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:
- Delta Flight Diverts Due To Bad Weather, Then Leaves Passengers Behind
- Airlink’s Dangerously Low Flyover Of DHL Stadium Raises Serious Safety Questions
- Awful: The Aviation Herald Founder Forced To Sell Home After Slovakian Airline Lawsuit
- The Bilt Credit Card Authorized User Trick That Can Earn You More Rewards
- Atmos Rewards Summit Card Partner Award Booking Fee Waiver Benefit
- How Often Do I Fly Economy? Here’s My Strategy When First Class Isn’t Worth It
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For anyone following, Airlink put out an ‘official’ statement after that crazy flyover yesterday:
”30 August 2026, Cape Town – Airlink notes the concerns expressed in various social media and online forums regarding yesterday’s formation flyby over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium.
The flight demanded careful planning and rehearsal, as it required navigating at low altitude, at around 150 knots. The South African Civil Aviation Authority and Air Traffic Navigation Services provided valuable guidance, approval and support to ensure a safe flyby.
The two aircraft were flown by highly-experienced crew, with each comprised of three senior captains operating in the roles of commander, co-pilot and safety/technical officer.
The flight data recorded by both aircraft confirms that the flights were performed within the SACAA’s approved and rehearsed safety altitude and speed limits for the flypast.”
I donno, fellas. That still seemed way too close to me. Glad no one got hurt. Please don’t try again.
I'm sure we were all shocked to read the other day that TSA Gold+ has been abandoned. Sad times for vague programs that generated little interest. Which is inconceivable because there was both the word "gold" as well as a plus sign.
@peter_ Oh, yeah. Shocked and saddened. We're truly living in a 'golden age' (*reads again* Oh, 'gilded.' Actually, that checks out.)
