Aug
13
2021
A vaccine requirement for interstate travel has been discussed inside the Biden administration, but they’re not ready to pull the trigger.
Biden Administration Has Considered Vaccine Requirement For Air Travel
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for August 2021.
Why Spirit Airlines Won’t Suffer Long-Term From Its Mass Meltdowns
Aug
13
2021
United Airlines recovered from the PR hit that followed passenger David Dao being dragged off of one of their flights and being beaten, and the carrier’s CEO apologizing for this incident inconvenience other passengers. Spirit is better positioned with its customer base than United was to move forward.
Will Cuomo’s Departure Save Us From The LaGuardia AirTrain To Nowhere?
Aug
13
2021
Dozens of Port Authority of New York New Jersey are speaking out about the non-sensical plan to build a train to nowhere from New York LaGuardia now that Governor Andrew Cuomo is resigning and it’s safe to do so.
Newark Airport Beer Is Expensive, And Congress Wants Answers
Aug
12
2021
Last week I wrote about airport concessions operator OTG charging $28 plus tax and tip for beer at Newark airport. This clearly violates their lease to abide by ‘street pricing’ rules.
While there’s no longer $28 beers for sale at Newark, four members of Congress want in on the outrage.
[Roundup] We Could See Hotel Breakfast Renaissance After All
Aug
12
2021
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.
Will You Choose An Airline Based On Whether They Require Employees To Be Vaccinated?
Aug
12
2021
My guess is that people choose to fly based on schedule and price and on operational reliability, and that it’ll be a limited number of people at the margin who choose based on a vaccine mandate. Am I wrong?
Heading To France? Tourists Need A Vaccine Passport
Aug
12
2021
Since Monday, all international travelers seeking access to restaurants, bars, hospitals, large shopping centers, museums, theaters, sports and amusement parks and more – even common areas of hotels – have to show their passport. (Essential bakeries are excluded from the requirement, because access to baguettes and croissants are basic human rights.) It’s really simple to get, and can be used across Europe.
Is Air Travel Stalling Out Because Of The Delta Variant?
Aug
12
2021
Six weeks ago I wrote that recovery in travel could be expected to stall out in the fall. With TSA checkpoint numbers stalled, and air travel credit card spend declining, even before school comes back and businesses delay office re-opening it appears the Delta variant is putting a pause on continued air travel recovery.
Running Late, Man Tries To Reach His Flight Through Airport Baggage System
Aug
12
2021
We’ve all done it, shown up late to the airport and tried to check in. The line is too long, and time is creeping by as you run up against the check-in deadline, and the airline’s app and kiosks won’t work for some reason. You need an agent’s help, and by the time you reach the front of the line it’s going to be too late.
A 27-year old drunk Russian man from Yalta City took a unique approach to an all-too common situation.
Airline Wins $8200 Judgments Against Passengers Who Sought Compensation For Flight Delay
Aug
11
2021
EU261 is supposed to provide compensation to passengers for flight cancellations and extreme delays. Instead these passengers delayed by Finnair wound up with a judgment against them after the company they used to pursue their claims went bankrupt and the carrier pursued reimbursement of its legal expenses.
