Aug
05
2025
This is a fascinating peek inside United Airlines flight attendant union politics.
After United Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Reject Contract, Union Scapegoats Executive Who’s Already Out
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Alaska Airlines Launching London And Iceland Flights, Unveils New 787 Look For Global Push
Aug
05
2025
Alaska Airlines is launching new international routes from Seattle to London Heathrow and Reykjavik, Iceland with service starting in May 2026.
Travel’s New Gender Gap: Young Women Now See The World While Men Are Staying Home [Roundup]
Aug
05
2025
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.
American Airlines Now Allows Any Collapsible Stroller Onboard Free—Here’s The Policy To Show Gate Agents Who Say No
Aug
04
2025
American Airlines updated its stroller and wagon policy for families with children a couple of weeks ago. There is no longer any weight restriction on strollers – whether or not it can be brought on board is now entirely dependent on whether or not it is collapsable.
‘Give Your 9-Year-Old A Credit Card, Or Forget Her Bags’: Southwest Shames Mom As Scammer Over New Fees
Aug
04
2025
In their rush to light their business model on fire, with checked bag fees, expiring flight credits, devalued frequent flyer programs and paid seats, Southwest Airlines has moved quickly to implement changes but hasn’t done the work to make those run smoothly or to maximize revenue.
Worth $1,200? Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Returns With All-Time High 185,000 Point Bonus
Aug
04
2025
Here’s the best-ever offer for the premium Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card.
TSA Agents Caught Red-Handed Exploiting Priority Pass For Unlimited Free Meals—And It’s Costing Banks A Fortune
Aug
04
2025
TSA employees have learned this trick, “invading” the Aspire Lounge at the Ontario Airport in California run by Swissport. They don’t ask for boarding passes either. After all, that means more card swipes – and they get paid per swipe.
Venice Without the Crowds: Inside Our Stay In A Hidden 16th-Century Palazzo With The City’s Largest Private Garden
Aug
04
2025
I figured if I showed up in Venice during the week, rather than a weekend; after true peak of peak dates (when the city stopped imposing its transient tourist tax); and stayed in a more residential area, away from the tourist sites (Piazza San Marco and St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge) I wouldn’t mind so much.
“I’m Putting You On The No-Fly List!” American Airlines Flight Attendant Snaps, Chases Black Passengers Off Plane With Camera
Aug
04
2025
American Airlines passengers shared that a flight attendant named Shannon followed them off their aircraft and outside to the curb at Washington’s National airport “with intention to stalk, intimidate, harass and cause great emotional distress to a black couple” after she’d threatened to put the man “on the ‘no-fly list’ after he wanted to finish his water when she came to collect it for landing.
‘Someone Else Can Pick Him Up’: Parents Refuse To Miss Flight, Leave 10-Year Old Behind At Airport Over Expired Passport
Aug
03
2025
A few days ago two parents left their 10 year old behind at the Barcelona airport because they discovered at check-in that his passport had expired and lacked a visa for travel. They boarded their flight without him, figuring that a relative could pick him up later instead of delaying their trip.
