Gary Leff
Gary Leff is a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the popular travel blog 'View From the Wing.' Known for his insights into airline practices and consumer advocacy, he frequently shares tips and advice on maximizing travel experiences, particularly regarding airline policies and seat assignments. In a recent discussion about a viral incident of seat squatting on a flight, Leff emphasized the importance of communication among passengers and suggested that travelers should ask fellow flyers to swap seats rather than taking over someone else's assigned seat.
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Gary Leff wrote about the likelihood of testing positive from second-hand marijuana smoke in a well-ventilated aircraft.
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Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital that for passengers looking to trade seats, it's best to offer something and have a good reason.
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Gary Leff told Fox News Digital that passengers should be mindful of others.
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Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital that some airlines have changed their policies regarding switching seats when flights are not fully booked.
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Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital that although the person with the ticket is entitled to the seat, sometimes flyers can try their luck on board by simply asking others to swap.
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Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital he wouldn't pack anything worth locking in checked bags.
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Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital he saw the hack circulate on social media in 2023 and 2024.
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Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital that passengers should be mindful of others.
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Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital that passengers should avoid New York airports for connecting flights.
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Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital there’s a stigma against vaping.
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