A child’s blunt remark about ‘no space left’ sparked a plus-size passenger’s vow to report a flight attendant ‘to the ADA’ for not proactively offering a seat belt extender.
U.S. Airlines Sold 5 Billion Passenger Records To The Government To Track Your Travel Without A Warrant [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Scott Kirby Once Charged For Water, Fought WiFi—Now He’s Risking Millions On Food To Please Customers
Once infamous for penny-pinching moves like charging for water, United CEO Scott Kirby is now risking millions on food upgrades he admits can’t be proven to pay off.
Southwest Flight Attendant Shoved Elderly Wheelchair Passenger Into Her Seat For Landing [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
29 Hours, One Seat: World’s Longest ‘Direct’ Flight Shanghai To Buenos Aires Coming In December
China Eastern’s new 29-hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires service via Auckland claims the crown as the world’s longest “direct” passenger flight—an endurance test launching this December.
Amex Platinum’s Biggest Overhaul Ever Hits Sept. 18—Record Fee, New Perks [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
“Off The Cliff They Go”: United CEO Says Spirit Airlines Will Be Gone By Year’s End—And Their Model Is Already Dead
United CEO Scott Kirby predicts Spirit Airlines won’t survive past this year, saying bluntly “Off the cliff they go” and declaring their business model already dead. Here’s why he’s right – and where he’s wrong.
Citi’s Strata Elite Card Comes Packed With $700 Credits Plus Lounge Benefits—Here’s How To Collect Every Dollar
I’m a new cardholder so I’ve been diving into the specifics of the benefits. So here’s what to expect.
United CEO Scott Kirby Boasts: We’re Driving American Airlines Out Of Chicago—They’re Bleeding $800 Million A Year
United CEO Scott Kirby claims American Airlines is hemorrhaging $800 million a year in Chicago, arguing the losses make its hub there unsustainable.
Delta President Boasts The Era Of Cheap Fares Is Dead—Here’s How He Makes Flyers Pay More
Delta’s president says the days of winning with the cheapest fares are over, and explains how investing in premium products – and then merchandising them – is getting flyers to pay more and driving record profits.