Podcast appearances and mentions of gary leff

In this episode, Patrick McKenzie (patio11) challenges a recent Atlantic article claiming that low-income cardholders subsidize credit card rewards through high interest payments. Drawing from his Bits About Money essay Anatomy of a credit card rewards program, Patrick explains that rewards are primarily funded by interchange fees paid by merchants, not by interest charges.To the extent those interchange is passed along to customers, it falls mostly on rich customers, because rich customers spend more. They spend more in interchange than they earn in rewards. Issuing banks and researchers who have looked at the data mostly agree here.Patrick also breaks down the credit card rewards game, showing how banks strategically design card offerings for different market segments and explains the portfolio mathematics that disprove the cross-subsidization narrative. –Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/credit-card-rewards-interchange/–Sponsor:  VantaVanta automates security compliance and builds trust, helping companies streamline ISO, SOC 2, and AI framework certifications. Learn more at https://vanta.com/complex–Recommended in this episode:Bits about money: Anatomy of credit card rewards programs https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/anatomy-of-credit-card-rewards-programs/The Atlantic: There Are Two Kinds of Credit Cards by Annie Lowrey https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/03/credit-card-racket/682075/ Complex Systems episode with Gary Leff https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QqFw5hlHKRrjRUTVLfKRV?si=hNwbnyrmQiqHe9ziAnGCpQ Complex Systems episode with Dave Guarino https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UlTIRosmjtvpcdHQ7t2tK?si=i8LYGS-iSfOoGsVmMFYWjA –Timestamps:(00:31) A recent Atlantic article's false thesis(09:35) Rebating interchange to earn share of wallet(14:48) Sponsor: Vanta(16:56) Why isn't every card a rewards card?(27:56) The complexity spectrum of rewards products(29:55) A fun rabbit hole about credit card acceptance(33:53) Back to more complicated cases(45:45) Further refinements in cat and mouse games(51:24) Giving the customer more choices more frequently(58:10) More directions to go in(01:01:54) Patrick's counterproposal

Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by Gary Leff, the author of "View from the Wing", to discuss the economic systems behind airlines and loyalty programs. They discuss how airlines manage to stay profitable despite razor-thin margins, the economics of frequent flyer programs, and why these programs often generate more value than the airlines themselves. The conversation explores why many irrational airline policies reflect deeper economic realities and competitive constraints that shape flying today.–Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/gary-leff-frequent-flier-programs/–Sponsor: VantaVanta automates security compliance and builds trust, helping companies streamline ISO, SOC 2, and AI framework certifications. Learn more at https://vanta.com/complex–Recommended in this episode:View From The Wing https://viewfromthewing.com/Bits About Money: How credit cards make money https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/how-credit-cards-make-money/–Twitter:@patio11@garyleff–Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:10) History of airline loyalty programs(04:36) The economics of airline loyalty programs(08:01) Parallels and differences with hotel loyalty programs(14:01) Tax implications and legal considerations(19:50) Sponsor: Vanta(21:08) Tax implications and legal considerations (part 2)(34:02) Credit card reward programs(46:56) The David Dao incident and its impact on airline policies(47:29) Airline compensation strategies and Delta's unique approach(49:08) The economics of airline miles and accounting practices(53:15) Airline debt and the role of frequent flyer programs(55:21) The impact of airline policies on customer loyalty(01:08:11) The value of partner miles and airline alliances(01:13:11) Creative ways to earn miles and exploit promotions(01:20:05) The infamous coin promotion and other mileage hacks(01:30:39) Wrap

Brandon Blewett, author of the best-seller How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes, just released his witty and insightful take on navigating both literal and professional journeys. While the book hilariously examines the “6 Habits of Highly Annoying Travelers,” it also draws compelling parallels to the workplace—outlining how dealing with delays, turbulence, and pivots helped shape his career. Key talking points Brandon discusses: Knowing when to admit a role, path, or environment isn't the right fit—and finding the courage to move forward. Identifying and fostering mentoring relationships that unlock doors and inspire growth. How mentoring others can organically lead to opportunities. Discovering what truly makes you tick to chart a fulfilling career path. For context, the book has been praised as: "Drawing on his experience as both a seasoned road warrior and M&A executive, Brandon C. Blewett offers a hilariously relatable take on the habits of fellow travelers, transforming the chaos of air travel into a masterclass on navigating personal and professional growth." - Gary Leff, View from the Wing founder and Travel Guru "A rollicking tale from the ultimate frequent flyer. Travel has never been this funny. Do yourself a favor: pack this book in your carry-on." - Bill Keenan, Author of Discussion Materials "How many times have you wanted to turn to the plane seatmate next to you, behind you or across the aisle and say exactly what's on the tip of your tongue? Brandon does it, through a combination of comedy and astute observation...  I never thought a guy with a background in mergers and acquisitions could be so funny. I stand corrected." - Greg Schwem, Author of Text Me If You're Breathing, The Road to Success Goes Through the Salar Bar, and Turning Gut Punches into Punchlines Website: brandonblewett.com Book:  https://amzn.to/4hyTewR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandoncblewett/ X: https://x.com/brandonintheair Travel Experiences and Professional Development Michael and Brandon had a conversation about their experiences with travel and how it relates to their professional and personal lives. Brandon, the author of "How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes," shared his background in frequent travel and his career in consulting and mergers and acquisitions. Michael, who has also traveled extensively, discussed his observations of people's interactions in airports and how these experiences can be compared to the challenges faced in daily life and career. They both agreed that adaptability and flexibility are essential in both travel and professional development. The conversation ended with Michael suggesting that sometimes, one needs to look within to navigate through challenges. Reassessing Career Choices for Fulfillment Michael and Brandon discussed the importance of self-reflection and reassessing one's career choices. Brandon shared his experience of pivoting from tax law to management consulting, realizing that his initial career choice wasn't the best fit for his skill set. Michael, a former accountant, echoed Brandon's sentiments, expressing relief at leaving his accounting career behind. They both agreed that reassessing one's career path is crucial for personal growth and fulfillment. Networking and Mentoring in Careers Michael and Brandon discussed the importance of networking and mentoring in their careers. Brandon shared his experience of not attending a target school for graduate studies and how he relied on mentoring relationships to succeed. He mentioned his involvement in the Ole Miss Mba Mentoring program and how it helped his mentees achieve significant career milestones. Brandon also highlighted the potential for mentoring relationships to come full circle, with mentees potentially offering opportunities in the future. Michael shared his own experience of being a mentor through a program at Walsh College, emphasizing the value of such relationships. Mentoring and Human Aspect Consideration Michael shared his experience of mentoring a student, Brandon, who was going through a challenging time due to his wife's medical school in Chicago. Michael suggested that Brandon transfer to a business school in Chicago to save on rent and be closer to his wife. Brandon eventually followed this advice and graduated. Michael emphasized the importance of considering the human aspect in mentoring, beyond just career goals. He also mentioned that he didn't receive an invitation to continue mentoring Brandon, but he could still mentor in other areas. Student Athlete Experience and Football Brandon shared his experience as a student athlete at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where he attended every home football game and participated in the school's Life after Ball program. He found it rewarding to help student athletes prepare for their future careers, whether in finance or consulting. He also expressed his excitement about SMU's successful football season, which he believes will attract more talented players. Michael agreed, noting that the ease of transferring in college football now aligns with the real world, where taking a year off before starting a new job is not necessary. Leadership, Discipline, and Surrounding Smart People Brandon and Michael discussed the importance of discipline, practice, and competition in achieving success. They highlighted the example of Shaquille O'Neal, who despite being a former athlete, has become a successful businessman. They emphasized the need for leaders to surround themselves with smart and honest people who can provide feedback, even when it's not wanted. They also touched on the importance of being receptive to feedback and advice from others, such as gate agents, pilots, and flight attendants, to navigate challenges like flight delays or cancellations. The conversation concluded with the idea that leaders should strive to be the best in their field and that they deserve the best in the world. Continuous Learning and Personal Growth Brandon and Michael discussed the importance of continuous learning and growth, with Michael emphasizing the value of small daily improvements. They also talked about the potential for personal and professional growth, with Michael suggesting that even a 1% improvement each day could lead to significant progress over time.

When people say that someone needs no introduction, we think they're talking about View From The Wing's Gary Leff. He is one of the world's foremost experts in miles, points, and frequent business travel. Gary talks with us about the math behind airline loyalty programs, how he comes across the strangest stories in travel, the differences between airlines and hotels when they start co-branding with partners, how airlines define their "best customers" and way, way more.https://viewfromthewing.com/

It's only been a few days since the election, but already we're wondering: What will happen to travel policy under the Trump administration?  Naturally quite a bit can change from Biden to Trump -- and even from the first Trump administration -- and in this episode we talk with Johanna Jainchill, our news editor and travel-policy reporter, and View from the Wing's Gary Leff about what kids of changes we might expect on several fronts: visa processing and travel bans, antitrust and airline combinations, the FAA, recent rules on refunds and disclosures, plus what might become of extensive requests for information from the departments of justice and transportation.  This episode was recorded Friday, Nov. 8 and has been edited for length and clarity. Related links From air mergers to visas: How Trump's win could impact travel policy https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Government/Travel-expects-policy-changes-as-Trump-wins-the-presidency Travel groups congratulate Trump and lay out policy agendas https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Government/travel-groups-congratulate-trump-on-presidency View from the Wing https://viewfromthewing.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube!  Gary Leff of View From The Wing joins us for an announcement that the Freddie Awards are back. Richard and I quiz Gary on who he thinks were the best loyalty programs last year and offer our own opinions. Finally, we finish up commiserating with Richard about the painful decision he needs to make about choosing his primary airline in 2025. Our video took a left-hand turn at the very end of the show. Apologies for the snafu! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. See More: https://milestogo.boardingarea.com/ Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/

We talk with travel expert Gary Leff from View from the Wing.com. In the news, the DOT probe of airline frequent flyer programs, U.S. airlines reduced hiring, automated landing fee collection, more on PFAS in aircraft firefighting foam, and FAA action to ease network flight delays. Also, interviews from the Pacific Airshow. Guest Travel expert and blogger Gary Leff was named one of the world's top travel specialists by Conde Nast. He often appears in the media on television, radio, and in print. He's been a keynote speaker at many conferences and both a moderator and panelist at Flightglobal industry conferences, in addition to CardCon and Fincon. His credit card advice has been featured in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Gary blogs at View From the Wing.com and is co-founder of InsideFlyer.com. We talked with Gary about the U.S. Department of Transportation's inquiry into airline rewards programs, including their authority to do so and the likely time before DOT action takes place. Gary comments on the devaluation of miles and gives us his thoughts on airline staffing levels. We consider issues surrounding carry-on baggage and overhead bin space and the topic of code sharing. Visit View From the Wing.com for the writings of a true travel expert. Aviation News Breaking: New Government Investigation Demands Airlines Expose Frequent Flyer Devaluations The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) launched an inquiry into airline rewards programs to protect customers from potential unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices. DOT sent letters to American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines ordering them to provide records and submit reports with detailed information about their rewards programs, practices, and policies. The probe is focused on the ways consumers participating in airline rewards programs are impacted by the devaluation of earned rewards, hidden or dynamic pricing, extra fees, and reduced competition and choice. See: US probes top airlines' frequent flyer programs for unfair practices and USDOT Seeks to Protect Consumers' Airline Rewards in Probe of Four Largest U.S. Airlines' Rewards Practices U.S. airlines cool hiring after adding 194,000 employees in post-Covid spree During the pandemic, airline employment decreased significantly as customer demand dropped. With the travel recovery, US passenger airlines added almost 194,000 jobs as they tried to catch up. Now hiring is cooling off: demand is moderating, fares are down which puts pressure on profits, labor costs are up with the new contracts, aircraft deliveries are running late, and engine availability is not where it needs to be AOPA Objects to Possible Florida Airport Landing Fees The state of Florida contracted with Virtower to collect aircraft movement data using ADS-B. Virtower partner Vector Airport Systems can use the Virtower data with its PlanePass system to provide automated invoicing. Vector proposes to collect a fee of $3 per 1,000 pounds of aircraft weight. AOPA says ADS-B was never intended to be used as a tool to collect landing fees. They question the need to collect fees at the public-use airports that already receive federal funds. Virtower “monitors key airport operational parameters including takeoffs, landings, touch and go's, pavement utilization, and based aircraft operations. While providing a quick and easy noise complaint investigations tool for all customers.” Brunswick passes unprecedented PFAS resolution calling for action after spill In Episode 812, we talked about aviation firefighting foam, specifically Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) that contains dangerous PFAS (“forever chemicals”). There are efforts to transition to fluorine-free foam (F3) for aircraft firefighting. The Brunswick Town Council passed a resolution calling for a statewide inventory of AFFF that was spilled on Aug. 19, 2024.

Southwest is having an unusual moment: An aviation industry stalwart that's typically posted solid results, it has attracted the attention of activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which is calling for change, including the ouster of longtime chairman Gary Kelly and CEO Bob Jordan. In this episode, host Rebecca Tobin, aviation editor Robby Silk and guest Gary Leff, author of the View from the Wing blog, discuss Southwest's headwinds, why Elliott is so keen to make changes and why Southwest is such an unusual company in the aviation space. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by AmaWaterways https://www.amawaterways.com/agent-home Related reports: View from the Wing https://viewfromthewing.com/ Southwest meets with investor that wants a CEO change https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Southwest-to-meet-with-activist-investor-Elliott Will changes coming to Southwest help or hurt the brand? https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/How-will-Southwest-changes-affect-brand Southwest now displaying fares on Kayak leisure site https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Southwest-now-displaying-flights-on-Kayak-leisure-site  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Grand Canyon in Arizona. Peter takes a deep dive into Grand Canyon West with the Hualapai Indian tribe with Kevin Fedarko, Author of A Walk in the Park, Professor Jeffery P. Shepherd, and Hualapai elder Loretta Jackson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Grand Canyon in Arizona. Peter takes a deep dive into Grand Canyon West with the Hualapai Indian tribe with Kevin Fedarko, Author of A Walk in the Park, Professor Jeffery P. Shepherd, and Hualapai elder Loretta Jackson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg is all about travel delays, cancellations, weather, and how bad the summer of 2024 could become. Peter sits down with Zach Griff - The Senior Reporter at the Points Guy - to talk about what could possibly go wrong -- including airport construction, to airline seating. Then, Gary Leff - Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com - stops by to discuss what you should and should never do when you are stuck on an airplane.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg is all about travel delays, cancellations, weather, and how bad the summer of 2024 could become. Peter sits down with Zach Griff - The Senior Reporter at the Points Guy - to talk about what could possibly go wrong -- including airport construction, to airline seating. Then, Gary Leff - Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com - stops by to discuss what you should and should never do when you are stuck on an airplane.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter sits down with Gary Leff - Founder of ViewFromTheWing.com - for a conversation on airline seats and seating, and perhaps a dramatic change about to happen from one particular carrier. Then, if you thought last summer was crazy for travel, get ready for this summer. Amir Eylon of Longwood International has done the research and his findings for the summer may surprise you. Finally, if you think planes and hotels are going to be full, get ready for cruise ships. Kelly Craighead - President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association - sheds some light on the growth of cruise ships, the number of cruise passengers, and what all this means to you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter sits down with Gary Leff - Founder of ViewFromTheWing.com - for a conversation on airline seats and seating, and perhaps a dramatic change about to happen from one particular carrier. Then, if you thought last summer was crazy for travel, get ready for this summer. Amir Eylon of Longwood International has done the research and his findings for the summer may surprise you. Finally, if you think planes and hotels are going to be full, get ready for cruise ships. Kelly Craighead - President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association - sheds some light on the growth of cruise ships, the number of cruise passengers, and what all this means to you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gary Leff joins Jordan McGillis to discuss airline safety, airport efficiency, and the risks and rewards of air travel.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg comes from all across the state of Louisiana. Peter chats with Patrick Smith - Founder of AskThePilot.com - about the biggest aviation successes of 2023 and the challenges to airlines and passengers this year. Then, Gary Leff - Founder of ViewFromTheWing.com - on his projections for this year - good, bad, and ugly. Finaly, we dive into Louisiana with a visit to Baton Rouge where we catch up with the LSU National Championship Baseball Team and learn more about the Mississippi River.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg comes from all across the state of Louisiana. Peter chats with Patrick Smith - Founder of AskThePilot.com - about the biggest aviation successes of 2023 and the challenges to airlines and passengers this year. Then, Gary Leff - Founder of ViewFromTheWing.com - on his projections for this year - good, bad, and ugly. Finaly, we dive into Louisiana with a visit to Baton Rouge where we catch up with the LSU National Championship Baseball Team and learn more about the Mississippi River.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peter dives deep into the airlines with Gary Leff - Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com - on diminishing customer service. Then, Professor Ganesh Sitaraman stops by to discuss his new perfectly timed book - Why Flying is Miserable: And How to Fix it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peter dives deep into the airlines with Gary Leff - Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com - on diminishing customer service. Then, Professor Ganesh Sitaraman stops by to discuss his new perfectly timed book - Why Flying is Miserable: And How to Fix it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Note: Whoops this episode went up too early (but lucky you in that case!) In this week's episode: ⏲️ Is the time up for gas stoves ? (w/ Stephen Kent)

Unless you've been living under a rock you knew what this week's topic would be.  Delta has made massive changes to both their SkyMiles program and on Sky Club access.  How you earn elite status is changing and how much you'll need to spend is a big part of that equation. I'm joined by Gary Leff of View From The Wing and Clint Henderson of The Points Guy. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN.  Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN.  Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

Gary Leff joins us this week to talk about the new Capital One Lounge opening at Washington Dulles International Airport.  Richard and Ed have plenty of questions for Gary, he has the full scoop. After that, Richard has all sorts of probing questions for Gary. This week's epsiode is sponsored by NordVPN.  Both Ed and Richard use NordVPN.  Download NordVPN now and enjoy a 50% discount on an annual mobile subscription. Here's why Ed and Richard use NordVPN: Protects your privacy and blocks malicious websites. Helps you stream your favorite content (live sports, movies, etc) when you're traveling. Fastest VPN out there, connect in one click on desktop and mobile devices! If you're looking for a way to support the show, consider joining our Slack Community. You can support the show and purchase access below: Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. I appreciate your support! Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! Shoot us an e-mail (ed@pizzainmotion.com) or you can tweet me and Richard if you have questions.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from the iconic Queen of the French Riviera, The Carlton Hotel in Cannes. Peter takes a look at the continuing chaos of air travel with journalist Scott Mayerowitz. Then, Peter sits down with Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com, to chat about the ongoing mystery of what speed tape is doing on the wings of 787's. Finally, Henry Grabar, Author of Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World, with his deep dive and innovative look on how much parking impacts our daily lives wherever we go.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from the iconic Queen of the French Riviera, The Carlton Hotel in Cannes. Peter takes a look at the continuing chaos of air travel with journalist Scott Mayerowitz. Then, Peter sits down with Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com, to chat about the ongoing mystery of what speed tape is doing on the wings of 787's. Finally, Henry Grabar, Author of Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World, with his deep dive and innovative look on how much parking impacts our daily lives wherever we go.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Hotel Indigo in Everett, Washington. We look deep into everything that might get you kicked off of an airplane -- from dress codes to bodily odor, bad behavior, obesity , and more with Christopher Elliott, Founder of Elliot.org. Then, Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com on skiplagging and how that airline ticket practice got one young passenger in trouble at the airport. Then, speaking of airports, we check in with Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller Airports, on the little known Payne Field, a very interesting (and historic) alternative airport to Sea-tac in Seattle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Hotel Indigo in Everett, Washington. We look deep into everything that might get you kicked off of an airplane -- from dress codes to bodily odor, bad behavior, obesity , and more with Christopher Elliott, Founder of Elliot.org. Then, Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com on skiplagging and how that airline ticket practice got one young passenger in trouble at the airport. Then, speaking of airports, we check in with Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller Airports, on the little known Payne Field, a very interesting (and historic) alternative airport to Sea-tac in Seattle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg from Tampa Bay Florida. First, a look at an ultra low cost carrier -- Florida-based Spirit, and a conversation with its CEO, Ted Christie, with a few cost versus value surprises at a time when most airfares are at historic highs. Then, a report on one of the more outrageous -- and absurd, airline passenger complaints. Then, a deep dive into the Tampa food scene with Andrea Gonzmart, Fifth Generation Owner of the Columbia, a historic must stop in the city followed by the hidden stories revealed by Fred Hearns, Curator of Black History at the Tampa Bay History CenterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg from Tampa Bay Florida. First, a look at an ultra low cost carrier -- Florida-based Spirit, and a conversation with its CEO, Ted Christie, with a few cost versus value surprises at a time when most airfares are at historic highs. Then, a report on one of the more outrageous -- and absurd, airline passenger complaints. Then, a deep dive into the Tampa food scene with Andrea Gonzmart, Fifth Generation Owner of the Columbia, a historic must stop in the city followed by the hidden stories revealed by Fred Hearns, Curator of Black History at the Tampa Bay History CenterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from the Nobu Hotel in Los Cabos. But there's no vacation from the latest travel updates. So, we go into the cockpit for an airline update with Captain Patrick Smith of AskthePilot.com. Then, Ned Russell - Editor of Airline Weekly at Skift - stops by with a report on the changing behavior and expectations of travelers, with just a few surprises. Then, Peter sits down with Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com for a conversation on the madness at airline VIP lounges, some serious problems inside some hotel frequent stay programs, and what travelers need to know...and moreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from the Nobu Hotel in Los Cabos. But there's no vacation from the latest travel updates. So, we go into the cockpit for an airline update with Captain Patrick Smith of AskthePilot.com. Then, Ned Russell - Editor of Airline Weekly at Skift - stops by with a report on the changing behavior and expectations of travelers, with just a few surprises. Then, Peter sits down with Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com for a conversation on the madness at airline VIP lounges, some serious problems inside some hotel frequent stay programs, and what travelers need to know...and moreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from the Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel in London. There are moments in history where everyone remembers where they were. One of those moments was 14 years ago this week with the Miracle on the Hudson. Captain Sully Sullenberger, the pilot of US Air 1549, joins Peter for an extended conversation about the events of that day but most important, the events since -- including the Southwest Airlines meltdown, the FAA ground stop, and the proposal to have only one pilot in the cockpit.Then, Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com stops by with his update on the Southwest debacle and what the FAA ground stop means moving forward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from the Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel in London. There are moments in history where everyone remembers where they were. One of those moments was 14 years ago this week with the Miracle on the Hudson. Captain Sully Sullenberger, the pilot of US Air 1549, joins Peter for an extended conversation about the events of that day but most important, the events since -- including the Southwest Airlines meltdown, the FAA ground stop, and the proposal to have only one pilot in the cockpit.Then, Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com stops by with his update on the Southwest debacle and what the FAA ground stop means moving forward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all remember the bank bailouts of 2008, but almost nobody talks about the more recent COVID bailouts. $50 billion here; $25 billion there – pretty soon we're talking about real money. The airlines were one of several industries that enjoyed special treatment from the federal government on the grounds that they constituted an "essential business." What would happen if the airports shut down completely? Sounds scary.But the airline industry was never at risk of disappearing, notes Veronique de Rugy, a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. In a series of policy briefs co-authored with air travel guru Gary Leff, de Rugy shows the colossal waste of taxpayer dollars that took place while no one was paying attention. Rather than re-organizing under Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws, as businesses do all the time, inefficient airlines were able to keep paying dividends to their shareholders while less privileged businesses went under permanently.Now, politicians like Bernie Sanders are criticizing Southwest airlines for the debacle of its holiday cancellations (and he has a point)But what else should we expect from an industry that makes money whether it performs well or not?

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg includes a conversation with the Mayor on Tampa's development, an inside look at its culinary scene and an update on airline rewards programs with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Co-Owner and Creative Director of 7th and Grove Dr Jamaris Glenn, and Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg includes a conversation with the Mayor on Tampa's development, an inside look at its culinary scene and an update on airline rewards programs with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Co-Owner and Creative Director of 7th and Grove Dr Jamaris Glenn, and Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers a look into what the next 10 years of travel might look like, what you need to know about food when you travel, and the lack of lounge access at across the country with President and CEO of WTTC Julia Simpson, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff, and Author of "Real Food, Fake Food: Why You Don't Know What You're Eating and What You Can Do About It" Larry Olmsted.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers a look into what the next 10 years of travel might look like, what you need to know about food when you travel, and the lack of lounge access at across the country with President and CEO of WTTC Julia Simpson, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff, and Author of "Real Food, Fake Food: Why You Don't Know What You're Eating and What You Can Do About It" Larry Olmsted.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers new fees airlines are adding to the cost of a ticket, a memoir looking back at one flight attendant's time at TWA, and one airline is looking to do things differently with Founder of ViewFromThe Wing.com Gary Leff, Author of Fly Girl Ann Hood, and former airline executive and Senior Advisor to the Founders of Surf Air Fred Reid.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers new fees airlines are adding to the cost of a ticket, a memoir looking back at one flight attendant's time at TWA, and one airline is looking to do things differently with Founder of ViewFromThe Wing.com Gary Leff, Author of Fly Girl Ann Hood, and former airline executive and Senior Advisor to the Founders of Surf Air Fred Reid.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers how the pandemic has changed the way we view travel, the ongoing problems people are facing at airports, and some dark truths about the salmon industry with Legendary Traveler and Writer Richard Bangs, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff, and Authors of Salmon Wars The Dark Underbelly of Our Favorite Fish Catherine Collins, and Douglas Frantz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers how the pandemic has changed the way we view travel, the ongoing problems people are facing at airports, and some dark truths about the salmon industry with Legendary Traveler and Writer Richard Bangs, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff, and Authors of Salmon Wars The Dark Underbelly of Our Favorite Fish Catherine Collins, and Douglas Frantz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers what you need to know about renting a car to avoid potential prison time this summer, a store where you can browse unclaimed baggage, and the man who bought a boat off Craigslist with Owner of Unclaimed Baggage Bryan Owens, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff. and Owner of the Aurora Yacht Christopher Wilson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers what you need to know about renting a car to avoid potential prison time this summer, a store where you can browse unclaimed baggage, and the man who bought a boat off Craigslist with Owner of Unclaimed Baggage Bryan Owens, Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff. and Owner of the Aurora Yacht Christopher Wilson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers how the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office is working to get millions of dollars in refunds for consumers, an update on the chaos in air travel, and what you need to know about the state of national parks this summer with The Division Chief of Consumer Advocacy and Response Division at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office William O'Hearn, Founder of ViewFromTheWing.com Gary Leff, and Author of "Wyoming: A History of the American West” Sam Lightner Jr.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers how the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office is working to get millions of dollars in refunds for consumers, an update on the chaos in air travel, and what you need to know about the state of national parks this summer with The Division Chief of Consumer Advocacy and Response Division at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office William O'Hearn, Founder of ViewFromTheWing.com Gary Leff, and Author of "Wyoming: A History of the American West” Sam Lightner Jr.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the release of The First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid's new book Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World, an update on travel insurance, and a heartwarming reunion two years in the making with Iceland's First Lady Eliza Reid, COO of Medjet John Gobbels, and Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the release of The First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid's new book Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World, an update on travel insurance, and a heartwarming reunion two years in the making with Iceland's First Lady Eliza Reid, COO of Medjet John Gobbels, and Founder of ViewFromtheWing.com Gary Leff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gary Leff, the chief financial officer at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and writer of View From the Wing, talks to us about airlines, airline bailouts, and travel tips. 

In this week's episode:

We've seen our fair share of lawsuits in the travel world over the past couple of decades, largely airlines or hotels using the legal system to protect their interests. However, I was definitely surprised to see The Points Guy suing American Airlines over a dispute over information displayed in the TPG app. We've got two special guests this week! First, Brian Kelly, the founder of The Points Guy, joins us to offer up his perspective on why they filed a suit against American Airlines. After that, we're joined by Gary Leff of View From The Wing. Gary offers his perspective on both sides of the disagreement and offers his opinion on what we could expect to see in the future. Don't worry. We'll have a full regular episode ready to drop on Wednesday like each and every week. But, we wanted to take this opportunity to bring you an inside look at this developing dispute. Don't forget that you can leave us a voicemail or text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! If you have a question you can e-mail me at ed@pizzainmotion.com. And, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and ask your question there. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Hope you enjoy the show!

As we head into Thanksgiving I'm answering listener questions and sitting down with Gary Leff. Here's some more info on the Radisson Rewards changes we reference in the show today. And, if you're interested in signing up for the Bilt Rewards Mastercard you can use code PIM4BILT to bypass the waitlist. (Side note: I don't get a dime if you sign up, I just think it's a solid card). We have a new way for you to reach us with your questions. You can text us at (571) 293-6659‬. Listen for your question on a future show! If you have a question you can e-mail me at ed@pizzainmotion.com. And, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and ask your question there. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Hope you enjoy the show!

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the state of the pandemic and tourism in Tanzania, moving forward in an African country of consequence, U.S security, and changing airline policies with the President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Acting United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan, and Founder of ViewfromtheWing.com, Gary Leff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the state of the pandemic and tourism in Tanzania, moving forward in an African country of consequence, U.S security, and changing airline policies with the President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, Acting United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan, and Founder of ViewfromtheWing.com, Gary Leff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Economic growth in East Asia remains volatile as natural disasters and the Delta variant threaten the region's recovery. We discuss the state of affairs in China and Japan with Boom Bust's Christy Ai. Then we turn to Afghanistan, where the nation has been fully taken over by the Taliban. Octavio Marenzi of Opimas LLC lends his insight on the economic fallout from the geopolitical developments. And just as the airline industry was beginning to recover from the original Covid-19 shock, the Delta variant has rattled the sector yet again. Gary Leff of View From the Wing fills us in on how airlines are coping with the latest developments.

Travel expert Gary Leff of View From The Left Wing joins Steve Bertrand on Chicago's Afternoon News to offer travel advice to WGN Radio listeners on best places to travel, and what to do with those loyalty miles that you couldn’t use last year due to the pandemic. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow […]

Travel expert Gary Leff of View From The Left Wing joins Steve Bertrand on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about a measure that airlines are considering which would require passengers to be weighed before boarding their flight. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the battle between lawmakers and the airlines when it comes to passenger refunds, the latest CDC mask guideline for vaccinated people and how and why one airline might start weighing passengers with Senator Edward J. Markey, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Wall Street Journal Travel Editor Scott McCartney, and Viewfromthewing.com Founder Gary Leff.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the battle between lawmakers and the airlines when it comes to passenger refunds, the latest CDC mask guideline for vaccinated people and how and why one airline might start weighing passengers with Senator Edward J. Markey, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Wall Street Journal Travel Editor Scott McCartney, and Viewfromthewing.com Founder Gary Leff.

Countries are tentatively opening to international travelers as more and more people are getting vaccinated, but each has its own vaccination rules, document requirements and testing thresholds for entry. "Vaccine passsport" interests as diverse as the World Economic Forum, multinational technology companies, the EU and organizations representing the global travel industry are all stressing the importance of developing interoperable, open-source technology standards for health passes.But how close are we to a health-pass standard, and what should travelers expect in the meantime? Senior editors Robert Silk and Jeri Clausing, and travel expert Gary Leff, who writes about frequent-flyer, points and business travel on his "View from the Wing" blog, discuss the thorny issues that surround vaccine passports and how to better enable cross-border travel. This episode was recorded Thursday, May 13, and was edited for length and clarity. Additional reading: The vaccine passport controversy: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Giving-travel-a-health-pass International travel's current situation: Forms, forms, tests and more forms https://www.travelweekly.com/Blogs/Dispatch/International-travel-current-situation-Forms-forms-tests-and-more-forms European Commission lays out proposal for easing travel restrictions in the EU https://www.travelweekly.com/Europe-Travel/European-Commission-lays-out-proposal-for-easing-travel-restrictions-in-the-EU Hawaii governor expects vaccine passport to expand to all U.S. visitors by summer https://www.travelweekly.com/Hawaii-Travel/Hawaii-governor-on-vaccine-passport-expansion Gary Leff's View from the Wing blog https://viewfromthewing.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined this week for a very different wallet than mine. Seth Miller, who writes at PaxEx.Aero and also co-hosts the Dots, Lines and Destinations podcast, joins us this week. We were joined recently by Gary Leff of View From the Wing to break down his wallet. And, Richard Kerr joined us to break down my wallet. Seth has a different travel style when compared to me or Gary. He also values elite status differently, so I was interested to see what credit cards he relies on to earn points and miles. I think you'll find it interesting as well! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you’d like to hear about!

If you're a frequent listener, you might remember an episode last year where Richard Kerr guest-hosted Miles to Go to break down what's in my wallet. This week we're digging into Gary Leff's wallet. Gary writes the View From The Wing blog and has a lengthy history of travel credit cards in his wallet, probably even longer than mine! We talk about credit cards quite a bit on the show, since they're a great way to earn enough miles and points for your next vacation. If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you’d like to hear about!

Today’s guest, Gary Leff, is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel, a topic he has covered since 2002. His website View From The Wing (“Thought Leader In Travel”) is one of the leading sources for ‘scoop and details about the travel loyalty world. Co-founder of the frequent flyer community, InsideFlyer.com and named one of the “World’s Top Travel Experts” by Conde’ Nast Traveler, Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. Gary has also been called “sagacious” by legendary business travel writer Joe Brancatelli and “the godfather of the [frequent flyer] hobby” in Rolling Stone.In today’s SEASON FINALE episode, Gary shares his insight with us on capacity versus demand and the incredible deals we have seen during the pandemic. Find out which deals to take advantage of (and how), which loyalty or rewards programs you should sign up for if you are a newbie, and hear Gary’s predictions for the inevitable upcoming devaluations as travel increases post-COVID. We also talk about the history of Stardust, one of Michael’s favorite Vegas properties, and the world’s longest and shortest commercial flights. Tune in today to learn how to get more bang for your buck and enjoy your loyalty rewards in the near term!Want to contact us or share something?Email us at:tips@travelzork.comDid you see our Vegas Road-Trip Series on YouTube?⤵️

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers what the new federal funding will mean for Amtrak and the railroads, the individual challenges of reopening hotels around the world and the dangers of traveling with large amounts of cash at airports with Amtrak President & CEO William Flynn, InterContinental Hotel Group CEO Keith Barr and ViewfromtheWing.com Founder Gary Leff.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers what the new federal funding will mean for Amtrak and the railroads, the individual challenges of reopening hotels around the world and the dangers of traveling with large amounts of cash at airports with Amtrak President & CEO William Flynn, InterContinental Hotel Group CEO Keith Barr and ViewfromtheWing.com Founder Gary Leff.

We welcome back Gary Leff travel author from View from the Wing to discuss the current travel situation. From packed planes, points awards, to differing requirements for a verity of destinations and where traveling might be easier. If you are looking to get away this is valuable information. As always please share with a friend. View from the Wing - Thought Leader in Travel

Grab a roundtrip ticket and go for the gold, it's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!Heidi Gardner is a cast member of “Saturday Night Live,” known for her kooky characters and celebrity impressions. Now that she’s in her fourth season with the show, she’s experienced it all. That includes some celebrity encounters with people she’s imitated on TV. Orlando Leyba is a stand up comedian. Between his appearances on "The Tonight Show" and his new special "Adorable," he has one goal with his comedy: to radiate joy. He’ll tell us about how that mission has led him through a fun career path...and some bizarre encounters with fans. “Adorable” is streaming now on HBO Max. Our guests will answer trivia questions about ice skating, flight taking and code breaking!What’s the difference: Code of ConductWhat’s the difference between a cipher and a code?What’s the difference between a train engineer and a train conductor?Areas of Expertise:Heidi Gardner: Figure skating, the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team” and the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles.Orlando: Airline travel hacks, the TV show “Fixer Upper” and how to make fluffy eggs.Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongOrlando LeybaHeidi GardnerWith guest experts:Gary Leff, author of the popular travel blog “View from the Wing” and co-founder of insideflyer.com.Tara Lipinski, member of the U.S. figure skating Hall of Fame who won the gold medal at the 1998 Olympics.  Go Fact Yourself was devised and produced by Jim Newman and J. Keith van Straaten, in collaboration with Maximum Fun. Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Mask-wearing and vaccine-getting by YOU.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the “herstory”-making, all-female bridge and officer team that sailed on International Women’s Day last year, the secret world of frequent flyer milage value and the history of Saint Patrick's Day with American Cruise Ship Captain Kate McCue, ViewfromtheWing.com Founder Gary Leff, Irish Hotelier, Author and Television Personality Francis Brennan and Saint Patrick Centre Director Dr. Tim Campbell.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the “herstory”-making, all-female bridge and officer team that sailed on International Women’s Day last year, the secret world of frequent flyer milage value and the history of Saint Patrick's Day with American Cruise Ship Captain Kate McCue, ViewfromtheWing.com Founder Gary Leff, Irish Hotelier, Author and Television Personality Francis Brennan and Saint Patrick Centre Director Dr. Tim Campbell.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the unexpected expansion of airline routes, the reputational damage that the Boeing 737 Max faces upon its recertification, a realistic prediction for the future given the bleak state of the airline industry at the moment and much more with Travel Industry Analyst Henry Harteveldt, ViewfromtheWing.com Founder Gary Leff and Airline Weekly Editor Madhu Unnikrishnan.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the unexpected expansion of airline routes, the reputational damage that the Boeing 737 Max faces upon its recertification, a realistic prediction for the future given the bleak state of the airline industry at the moment and much more with Travel Industry Analyst Henry Harteveldt, ViewfromtheWing.com Founder Gary Leff and Airline Weekly Editor Madhu Unnikrishnan.

Summer Hull and Richard Kerr join me for a second straight week, this time to talk the future of travel. After we had Gary Leff on a few weeks ago to discuss the world of travel post-COVID, I thought it would be great to get some other perspectives from well-known folks in the travel space. I already had Summer and Richard mic'ed up for our segment on our joint camping trip. So, why not just keep them talking? If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you’d like to hear about!

If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us attract more listeners! Gary Leff of View From The Wing joins me this week for a wide-ranging discussion on travel during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Gary shares his views on business travel, leisure travel, how the airline and hotel industry are coping with all the changes and more. He also answers listener questions submitted via social media. Hope you enjoy the show! If you have a suggestion for a future show find me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and let me know what you’d like to hear about!

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers all things money under the current circumstances in the travel industry – the CARES Act, airline cash flow, demand for travel and much more – with CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger, ViewfromtheWing.com Founder Gary Leff and Airlines for America CEO Nick Calio.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers all things money under the current circumstances in the travel industry – the CARES Act, airline cash flow, demand for travel and much more – with CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger, ViewfromtheWing.com Founder Gary Leff and Airlines for America CEO Nick Calio.

This week’s episode of the Eye on Travel Podcast with CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg covers another crazy week in the travel industry – which airlines and planes will return? What is the legal status of your airline refund? And which airlines are blocking – or selling – the middle seat? Peter discusses all this and more with Aviation Consultant & President of Boyd Group International Mike Boyd, Detroit Class Action Attorney Nick Coulson, and Founder of ViewfromtheWing.com Gary Leff.

This week’s episode of the Eye on Travel Podcast with CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg commemorates Pride month, and the intersection of that movement with the travel experience, as well as updates on the crazy world of frequently flier miles. He talks to Brian Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Points Guy, Maritime historian Peter Knego and Gary Leff from ViewfromtheWing.com.

This week’s episode of the Eye on Travel Podcast with CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg commemorates Pride month, and the intersection of that movement with the travel experience, as well as updates on the crazy world of frequently flier miles. He talks to Brian Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Points Guy, Maritime historian Peter Knego and Gary Leff from ViewfromtheWing.com.

Travel Blogger and Consultant Gary Leff joins us to talk about the current state of the travel industry. We find out how he escaped the DC area and came to call Austin home. Gary has lots of great tips on travel and credit card/points strategies.https://viewfromthewing.com/

Greg and Nick discuss: -Is this a good time to book future travel? We obviously don't know when "safe" will be, but maybe this is a good time to book for the future? -Is it ethical to take advantage of the current no change fee policies? More: -Should we cancel or downgrade annual fee credit cards? We can't travel now, we don't know when we'll be able to travel again. When is it time to cut the cord on expensive credit cards with benefits we can't use? -How should people handle the travel industry's customer service collapse? Many people are reporting huge wait times, finger pointing (e.g. "call the airline" no "call the OTA"), wrong information. Please subscribe! http://thefrequentmiler.com/subscribe Timestamps (thanks to Screaming Lincolns on Youtube): 3:15 Is it really free? (Hotel Free Night) 5:13 Free Nights vs Award Flights w/Fuel Surcharges 10:50 Points/Miles Great Value Discussion 13:31 Main Topic: When to book travel? 15:56 June 1st??? 18:18 British Airways Refund Trick [Hat Tip to Gary Leff at View From The Wing] 22:23 Spend all miles now??? 23:00 Ethical Issue: Change Waivers 28:18 Where in the world would you like to be quarantined? 31:32 Greg's Travel Plans 34:06 Cust Svc/Changing Policies 39:09 Southwest's Travel Funds Extension 41:12 Credit Card Downgrades [Hat Tip to Grant Thomas at Travel With Grant] 43:30 Downgrade Strategy 53:41 What's in your wallet, NOW??? 58:42 Nick's Morphosis :) 1:00:35 F-Bomb Averted :( 1:03:35 Question of the Week: Extending United Airlines Voucher 

Welcome Aboard The Airways Podcast! This bonus episode welcomes Gary Leff, editor of View from the Wing, who discusses with our host, Vinay Bhaskara, whether the proposed airline bailout in the US should happen. US airlines and airplane manufacturing giant, Boeing, have all requested aid from the Federal Government following the ongoing COVID-19 crisis that has forced the grounding of almost 80% of the country's fleet and crippled Boeing's output further. Boeing said that “a minimum of $60 billion in access to public and private liquidity, including loan guarantees” was appropriate for the aerospace-manufacturing industry. According to the Wall Street Journal, airline executives are seeking $50 billion in government money. Vinay Bhaskara and Gary Leff discuss whether such a bailout is necessary, and most importantly, whether it is fair. Gary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel—a topic he has covered since 2002. Leff is the co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present). Tune in! The Airways Podcast is here.

Like many travel loyalty programs, when one brand makes changes, others seem to eventually follow. This week we're joined by Gary Leff from View from the Wing to discuss Hyatt's news related to their new "Peak" & "Off-Peak" award pricing. Also in the news is the announcement that United Airlines' Scott Kirby will be stepping up to the CEO role. What does this mean for the friendly skies? Tune in to find out!LinksHyatt Free Night Certificates Are More Useful In Hyatt’s New Peak/Off-Peak Award PricingHyatt Moving to Peak/Off Peak Award Pricing and Increasing Value of Spending Points on Meals and SpaScott Kirby To Become United Airlines CEO In May, What Can We Expect For The Airline?NowBoarding: The Official BoardingArea PodcastDon’t forget to check out the NowBoarding Podcast – with a NEW show format! Tune in for a recap of the week’s latest news, deals and top posts on BoardingArea!

This week's episode features Gary Leff from View from the Wing as he shares his experience with American Airline's Executive Platinum status. He and Ed chat about changing programs based on the airports you're closest to, where to find the best Admiral's Club agents and timing a status match with promotions.LinksView from the WingNowBoarding: The Official BoardingArea PodcastDon’t forget to check out the NowBoarding Podcast – with a NEW show format! Tune in for a recap of the week’s latest news, deals and top posts on BoardingArea!

There's been quite a few big announcements over the last few weeks from Citi and AMEX. Gary Leff from View from the Wing joins Ed to walk through what this all means. He shares insight behind why these changes are happening, such as Citi dropping all travel protection. Or, in the case of AMEX, no longer offering airport restaurant use of Priority Pass. With these significant updates, it might be time for you to re-evaluate what's in your wallet and Gary offers up his take on what are the best credit cards for travel now.LinksHow Can Citi Eliminate Nearly All Travel and Purchase Benefits From All Their Cards? Starting August 1 U.S. American Express-Issued Priority Pass Cards Will No Longer Give Airport Restaurant Credit Here are the Best Credit Card Offers for Travel Thanks to Our Sponsor!AutoSlashAutoSlash's mission is focused and clear: to help you get the best possible rental car rate, and then to share their expertise with you so you have the best trip possible. They take the same flexible rates you find on the rental companies’ own sites and then apply the best coupons to them. Sometimes the savings are modest. A lot of times they’re big. Sometimes they’re massive. They do in minutes what it would take you hours to do. And they do it all for free.NowBoarding: The Official BoardingArea PodcastDon’t forget to check out the NowBoarding Podcast – with a NEW show format! Tune in for a recap of the week’s latest news, deals and top posts on BoardingArea!

Guest Host Ed Pizzarello from Miles to Go is filling in for Jeff while he's on vacation with the family. This week we tackle a on of questions submitted with the Award Travel 101 Facebook Group. Touching on elite status, flight bookings, point transfers and the like. Speaking of transfers, Gary Leff from View from the Wing joins us for a special discussion on how to best transfer any Citi ThankYou Rewards points. If you are planning on closing accounts due to their recent cut to card benefits you can't miss Gary's expert tips and advice!Today's GuestGary LeffGary Leff is one of the foremost experts in the field of miles, points, and frequent business travel -- a topic he has covered since 2002.Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler(2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. Thanks to Our SponsorEarn Instant Gold status when you join Fuel Rewards. Save 5 cents/gallon on every fill-up. Terms and Conditions apply, max 20 gallons per fill-up. Visit AwardWallet for more info on the Award Travel 101 Podcast!

It's Summertime, the livin' is easy and you can once again score lawn seats for concerts with Hilton Honors points! Jen Yellin from Deals We Like is back this week with info on Hilton's repeat summer promotion. For as little as 5,000 points you can get tickets to shows at amphitheaters in 30 cities across the US! We've also got Gary Leff from View from the Wing chatting with Ed all about the recently announced Hyatt and American Airlines partnership. Tune in to learn how to maximize your earning potential and how to find out if you're qualified for a status match with either program.LinksHyatt-American Airlines Partnership Miles Posting QuicklyHyatt’s New Partnership With American Airlines Is Live! Activate Now Redeem 10,000 Hilton Points for Two Free Concert Tickets this Summer!Thanks to Our Sponsor!AutoSlashAutoSlash's mission is focused and clear: to help you get the best possible rental car rate, and then to share their expertise with you so you have the best trip possible. They take the same flexible rates you find on the rental companies’ own sites and then apply the best coupons to them. Sometimes the savings are modest. A lot of times they’re big. Sometimes they’re massive. They do in minutes what it would take you hours to do. And they do it all for free.NowBoarding: The Official BoardingArea PodcastDon’t forget to check out the NowBoarding Podcast – with a NEW show format! Tune in for a recap of the week’s latest news, deals and top posts on BoardingArea!

Welcome to Now Boarding: The Official Boarding Area Podcast! Each week one of Boarding Area's talented crew of bloggers will jump in the cockpit with "Captain" Ed Pizza, host of Miles to Go and blogger at Pizza in Motion. On each NowBoarding flight, you'll get a chance to learn more about the folks behind your favorite travel blogs. How they got into blogging about flights, hotels, credit cards and other deals; their favorite destinations and preferred credit cards and loyalty programs.Beginning this week, there will be some adjustments to our standard episode format. In the mean time, here's an encore of our interview with Gary Leff of View from the Wing. On this episode, Gary joins Ed to chat all about his blog and passion for travel. Learn how Gary first started blogging, becoming a thought leader in travel. Last but not least our lighting round of questions will highlight Grant’s favorite credit card, hotel and airline programs and the one destination still on his bucket list.Thanks to our Sponsors! Norwegian Air No-Jet-Lag Show Notes View from the WingCheck out This Awesome Travel Podcast We Travel ThereDon't forget to check out the Miles To Go Podcast where we bring you the latest travel news, tips and tricks each week to help you save money and travel better.

Welcome to Now Boarding: The Official Boarding Area Podcast! Each week one of Boarding Area's talented crew of bloggers will jump in the cockpit with "Captain" Ed Pizza, host of Miles to Go and blogger at Pizza in Motion. On each NowBoarding flight, you'll get a chance to learn more about the folks behind your favorite travel blogs. How they got into blogging about flights, hotels, credit cards and other deals; their favorite destinations and preferred credit cards and loyalty programs. On Ep. 024, Gary Leff of View from the Wing joins Ed to chat all about his blog and passion for travel. Learn how Gary first started blogging, becoming a thought leader in travel. Last but not least our lighting round of questions will highlight Grant’s favorite credit card, hotel and airline programs and the one destination still on his bucket list.Thanks to our Sponsors! Norwegian Air No-Jet-Lag Show Notes View from the Wing Check out This Awesome Travel Podcast We Travel There

We’ve got a super sized episode this week to provide you with miles and points talk to heart’s content! Gary Leff from View from the Wing is back for a great conversation with Ed all about the differences in loyalty program lifetime status benefits. Jen Yellin from Deals We Like chats about Southwest Airlines Early Bird Check In. We welcome Anders Lindstrom, Director of Communications, USA for Norwegian Air to chat about their newest routes to and from Canada! Thanks to our Sponsors! BookYourAward.com No-Jet-Lag Show Notes & Links 2:45 - Ed’s conversation with Anders Lindstrom of Norwegian Air 11:40 - New route news for Florida too! 16:30 - Norwegian Air’s partnership with UNICEF 22:40 - Southwest Airlines Early Bird Check In and Refundable Fares 31:10 - Conversation with Gary Leff about Lifetime Elite Status 52:30 - TF2P Norwegian Air’s New Routes from Canada Jen’s blog post on Southwest Airlines Early Bird Check In Gary’s post on how American Airlines can improve their Lifetime Status benefits Check Out Some of Our Favorite Travel Podcasts We Travel There

We love hearing from our listeners and a while back we got some tweets asking for a segment about Citi ThankYou Rewards. Because we hadn’t tackled this awards program at all in previous episodes, who better to join us than the man, the myth and the legend himself, Gary Leff of View From The Wing On this week’s episode he provides us with a deep dive on all things Citi ThankYou Rewards. Thanks to our Sponsors! Gogo In-Flight Internet BookYourAward.com Show Links Gary’s recent blog post on the Citi ThankYou Premier Card

The biggest news this week in travel has to be the announcements made regarding the newly combined Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest programs (oh and Ritz-Carlton rewards too). Join Ed and Gary Leff from View from the Wing and Book Your Award.com for a deep dive on the some of the most asked about changes - there's so much that we couldn't get to it all! Summer Hull from Mommy Points is back to talk about the benefits of booking awards on alliance partners and shares an example of a recent booking she's made to Europe for this summer. Thanks to our Sponsor! Gogo In-Flight Internet Show Notes Gary's Ultimate Guide to the Marriott/SPG Changes Summer's Reference Post on Award Booking

Gary Leff from View from the Wing is back for Ep. 005 chatting with Ed about travel news of the week: the first fatality caused by an accident involving an autonomous Uber and Hyatt Place quietly testing out eliminating free breakfast for most guests. Followed by, on a lighter note, his expert tips on how to book award tickets like a pro. Jen from Deals We Like spots a transfer bonus for Avios from various hotel programs. Lastly, Andy Luten from Andy’s Travel Blog shares his recommended photo gear and some tips for taking great photos. Thanks to our Sponsors Gogo In-Flight Internet Freddie Awards | Voice of the Frequent Flyer Timestamps: 0:00 - Gary Leff from View from the Wing is back this week for news and notes as well as with expert tips on award booking! For more info check out his other site, BookYourAward.com... 1:00 - First fatality due to an accident involving an Uber autonomous car 5:45 - Hyatt Place testing out eliminating free breakfast for most guests 12:40 - The first thing about Award Booking... 15:50 - Why the airlines really want you to use those miles 17:50 - The amount of time you need to plan a dream award booking 22:05 - What newbies need to know 24:10 - Which carrier sites to find the best awards for other carriers/alliance partners 30:00 - Jen from Deals We Like sharing the current transfer bonuses available between Marriott Rewards and British Airways Avios 36:55 - Travel Photography Tips from Andy Lutton of Andy’s Travel Blog 39:00 - Andy’s go to travel gear 42:30 - What you want your photo to say 47:15 - Top Two Tips 54:07 - The Final Two Pennies: Why you ALWAYS book those insanely cheap tickets & Gogo's Secret Phrase

Welcome to the first episode of Miles to Go! What better way to celebrate our inaugural episode then by talking to Gary Leff of View from the Wing about his experience on American Airlines' inaugural 737 MAX flight? We're also joined by Jen Yellin from Deals We Like on the current wave of hotel promotions you might not know about. Lastly, Jeanne Marie Hoffman from Le Chic Geek gives us her best tips and tricks when planning a trip to Las Vegas. Thanks to our Sponsors: Gogo In-Flight Internet Freddie Awards | Voice of the Frequent Flyer Timestamps: 0:23 - Meet your host, Ed Pizza! 5:50 - American Airlines' inaugural 737 MAX flight 21:55 - Current Hotel Promotions 28:56 - Las Vegas Tips & Tricks 42:13 - The Final Two Pennies/This week's Gogo secret phrase/Next episode sneak peek Links: Gary's 737 MAX Blog Post Deals We Like Homepage Le Chic Geek Homepage Gogo Secret Phrase Giveaway Page

Government control over air travel is still onerous, and that can limit both choice and the safety of travel. Gary Leff of the Mercatus Center and the blog View from the Wing discusses the latest fight over air travel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today’s episode of the Skift podcast, we’re talking hotel loyalty: who’s doing it right, who’s still trying, and how it is continuing to evolve. Our guest is Gary Leff, founder of the View from the Wing blog. We also have insights from Best Western Hotels & Resorts CEO David Kong and Langham Hospitality Group CEO Robert Warman.

Everything Untied. Opinions, thoughts and a View from the Wing with Gary Leff.

The world in a cup of pudding - or rather, 12,000 cups of pudding. The Facts Surprisingly Awesome’s theme music is “How We Do” by Nicholas Britell. Our ad music is by Build Buildings. This episode was edited by Alex Blumberg, Caitlin Kenney, and Annie-Rose Strasser. It was produced by Kalila Holt and Rachel Ward. It was mixed by David Herman. Emma Jacobs, Andrew Norton, Jacob Cruz and the Block House in Austin, Texas provided production assistance. Special thanks to Steve Belkin, Gary Leff, Mara Lederman, Conor Henderson and Michael McCall. Sponsors Casper Ford Squarespace

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekThe new Air Force One will be a 747-8AF Identifies Boeing 747-8 platform for next Air Force One — U.S. Air ForceGatwick's ambition to cut down queues to a minimum'Queues will be a thing of the past', Gatwick claims — Lizzie Porter, TelegraphSkymark files for bankruptcyJapan's Skymark Airlines files for bankruptcy protection — Adrian Schofield, ATWWhy did AA change its First Class cookie?American Is Replacing Their Unpopular First Class Chocolate Chip Cookie. Here's Why That Matters. — Gary Leff, View from the WingQatar Airways buys into IAGQatar Airways acquires 10% stake in IAG — Anne Paylor, ATWManaging Airlines as HotelsHotel Management Model As An Alternative For Flagship Airlines II. Innovation in AirTech, PaxEx and DesignHopper promises to tell you when best to book your flightHooper's New App Throws Down the Gauntlet for Flight Predictions — Nikki Ekstein, Travel + LeisureQantas and Samsung partner on inflight VR gogglesQantas Virtually Entertain Us — Jonny Clark, TheDesignAirAirbus Invents Immersive Seat Helmet to Make You Forget You're FlyingLife Vest AppNew inflight safety apps seek passenger attention and retention — Tomas Romero, Runway Girl NetworkUS airlines lead world for inflight wifiThere's more in-flight wi-fi than ever — Ryan Tomme, Briefly TodayThe Sorry State of In-Flight Wi-Fi — Nick Bilton, The New York TimesGogo gets FCC nod for 70Mbps in-flight WiFi tech — Nate Swanner, SlashgearA carry-on gets smartBluesmart: World's First Smart,Connected Carry-On — Indiegogo III. App of the WeekTripItTripIt.com IV. Debate of the weekThe Future of IFENew Budget Airline Seats Swap Screens For Built-in Tablet Holders — Andrew Liszewski, GizmodoPanasonic's High-Tech Airplane Seats Bring Luxury Amenities To Coach — Les Shu, Digital TrendsIn-flight entertainment's future may be on your tablet — Kate Davidson, MarketplaceAlaska Airlines to offer Windows 8.1 tablets for passengers on long flights — John Callaham, Windows CentralLufthansa will let you watch in-flight movies on your own tablet — Todd R. Weiss, CiteWorld V. Question of the weekHow can you tell the age of an aircraft you're flying?AirFleets.netPlaneFinder.net VI. Airport of the weekHKG. Alex reminisces about the amazing feat that was the big move from Kai Tak to the new Chek Lap Kok.

In this KosmosOnline Podcast, I interview Institute for Humane Studies Chief Financial Officer Gary Leff about using grant money and travel stipends responsibly. Gary shares best practices, tips for being the kind of grantee or speaker that gets invited back and some of the more ridiculous items he’s been asked to reimburse for traveling faculty members.