✈️ Biden's Flight Compensation Plan Killed, Emirates Bans Kids from First Class Award Seats & Southwest's Free Wi-Fi Launch

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Today we cover the Trump administration's decision to kill Biden's proposed airline passenger cash compensation requirements, leaving travelers to rely on credit card protections. Emirates introduces a controversial new policy banning young children from first class when using miles, while Southwest finally launches free Wi-Fi for members starting October 24th. Plus, exciting lounge openings from Air France in Miami, United's aggressive expansion targeting Spirit's routes during bankruptcy, and why American Airlines had to cancel a Rome-Dallas flight due to sending the wrong aircraft type.

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Today we cover the Trump administration's decision to kill Biden's proposed airline passenger cash compensation requirements, leaving travelers to rely on credit card protections. Emirates introduces a controversial new policy banning young children from first class when using miles, while Southwest finally launches free Wi-Fi for members starting October 24th. Plus, exciting lounge openings from Air France in Miami, United's aggressive expansion targeting Spirit's routes during bankruptcy, and why American Airlines had to cancel a Rome-Dallas flight due to sending the wrong aircraft type.

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Thanks to Hotel Redemptions and Award Travel Finder for sponsoring this episode!

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