Mile High Club Forces Airplane Refit. Virgin Atlantic’s newest planes need to have their baby changing tables replaced as a result of attempts to join the Mile High Club.
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for September 2002.
I haven’t written anything yet
I haven’t written anything yet today. Likely cause? Blogstipation. (Link via The Volokh Conspiracy.)
National Airlines will emerge from
National Airlines will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Las Vegas-based carrier has managed to find $112 million in new financing. Kudos to them! However, their CEO made a rather bizarre statement about the role of private dollars: “This financial package displays the support the private sector has shown for our business plan and their recognition of the evolution of the airline industry toward efficient, low-fare carriers. Unfortunately, the Air Transportation Stabilization Board (ATSB) failed to recognize this dynamic change in the industry when they rejected National’s loan guarantee application.” Let’s see — they got the dollars they needed from the private sector — so why should the government have given them guaranteed loans? On the other hand, one statement from the National CEO does ring true: “The ATSB has sent a clear signal that…
The Volokh Brothers are
The Volokh Brothers are Kazakh Porn Baron Hit-Magnets.
I’ve already told you about
I’ve already told you about SeatGuru so you can see where you’ll be sitting (and pick the best seat on the plane). Now you can see what you’ll be eating.
A remarkable Sunday in history.
A remarkable Sunday in history. Randy Cohen, the New York Times “ethicist,” didn’t say anything patently stupid.
Homeless transvestite moves
Homeless transvestite moves into luxury house rent free because the owner is allergic to mold.
He must be really sleepy.
He must be really sleepy. Peter Desailey has been named Australian sheep counting champion.
Badass, phat, and ass-backwards
Badass, phat, and ass-backwards have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Six Things to Know Before
Six Things to Know Before Buying That Cheap Air Ticket: missing your flight will cost you, airlines are cutting back flights, taxes make your ticket more expensive, previously discounted travelers may pay more, and your ticket will be electronic. Here’s what I found shocking: According to the Air Transport Association, $51 of the cost of a $200 ticket now goes toward taxes, up from $29 five years ago.
