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American Airlines Finally Fixing Rolling Delays: Yay, But What Took So Long?!

Ben Schlappig — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:30:46 +0000

American Airlines is finally testing a program to give passengers more honest updates during rolling delays, starting in Charlotte. It's about time.

Daily Discussion — Saturday, September 19, 2026

Ben Schlappig — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:00:50 +0000

Good morning, and welcome to today's community discussion thread! Today's posts will appear here throughout the day, but this thread is for going off-topic. Did you love/hate something about today's coverage? Are you tracking other news I missed? Or, do you just have a general question about rewards travel? This is the place for your wandering thoughts.

Today's posts on OMAAT:

American Airlines Finally Fixing Rolling Delays: Yay, But What Took So Long?!

Daily threads stay open for a week, so it's never too late to jump into a recent conversation.

KLM Flight Diverts Over Atlantic After Former CEO's Power Bank Starts Cabin Fire

Ben Schlappig — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:39:16 +0000

A KLM 777 flying to Curacao turned back to Amsterdam after a power bank fire in business class—started by the airline's former CEO.

Delta's New LAX Schedule Is Huge... So Is Its "Premium" Word Count!

Ben Schlappig — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:49:50 +0000

Delta is expanding aggressively at LAX with new routes and added frequencies — and reminding everyone, repeatedly, just how premium it all is.

World Airline Awards 2026: Singapore Airlines Dethrones Qatar Airways As "World's Best Airline"

Ben Schlappig — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:13:09 +0000

Skytrax has released its 2026 World Airline Awards, and Singapore Airlines has reclaimed the top spot from nine-time winner Qatar Airways.

Six Continents Challenge, Part 2: North America & Africa

mickyb — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:38:47 +0000

A wrong passport, a missing frequent-flyer number, and food poisoning turn a positioning flight to Denver into a chaotic scramble through Istanbul, Chicago, and Cairo.

Daily Discussion — Friday, September 18, 2026

Ben Schlappig — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:43 +0000

Today's posts on OMAAT:

Daily threads stay open for a week, so it's never too late to jump into a recent conversation.

Four Nights Aboard Orient Express Corinthian From Monaco To Rome (Reader Review)

Ben Schlappig — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:06:07 +0000

A first-time cruiser's detailed take on four nights aboard Orient Express Corinthian, covering suites, dining, service, and value from Monaco to Rome.

In Travel, Memorable Hospitality Happens At The Margins

Ben Schlappig — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:17:44 +0000

Airlines and hotels can nail the basics and still feel forgettable. It's the small, unexpected touches — a fixed collar, a free snack vault, a splash of milk — that actually stick.

Airelles Taking Over Rosewood's Le Guanahani St. Barth -- Here's Why That Worries Me

Ben Schlappig — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:33:00 +0000

Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth is set to become an Airelles this November. Here's why that rebrand has me questioning the luxury brand's direction.