Jan
27
2020
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 Reducing Business Class On Some 787s
About Gary Leff
Delta Introducing New Domestic First Class Seat
Jan
27
2020
Delta is introducing a new domestic first class seat which will be introduced with its Airbus A321neo. They have 100 on order and begin taking delivery later this year.
This new Recaro seat has better privacy because of the shields that protrude from the side of the seats. There’s also improved storage at the front of the seats in the center and a larger tray table. With these seats Delta continues their practice of conveniently placing power outlets in front of passengers instead of making customers contort themselves to find and plug in their devices.
American Airlines Has Terrible Employee Morale. Its CEO Is Clueless Why.
Jan
27
2020
An employee raised morale issues, and suggests that Delta employees are happier and take better care of customers.
Doug Parker responded that while he’s “not putting it all on this” he blamed the mechanics and summer operational performance for unhappy employees. Apparently he never read any of the employee surveys from before the mechanics’ work slowdown.
A Boeing 737 Either Did – Or Did Not – Crash Today
Jan
27
2020
A government-owned Ariana Afghan Airlines Boeing 737 operating a domestic Kandahar – Kabul flight reportedly has crashed in the country’s central Ghazni province, in Taliban-controlled territory around 1:25 p.m. local time on Monday. That’s according to a provincial government spokesperson, and confirmed by the country’s Second Vice President. Local reports suggest 83 souls on board.
The airline, however, denies this.
New Singapore Airlines Four Month Award Hold Option
Jan
26
2020
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.
Thai Airways Downgrades 3 Women Saying They Were Too Big To Fly Business Class
Jan
26
2020
Thai Airways pulled out a tape measure when the women checked in at the Bangkok airport. “She then pulled out a measuring tape and wrapped it around my daughter..moving her arms outstretched, before trying to do the same to me and [my other daughter]” the mother said.
American Airlines Testing New Seats
Jan
26
2020
American Airlines is inviting some frequent flyers to participate in testing sessions this week to experience new seats that they’re considering. American is testing new seats for business class, premium economy, and coach.
How The Terrorist Who Blew Up Korean Air 858 Went Free
Jan
26
2020
On November 29, 1987 the Boeing 707 took off from Baghdad, headed to Abu Dhabi and Bangkok enroute to Seoul-Gimpo. It never made it to Bangkok, blowing up with 104 passengers and 11 crew on board. The wreckage of the occurrence aircraft was never found.
This week though pieces of Korean Air flight 858 were discovered , more than 30 years after it was blown up by North Korean terrorists.
American Airlines CEO: Here’s Why Passengers Will Accept Flying On The 737 MAX
Jan
25
2020
American Airlines flew the Boeing 737 MAX before it was grounded, and ordered 100 of the airplanes. They’re committed to the aircraft’s safe return to flying, and they’ve done polling to understand how customers feel about it today – and what will change their minds so that they’ll accept flying on the plane once it’s back in the sky.
Earn Hundreds in Free, Easy Money From SoFi
Jan
25
2020
SoFi’s free money offer is just too good. It’s quick and easy, all online, and they give you money. It’s a finance product that’s really aggressive getting new customers. It has no fees of any kind, and they’re offering a pretty good 1.6% APY in interest. And they even reimburse all ATM fees for withdrawls, so it’s convenient for pulling out cash anywhere. There’s no hard credit pull when you sign up, either.
And they’ll give you money for getting your friends and family to sign up – up to $10,000 a year.
