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Daily Discussion — Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:53 +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.

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

ATC Failure Grounds UK Flights: Planes Stuck On Heathrow Taxiways For Over Five Hours(!!!)

Ben Schlappig — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:36:07 +0000

A NATS technical glitch grounded UK air traffic control for hours, leaving hundreds of flights canceled or delayed and some planes stuck on Heathrow taxiways over five hours.

I'm Flying Starlux Airlines First Class: Only One First Class Product Left To Go!

Ben Schlappig — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:44:30 +0000

I just booked Starlux's rare first class product for $5,100, leaving only one first class cabin left on my list: Air Cote d'Ivore.

August 2026 OMAAT Community Results & Monthly Winners

Jeremy — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:37:19 +0000

A recap of August's OMAAT community winners, including the most-read reader story, the most-loved comment, and the hottest take of the month.

Why I'm Not Flying On 9/11's 25th Anniversary, Even Though I Know It's Irrational

Ben Schlappig — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:27:25 +0000

With September 11, 2026 marking 25 years since the attacks, one traveler explains why he rearranged his flights, even knowing the decision isn't rational.

Cool: TSA PreCheck Members Can Now Clear Security Without A Flight

Ben Schlappig — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:13:55 +0000

TSA PreCheck members can now clear security at select airports without flying, thanks to a new centralized program called Gateside, live at 13 US airports.

Star Alliance To Open New Seoul Incheon Lounge In Former Asiana Space

Ben Schlappig — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:57:18 +0000

Star Alliance will open a new lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport in late 2026, taking over the former Asiana Business Lounge as Asiana exits the alliance.

Daily Discussion — Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Ben Schlappig — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:43 +0000

Today's posts on OMAAT:

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Marriott Trademark Filing Hints At New Bonvoy Brilliant Business Card

Ben Schlappig — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:31:54 +0000

A new trademark filing suggests Marriott and Amex could be prepping a Bonvoy Brilliant Business Card, likely with Platinum status and a hefty free night award.

Oh My: Trump Says Bombardier Can No Longer Sell Planes In United States

Ben Schlappig — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:55:48 +0000

Trump says Bombardier can't sell planes in the US anymore, claiming trade grievances with Canada — but the post raises more questions than answers.