Archive | From the Tray Table

United's Polaris Expansion, Amex Makes It Right, A Billionaire Crashes My Meeting, and More

Sep 25, 2026

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4 min read

United's Polaris Expansion, Amex Makes It Right, A Billionaire Crashes My Meeting, and More

Plus, Delta plays it safe for next summer, Newark's newest terminal is already overcrowded, and much more.

Zach Griff

Delta Backs Down, Favorite Packing Trick, 2 New Transfer Partners, and More

Sep 23, 2026

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6 min read

Delta Backs Down, Favorite Packing Trick, 2 New Transfer Partners, and More

A bucket-list trip that started with a seaplane. Plus, unpacking American's turnaround plan, faster inflight Wi-Fi, new travel headphones, and much more.

Zach Griff

How I'm dodging Chase's looming devaluation — and you can, too

Sep 20, 2026

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3 min read

How I'm dodging Chase's looming devaluation — and you can, too

The Chase-to-Hyatt transfer ratio is changing. Why I'd move points before the deadline, and how to dodge it all.

Zach Griff

Verizon's $75 Roaming Trap, TSA Security Trick, Delta's LAX Push, and More

Sep 18, 2026

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5 min read

Verizon's $75 Roaming Trap, TSA Security Trick, Delta's LAX Push, and More

Delta is putting its money where its mouth is. Plus, how AI is (or isn't) disrupting travel, the complete September edit, a looming devaluation, and much more.

Zach Griff

Sapphire Reserve Upgrades, Bizarre Airport Rankings, New Amex Lounge, and More

Sep 16, 2026

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4 min read

Sapphire Reserve Upgrades, Bizarre Airport Rankings, New Amex Lounge, and More

The best hotels and airports just got ranked, and I have thoughts. Plus, a JFK setback, a generous move from Air Canada, and more.

Zach Griff