Ends VIP Airport Service For

Delta Suspends VIP Airport Help For Congress — But Lawmakers Still Don't Have To Fly Like You - View from the Wing https://t.co/qkUTxmKrpX

By Gary Leff
Canadian MPs Call For
SocialMar 25, 2026

Canadian MPs Call For

Canadian Politicians Want Air Canadas CEO Fired — For Recording LaGuardia Tragedy Message In English [ROUNDUP] - View from the Wing https://t.co/Jc3f7NNHI5

By Gary Leff
Man Charges $600–$1,200 to Skip Airport Security Lines
SocialMar 24, 2026

Man Charges $600–$1,200 to Skip Airport Security Lines

As Airport Security Waits Spiral, One Man Started A Line-Sitting Business — $600 To $1,200 To Skip The Wait - View from the Wing https://t.co/WcrOZafP1H

By Gary Leff
United Turns Three Economy Seats Into Coach Bed
SocialMar 24, 2026

United Turns Three Economy Seats Into Coach Bed

United Airlines Adds A New Way To Sleep In Coach — 3 Economy Seats Turn Into A Bed Starting Next Year - View from the Wing https://t.co/Hw77iaTeMq

By Gary Leff
Airlines Cite “Wear” For Missing Bag Wheel, Ignoring DOT
SocialMar 24, 2026

Airlines Cite “Wear” For Missing Bag Wheel, Ignoring DOT

American Returned A Checked Bag Missing A Wheel — Airlines Still Hide Behind “Normal Wear And Tear” Despite DOT Warnings - View from the Wing https://t.co/yHV7MAAiQq

By Gary Leff
ICE Shows Up, TSA Lines Still Drag On
SocialMar 23, 2026

ICE Shows Up, TSA Lines Still Drag On

ICE Deployed To 13 Airports — But Agents Are Mostly Standing Around As TSA Lines Stretch For Hours - View from the Wing https://t.co/wKBwn8Bo8l

By Gary Leff
Centurion Lounges Decline: Crowded, Subpar Food
SocialMar 23, 2026

Centurion Lounges Decline: Crowded, Subpar Food

American Express Centurion Lounges Used To Set The Standard — Now They're Packed And Serve Bad Food - View from the Wing https://t.co/mthLnf4SaF

By Gary Leff
Airline Puts Woman, Child in Cockpit to Dodge Compensation
SocialMar 22, 2026

Airline Puts Woman, Child in Cockpit to Dodge Compensation

Woman And Child Flew Six Hours In Cockpit Jumpseats — Airline Avoided Paying Overbooking Compensation - View from the Wing https://t.co/22hFCb7EkB

By Gary Leff
Neglected FAA Maintenance Grounds Five D.C. Airports
SocialMar 22, 2026

Neglected FAA Maintenance Grounds Five D.C. Airports

One Overheated Circuit Board Grounded 5 D.C.-Area Airports — After FAA Dropped Maintenance On Old Systems - View from the Wing https://t.co/pDNl8gYFgu

By Gary Leff
United Installs, Then Locks Doors on New Suites
SocialMar 22, 2026

United Installs, Then Locks Doors on New Suites

United Added Doors To Its New Business Class Suites — Then Locked Them Shut [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/yOXGBXhsGE

By Gary Leff
Trump's ICE Plan for TSA Lines Is Illegal, Undermines Security
SocialMar 21, 2026

Trump's ICE Plan for TSA Lines Is Illegal, Undermines Security

Trump Says ICE Will Fix TSA Lines Monday — Thats Illegal And Weakens Security - View from the Wing https://t.co/IhByutwvEa

By Gary Leff
United Mistakenly Told All Flight Attendants They’re Relocating to London
SocialMar 21, 2026

United Mistakenly Told All Flight Attendants They’re Relocating to London

United Airlines Accidentally Emailed Every Flight Attendant That They Were Moving To London [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/7FygmjmEoU

By Gary Leff
JetBlue Pilots Sue to Block United Partnership
SocialMar 21, 2026

JetBlue Pilots Sue to Block United Partnership

JetBlue Pilots Sue To Stop The United Partnership — Claiming It Violates Their Contract - View from the Wing https://t.co/wf5nzIHtpu

By Gary Leff
Burn Miles, Gain Hotel Points and Elite Status
SocialMar 21, 2026

Burn Miles, Gain Hotel Points and Elite Status

Rove Miles May Have The Best Hotel Trick In Points — Burn Miles, Earn Hotel Points And Elite Credit - View from the Wing https://t.co/LnX4kt8D9z

By Gary Leff