The Iranian biomedical engineering student was flying Frontier Airlines on New Year’s Eve. She was connecting in Boston and barely made it to her gate prior to departure. When she arrived, she was told that it would cost her $100 to bring her carry-on on board. She argued, but the gate agent shut the boarding door.
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American Airlines Lounge Food ‘Upgrade’: Full-Size Brats, Tiny Plates, Big Mess
American Airlines takes precautions to save money on food in its lounges. They want to make sure that customers eat less, or at least take less. And they do this with very small plates.
No Apologies: This Hilton Doesn’t Even Provide Soap — But They’ll Still Charge You Full Price
Reportedly at Hampton Inn Dallas-Arlington Entertainment District they do not offer soap. And it isn’t just bar soap, there’s no body wash either.
American Airlines First Class Seat Soaked In Mystery Liquid—Passenger Left Fighting For Refund [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.
Supreme Court May Curb Power Of Airlines To Revoke Flight Attendant Seniority Over Union Dues
Four years ago I covered the case of an Allegiant flight attendant who lost his seniority for bidding on schedules for failing to pay dues to the Transportation Workers Union.
Now that case may be headed to the Supreme Court based on a new petition from the National Right to Work Foundation.
New American Airlines Offer Fast Tracks Your Elite Status — And Lets You Gift It Too (Check Your Account)
American Airlines has an amazing elite status fast track offer that’s targeted, in accounts now, and you should definitely check if it’s available to you.
Diet Coke ‘Expires 2425’: Spirit Airlines Crew Sells 400-Year-Shelf-Life Soda Inflight [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.
United’s New Chicago Ads Troll American Airlines—More Flights And Destinations, Seatback Screens, And Status Matches
It’s clear that United has ‘won’ Denver (at least for now) and they’re putting a lot of effort into Chicago, where a weakened Southwest holds court at Midway airport and American has offered a lesser schedule, lesser product, and has a weaker balance sheet.
Robert Isom Recalls How American Airlines 777-200 Was Fitted With Papal Seal and Flagpoles For Pope Francis’s 2015 ‘Shepherd One’ Flights
Here’s the plaque that’s been installed on ship 7AG (registration N776AN) delivered to American Airlines in 1999. There’s not a single incident or issue that’s occurred with this aircraft in the decade since it served as charter for the Pope.
‘Grounded For Deep Cleaning’: Chicago Cops Board Southwest Plane After Naked Woman Poops On Seat
Police met Southwest Airlines flight 418 from Philadelphia to Chicago Midway when it landed because a woman onboard removed her clothes and defecated on her seat.