RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines Fly American Airlines Coach—And She’s In The Middle Seat [Roundup]

• RFK, Jr. and Cheryl Hines flying American Airlines coach. Not even Main Cabin Extra. He may need some Tylenol after this! (HT: @crucker)
  

  American at the airport looks over and sees “Robert Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines on my normal flight this morning”

  He films RFK Jr taking his seat in a basic economy seat

  Meanwhile Bernie Sanders and AOC fly on private jets pic.twitter.com/fK7Am7ikOd

  — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) October 19, 2025

• Indian court orders airline to compensate passenger who found hair in his food Air India argued it was the caterer’s fault, so they shouldn’t be held liable.
• 20% bonus converting Citi points to Qantas through November 8, 2025.
• SaaS contracts typically include clauses making the client cover taxes. The U.K. implemented a digital services tax. Sabre is suing British Airways because they won’t pay, arguing that the DST is not in fact a tax.
• Passengers on Amtrak are strange, too. (Even stranger still on overnight trains, but this was during the day.)
  

  this was absolutely NUTS to watch for 3 straight hours https://t.co/yCD4M5lM2Z pic.twitter.com/b9qg8EgkEx

  — Peter Twinklage (@PeterTwinklage) October 19, 2025

• Former backers of Australia’s Bonza Airlines have been charged in the US with alleged fraud involving around USD 500 million.
  

  The co-founder and chief financial officer of former Bonza financier 777 Partners have been charged by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over an alleged US$500 million fraud scheme…

  “As alleged, the defendants, through 777 Partners, lied to lenders and investors, double-pledged collateral, and used restricted funds to bankroll risky acquisitions – putting nearly $500 million and the lifelines of structured-settlement beneficiaries at risk,” said Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Ricky J. Patel.

  “In actuality, the defendants put forth an illusion of stability that was a years-long house of cards. This alleged scheme was self-serving, siphoning funds meant for victims and leaving investors and lenders holding the bag.”

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