Lotta travel sites clearly choosing not to cover a top U.S. senator calling out a popular credit cards reward program for repeatedly failing customers - and alleging they might be violating federal law. Which, to channel my inner-most Minnesotan, is very interesting.

For perhaps the last time: No one can afford to cheer for Spirit’s demise. Their presence forced other carriers to lower fares for years - yes, even AA, Delta & United. What a sad end to a pioneering airline. Combined with fuel prices, we’re entering a new era of higher fares.