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:
- Marriott Tests Airline-Style Upgrade List That Ranks Bonvoy Elite Members
- Etihad Airways Insiders Describe A Deeply Toxic Management Culture
- Riyadh Airport Bombed Again, Country’s Deadliest Terror Attack Since 2015
- Citi AAdvantage Business Card Loyalty Points Double Dip Extended Through 2028
- $912 For Qatar Airways’ Ultimate Business Experience: My First Europe Redemption Trip From India
- Is A Garment Bag A Carry-On Or Personal Item? Why Is Enforcement So Inconsistent?
- 25 Best Credit Card Welcome Bonuses & Offers For Travel Rewards October 2026
- Royal Air Maroc 787 Business Class: Awful Seat, Decent Food, Okay Service
Daily threads stay open for a week, so it's never too late to jump into a recent conversation.
I guess the massacre at RUH will be the news of the day for virtually everyone... To see such carnage at a major international hub in 2026 feels unreal.
I'm supposed to fly through JED on my way to MRU in December, and I do not scare easily, but I'm definitely reconsidering now.
@vladg I agree, it's awful to see. We haven't seen an attack like this on a major airport in a long time, especially with so many casualties and injuries. How terrible.
@lucky if it helps my flight is JFK to LHR on Tuesday in Flagship First. AA metal
@lucky just as FYI- they are switching caterers.
No menus printed for Flagship
Selections on mobile are not offered
Options in Flagship First were short ribs, a chick breast or vegetables and rice.
The F/A were embarrassed and extremely apologetic.
@arizona-dads A preemptive 10K AA points is a nice touch! (Other than the earlier LHR issues, wasn’t aware of a JFK-specific issue.) Looking forward to whatever Ben finds out!
