American Airlines flight 590 from Tampa to Phoenix was preparing to take off this morning when tires on the right main gear burst. The pilots rejected takeoff at a speed of around 150 knots and vacated the runway at the last turnoff. A fire ensued and after several minutes fire crew responded.
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for July 2024.
Airbnb Hosts Are Secretly Stalking Your Social Media Before Confirming Bookings
When you make a booking for a hotel you get an instant confirmation. Airbnb’s are not so simple. You often request the stay, and the owner has to confirm it. They may reject you for any reason or no reason.
Hertz Nightmare: Charges Customer $400 For A Free Car Rental – And Bills His Employer’s Card
I’m not even sure what advice to give to this reader who redeemed Hertz point for a free rental but found that they charged his company credit card for it anyway.
Japan Airlines Business Class Awards Available, Up To 4 Seats Per Flight For Winter
Japan Airlines business class awards are wide open from a number of different cities, and you can book them using American Airlines or Alaska Airlines miles – as well as points from credit card transfer progams.
You’ll find availability out of Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and even San Francisco, New York JFK Dallas and San Diego. Broadly speaking this is available for winter months, with most available dates offering 2 business class award seats but some dates offering 4 seats.
5 Hidden Reasons Airport Shoppers Can’t Resist Luxury Brands Like Bvlgari And Hermès
Ultimately, the allure of luxury brands at airports, driven by strategic placement and targeted marketing, ensures that even the most discerning travelers find themselves tempted to splurge while waiting for their flights – all to benefit the terminal’s residual claimants.
American Airlines Mistake Lets Mexico Passengers Enter U.S. Without Immigration Check
A passenger off of Saturday’s American Airliens flight 2213 from Los Cabos, Mexico to Dallas – Fort Worth shared that as they deplaned the aircraft on arrival, they were allowed to walk straight into the terminal – rather than being diverted to immigration and customs as you’d suspect arriving off of an international flight.
Danger in the Sky: Southwest Attendants Injured by ‘Exploding’ Coca-Cola Cans [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.
Iran Shuts Down Turkish Airlines Office As Female Staff Defy Mandatory Hijab Law
According to local reports, police responded to the airline’s office to issue a ‘first warning’ but employees “made trouble for the police officers,” and they responded by closing the office but will be permitted to re-open.
American Airlines Flight Attendants Back Down: Strike Not Likely, Deal Is Close
The American Airlines flight attendants union has changed its tune. They are no longer telling their members that a strike is imminent. In fact, a strike has been the threat that has brought them close to a deal.
Evangelical Pastor Loses It Over Wife’s First Class Upgrade on Alaska Airlines
An evangelical pastor attacked his wife on Alaska Airlines because she was upgraded, and he wasn’t.
The pair were traveling on Alaska flight 275 from Seattle to Anchorage on Tuesday of last week. Seventy five year old Roger Allan Holmberg Sr. “flipped [his wife] the bird” on board the aircraft and assaulted her upon discovering that she has Mileage Plan elite status.