There was a push three years ago to have the federal government ban airlines serving alcohol on planes. It didn’t go anywhere, but a new study has thrust this back onto the agenda.
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for June 2024.
Delta Doubles Down On Flights From Austin To Nowhere: The Strategy Behind Half-Empty Planes
Delta is growing their ‘we don’t actually care’ Austin presence even more: daily SkyWest regional jet Austin – Harlingen service starting in October.
Miles On Sale: Unlock Star Alliance Luxury for Just 1.29 Cents Each! [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.
Maximize Your Miles: Chase’s Limited-Time Aeroplan Transfer Bonus Explained
Chase Ultimate Rewards annual fee customers receive a 20% bonus transferring points to Air Canada Aeroplan through July 31. Chase Aeroplan cardmembers get up to 30% bonus Aeroplan points when converting at least 50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points by July 31 as well.
No Strike Yet: American Airlines Flight Attendants Reveal Details From D.C. Negotiations
American Airlines and its flight attendants union were in Washington, D.C. this week for what the Association of Professional Flight Attendants described as ‘last ditch’ talks before a strike. Leaks from the National Mediation Board suggested that if a deal wasn’t reached by early June, flight attendants would be released to strike.
However the week’s negotiations ended, there is no deal – and no declared impasse by the National Mediation Board.
Fast-Track Your U.S. Passport: State Department’s Online Renewals Are Back
A year ago U.S. passport renewals without paying extra for expedited service were taking months. Things have gotten much better, and expedited service recently turned my daughter’s passport around in under two weeks.
To speed things up, the State Department briefly introduced online renewals as a test, then they removed the option. It’s back (in beta).
Seconds From Disaster: Southwest Airlines Flight Plummeted To 400 Feet Above Pacific Ocean
The first officer, who had been handling the controls, accidentally pushed the control column forward and reduced speed, causing the plane to drop from approximately 1,000 feet to just 400 feet above the ocean rapidly – at a rate of over 4,000 feet per minute. Warning alarms sounded due to surface proximity.
Emirates Makes A Smart Play: Lowering Award Prices To Win Customers [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.
Taiwanese Carrier STARLUX Intends To Join oneworld Alliance
This is a crowded market, and having a U.S. connectivity partner only with Alaska is limiting. Taiwanese media is reporting that Starlux is looking to join the oneworld alliance, putting them on stronger footing against their larger Taiwanese long haul rivals.
Watch Passengers Turn Seoul Airport Terminal Into Tennis Court
Two passengers at Seoul’s Incheon Airport have gone viral on Korean social media for playing tennis in the entrance to the terminal on Wednesday. They can be seen hitting a tennis ball back and forth to each other.