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American Airlines flight attendants continue protest despite tentative contract agreement

American Airlines flight attendants continue protest despite tentative contract agreement
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Gary Leff Chief Financial Officer | View from the Wing

Despite reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with American Airlines, the union representing flight attendants is advising its members to continue wearing "WAR" pins and bag tags. The acronym, which initially stood for "we are ready," has taken on a more confrontational tone as negotiations persist.

A couple reportedly canceled their American Express Delta cards after experiencing a flight cancellation. This incident highlights how co-branded credit card holders often react negatively towards the brand when service issues arise.

In another incident, a user reported that Turo attempted to charge them $18,000 for damages incurred while the car was being towed by the company.

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JetBlue Flight 292 has resurfaced on social media despite the event occurring in 2005. The crash landing involved 146 passengers and has gained renewed attention online.

A stabbing incident occurred at Miami airport on Saturday night. According to a police release, "Without provocation, the subject attacked the victim by stabbing her multiple times and attempted to throw her over the railing." The victim managed to escape and was found by officers on the third floor.

Citi is offering bonuses on point transfers through August 17. A 20% bonus is available for transfers to Wyndham, although it is considered less valuable. In contrast, there is a 25% bonus for transfers to Air France KLM Flying Blue, which offers better value.

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