Jun
07
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.
Cuban Spies Infiltrated the Miami Airport
About Gary Leff
Fund for Families of Victims of Pan Am 103 Will Give All its Money to a Park
Jun
07
2019
The Lockerbie Air Disaster Fund, one of the charities set up ‘provide support and assistance in a wide variety of ways to those affected in the disaster’ received donations totaling 2.4 million British pounds.
In 1991 there was 235,000 pounds left, which was transferred to a new Lockerbie Trust. Families of victims sought access to these funds, but they were rebuffed.
Rumor: American Buying Airbus 321XLR Aircraft for Europe Flights
Jun
07
2019
There’s speculation that American Airlines could announce an order for Airbus A321XLRs at the Paris Air Show, which runs later this month June 17-23. The idea would be to replace Boeing 757s, to allow flights to smaller European cities from New York and Philadelphia.
The narrowbody aircraft could even be outfitted with lie flat direct aisle access business class seats.
Lufthansa Says Points to Miles Transfers May Be Illegal, Shuts Them Down
Jun
07
2019
If Germany’s Payment Services Supervision Act applies to ‘buying’ Lufthansa’s miles using points in another program, then they aren’t currently in compliance with the Act, in part because ‘e-payments’ are now regulated as traditional payment services. That means registration, government supervision, and “strong customer authentication” among other requirements.
Brazilian President Takes to YouTube Threatening to Veto Free Baggage Allowance
Jun
07
2019
In December Brazil advanced a rule to eliminate foreign ownership restrictions on airlines operating inside the country. There had been a 20% cap, and currently Delta owns 9.4% of Gol, Qatar 10% of LATAM, and United 8% of Azul — three airlines that control 92% of the Brazilian market.
The rule was temporary, requiring legislative action followed by the President’s signature. The President has one problem with the bill, and he announced it on YouTube.
Rapper Drake’s Boeing 767 Was Given to Him — For Free for Being an Influencer
Jun
07
2019
Last month it was reported that rapper Drake had acquired a Boeing 767 dubbed ‘Air Drake’. Now it turns out he got the plane for free.
Travel bloggers descend on the TBEX conference hoping their small instagram following might net them a free hotel room night somewhere. Others hope to get free beauty supplies or diapers. Drake, it turns out, is a big enough influencer that he gets a free plane.
DEAL: American Airlines Business Class to Argentina Just $1436 Roundtrip
Jun
07
2019
When you think of visiting Argentina the first thoughts are probably Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, or Mendoza for wine country. But American Airlines is offering an amazing $1436 roundtrip business class fare non-stop from Miami to Cordoba, Argentina — so you may want to visit Cordoba, or use it as your jumping off point for the region.
Miami Airport Restaurants Can Now Require Tipping
Jun
06
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.
Steps American Airlines is Taking to Improve Operations at Dallas Fort-Worth
Jun
06
2019
After the opening of 15 new gates in terminal E satellite at Dallas Fort-Worth last month, American today is offering 900 flights and will continue to do so on peak days from the airport this summer. That’s a year-over-year increase of 100 flights.
Dallas Fort-Worth won’t be without challenges — DFW is colloquially known as “Doesn’t Function Wet” — but according to an internal communication there are several moves American has made to help with their operational reliability.
This 4 Year Old Speaks Truth About Passengers With Bare Feet on Planes
Jun
06
2019
Bare feet on a plane are so controversial that a passenger with smelly feet drove another so nuts that he got stabbed on arrival.
That was clearly taking matters too far, but sticking bare feet into another passenger’s space or clipping toenails on board is clearly beyond the pale.
