Dec
23
2019
Boeing CEO Dennis Mullenburg, who had been stripped of the company’s Chairmanship in October, was fired and will be replaced as follows.
Boeing Just Fired Its CEO
About Gary Leff
Man Drove Across Tarmac, Ploughed Through Baggage Claim, and Crashed Into Alamo Rental Car
Dec
23
2019
The rental car employees weren’t hurt, which is great because the guy in the truck is going to need a car once he’s medically released and free of the penal system.
And as a basic reminder that nearly everything that happens is being videotaped, here’s footage of the incident.
6 Controversial Things I Believe About The Boeing 737 MAX
Dec
22
2019
Many readers believe that the Boeing 737 MAX should never fly again. I disagree. I believe that while there were design flaws, those have been addressed, and regulators are inherently conservative and so it’s likely taking longer than it should to allow the plane to operate commercial flights. I will fly the aircraft again, and you will probably will too.
Fighter Jets Intercept United’s Barcelona – Newark Flight
Dec
22
2019
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 Filed Trademarks On Four New Slogans
Dec
22
2019
American Airlines is close to revealing its new brand purpose. It was supposed to be revealed by the end of the year but they didn’t make that deadline.
However the airline appears to have filed for trademarks on four slogans in September 2019.
88 Year Old Woman’s Dreams Come True When Young Man Gives Up Business Class Seat
Dec
22
2019
The man named Jack found Violet and offered to switch seats. It was her dream come true to sit in business class, and this was her first and maybe only time every doing it.
Some people feel though that if a passenger doesn’t want their premium cabin seat it should go to the next person on the upgrade list.
Alaska Airlines Apologizes. And I Like It.
Dec
22
2019
Alaska Airlines had twice the usual number of baggage handlers call in sick since Friday morning, though the airline says this is not part of a coordinated job action. As a result many bags didn’t make it to their destination. That’s frustrating for customers, of course.
What’s notable to me, though, is the Alaska Airlines apology. There’s nothing mealy mouthed about it. There’s no hedging. It’s not offered in the third person.
Alitalia Is Losing 2 Million Euros A Day
Dec
21
2019
SkyTeam member and Delta partner Alitalia has been a basket case for years. It’s poorly run, and indeed has largely been run for the benefit of its unions with the help of the Italian government.
One financial backer after another has lost their investment. The government is anxious to find its next victim to take over Alitalia. Who will take the bait?
Getting a One Year Extension Of Your Global Entry
Dec
21
2019
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.
Ridiculous: American Sues Delta For Confusing Customers Over Which Offers A ‘Flagship’ Experience
Dec
21
2019
They say that Delta has improperly used the term flagship in some press releases – confusing consumers into thinking Delta has American’s great Flagship product.
