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Those Boeing Delays Are Forcing Big Cuts To American Airlines Flying

by Gary Leff on April 26, 2024

Apr 26 2024

American Airlines is making changes to its international schedule, and they’re telling employees that it is because they’re having to plan for fewer widebody planes. Boeing delivery delays on the 787-9 aircraft that American has ordered mean they’re not going to be able to support the full schedule they’ve been selling.

As part of these changes, American is also making further adjustments to its network. This includes increasing service on some routes as well – so these changes aren’t entirely Boeing’s fault. Those service adjustments are being bundled in with bigger changes.

Emergency Exit Slide Detaches As Delta Flight Takes Off, Forces Return to New York JFK

by Gary Leff on April 26, 2024

Apr 26 2024

Delta Air Lines flight 520 from New York JFK to Los Angeles had a piece of the aircraft fall off during climb out this morning, with emergency equipment meeting the flight on arrival. Delta substituted another Boeing 767, and passengers were sent on their way – expected to land in Los Angeles three and a half hours late.

Will New Airline Consumer Protection Rules Leave You Stranded? Automatic Refunds Not As Great As You Think

by Gary Leff on April 26, 2024

Apr 26 2024

When bad weather rolls in, or your flight gets cancelled due to lack of crew or a mechanical problem, it can be tough to get rebooked. Planes are full these days. Everyone on your flight needs another seat, and there may not be enough to go around. Airlines will frequently tell you that nothing is available. But what does that even mean?

Explore Greengrass Isle in Real Life: Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s Limited-Time Pokémon Rooms

by Gary Leff on April 26, 2024

Apr 26 2024

Your stay will integrate an immersive adventure inspired by the Pokémon game with options for a standard room or suite styled after the game’s Greengrass Isle, features a grass-like carpet, plants, and a small tent.

It will be adorned with a near life-sized Snorlax plush and other Pokémon-themed decorations such as Pikachu.

Dallas Airline Passenger Caught On Video Shoplifting, Tells Police The Store Gave Him The Wallet – Free!

by Gary Leff on April 25, 2024

Apr 25 2024

Everything is on camera. The wallet had gone missing. Clerks saw it was taken and called the police.

American Airlines Flight Attendants “Union Thug” Demands Free Palestine, Overthrow Capitalism

by Gary Leff on April 25, 2024

Apr 25 2024

Flight attendants at American Airlines are getting increasingly frustrated. Here’s what American’s Philadelphia base is promoting, an interesting amalgamation of complaints about society as well as a reflection on their own leadership: Being a “union thug” “overthrow capitalism” “solidarity with Palestine”

$1,500 Lesson: The Hidden Cost of Flying with Luxury Bags [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on April 25, 2024

Apr 25 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.

Big Changes Coming To Southwest Airlines, Expect Extra Legroom Seats And Some Assigned Seating

by Gary Leff on April 25, 2024

Apr 25 2024

Southwest Airlines reported a loss of $231 million for the first quarter, and they’ve shared a number of actions that they’re taking to turn around their financial performance. During their earnings call they highlighted several measures they’re taking but one in particular will change what it means to fly Southwest.

Southwest Airlines Pilot Leans Out Cockpit Window, Cleans Windshield To Ensure On-Time Departure

by Gary Leff on April 25, 2024

Apr 25 2024

This Southwest Airlines pilot cleaned his own windshield in order to make it out safely and on time. That’s not part of the job description, or something you see every day, though here’s an American Airlines pilot who did it, too.

Man Asks For Blind Date Online, Flies Her To Tokyo And It’s “The Best Thing Happening On The Internet Right Now”

by Gary Leff on April 25, 2024

Apr 25 2024

Nick Gray headed to Tokyo and, after his trip there last year, felt like he’d have enjoyed it more after a few days if he had someone to hang out along with him. So he posted to the internet that he’d like a blind date and that he’d fly them there (in coach) for a long weekend and cover all expenses. He created a Google Doc with how to apply. This story is going viral, viewed millions of times.

Monthly Archives

Those Boeing Delays Are Forcing Big Cuts To American Airlines Flying

Emergency Exit Slide Detaches As Delta Flight Takes Off, Forces Return to New York JFK

Will New Airline Consumer Protection Rules Leave You Stranded? Automatic Refunds Not As Great As You Think

Explore Greengrass Isle in Real Life: Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s Limited-Time Pokémon Rooms

Dallas Airline Passenger Caught On Video Shoplifting, Tells Police The Store Gave Him The Wallet – Free!

American Airlines Flight Attendants “Union Thug” Demands Free Palestine, Overthrow Capitalism

$1,500 Lesson: The Hidden Cost of Flying with Luxury Bags [Roundup]

Big Changes Coming To Southwest Airlines, Expect Extra Legroom Seats And Some Assigned Seating

Southwest Airlines Pilot Leans Out Cockpit Window, Cleans Windshield To Ensure On-Time Departure

Man Asks For Blind Date Online, Flies Her To Tokyo And It’s “The Best Thing Happening On The Internet Right Now”

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