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Head of Flight Attendants Union Threatens to Contaminate Airline Food
Jul
21
2019
Star Alliance member EVA Air has a much underrated frequent flyer program and one of the best business class products in the world.
However the world focused on the treatment of the airline’s flight attendants after a truly shocking passenger incident this year that was so bad it spurred flight attendant activism including demands that the airline hire male cabin crew.
US Airlines are Helping Fund China’s Belt and Road Foreign Policy Initiative
Jul
21
2019
Two years ago American Airlines provided $200 million in funding for the state-owned carrier whose overseas investments are being used to further Chinese government foreign policy interests.
Four years ago Delta made a $450 million investment in China Eastern which has been called China’s most subsidized airline.
VIDEO: Buzz Aldrin Punched a Moon Landing Denier in the Face
Jul
21
2019
If nothing else, walking on the moon is the ultimate cocktail party mic drop but it’s understandable that some don’t believe it actually happened. After all, without atmosphere how could the flag they planted on the moon be waving in the wind? And what about “the lack of stars in any of the photos, the Van Allen radiation belts that would have killed the astronauts with lethal doses of cosmic radiation”…?
Travel Agency Scam: Take Customer Money, Don’t Actually Book Their Travel
Jul
21
2019
There are supposed travel agents online that will sell you packages, hotel rooms, tickets for activities. They will charge your card. You’ll show up, and they’ve simply taken your money and not booked anything for you. You have a paper confirmation that doesn’t mean anything.
Would you book from a travel agency using Osama bin Laden’s initials?
Free Lounge Access in Singapore for Connecting Passengers
Jul
21
2019
You may have lounge access if you’re flying international business or first class, have high enough elite status, or a Priority Pass card that gets you into certain lounges.
However connecting through Singapore it’s even easier than that.
Why Charlotte Needs Another American Airlines Admirals Club
Jul
21
2019
With American Airlines opening 15 new gates in the E satellite concourse of Dallas Fort-Worth airport they’ve surged to 900 peak daily departures at the airport and opened a fifth Admirals CLub there.
Charlotte is their second largest hub, and they’re growing it to 700 daily departures. There just aren’t enough rocking chairs there to go around.
One Incredible Hyatt Redemption Value is Going Away, Proving Why Their Program Beats All Others
Jul
20
2019
This one Hyatt redemption category change – even though the move is not in members’ favor – speaks volumes in favor of Hyatt. In the meantime you may want to book this one amazing value property for future stays quickly.
Two Guys Made an Airplane Out of Falafel Fridays Paper Wrappers, and It Flies
Jul
20
2019
Creative production company Wondros held a paper airplane contest. Two employees in the editorial department made a plane out of recycled lunch wrappers from the company’s “Falafel Fridays.”
What Made the Boeing 757 So Extraordinary
Jul
20
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.
