Jan
24
2024
The FAA halted expanded production of new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft today, but also will be ungrounding the 737 MAX 9.
MAX Is Back: FAA Ungrounds The Boeing 737 MAX 9, Will Fly Starting Sunday
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for January 2024.
Gridlock In The Skies: Inside New York’s Air Traffic Control Crisis Delaying Flights And Spiking Fares
Jan
24
2024
The federal government keeps kicking the air traffic control crisis in New York down the road. About three quarters of all airspace delays track to the New York metro area, according to the FAA. And this has knock-on effects as delays of planes flying out of New York wind up causing downline delays elsewhere in the country. So far all the government has been able to do is encourage airlines to fly less, rather than fixing the problem. The government hands out the right to takeoff and land at congested airports (“slots”) to incumbent airlines. These are treated as property rights (given free, so subsidies) that block competitors from entering the market. Since there’s a severe shortfall in air traffic controllers in the New York area, the government has waived the normal requirement that airlines…
AAdvantage Or Else: American Airlines’ New Policy Affects Your Next Flight Delay
Jan
24
2024
Facing unexpected delays or cancellations on your next American Airlines flight? Be prepared for their latest policy twist: only AAdvantage members get the green light for alternative rebookings on most partner airlines.
American Express Planning To Build New Travel And Lifestyle Super App
Jan
24
2024
Competition is heating up between the big banks to serve premium customers across travel, dining and experiences, with American Express looking to hire a leader that will help them build a new app ground-up.
Bilt Rewards: Former Amex CEO Becomes Chairman, NFL Commissioner Joins Board
Jan
24
2024
Fifteen months ago Bilt raised $150 million at a $1.5 billion valuation. It became one of the fastest companies to ever become a ‘unicorn’.
Now they’ve raised an additional $200 million at a $3.1 billion valuation.
Aer Lingus Gets Closer To American Airlines With New Lounge Access Agreement
Jan
24
2024
Aer Lingus has terminated its codeshare with United. And in another major move, Aer Lingus customers can now use American Airlines lounges.
Hotel Manager Stole $150,000 – And Covered It Up By Redeeming Reward Points
Jan
23
2024
A hotel manager has been indicted for stealing $150,000, and concealing the theft by fraudulently redeeming guests’ hotel points.
Guest would pay for their stay in cash, she’d go in and redeem an award night against the stay from the guest’s loyalty account, and then refund the cash to her own credit card.
Denver Airport Melts Down, Looks Like A Post-Apocalyptic Prison
Jan
23
2024
Denver airport’s train system has broken down. Only one train can run every ten minutes. Passengers are backing up waiting for trains and inside the terminal and people are missing flights, as the airport runs buses from the A concourse to other concourses.
Luxury in Decline: American Airlines Cuts Corners on First Class Champagne [Roundup]
Jan
23
2024
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.
Fact Check: Unraveling False DEI Allegations in Virgin Atlantic’s Wing Incident
Jan
23
2024
Virgin Atlantic cancelled a Manchester, U.K. to New York JFK flight after a passenger noticed bolt fastener tops missing on a panel of one of the Airbus A330’s wings on January 15th. The story has made the rounds worldwide because it was a passenger who flagged the maintenance issue prior to departure.
There’s an odd attempt to link this incident to… diversity hiring?
