Oct
03
2018
Two Sudanese military jets collided on the runway 18 in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.
Here’s video of the collision by these two Antonov aircraft.
Breaking: Video as 2 Planes Collide on Runway in Sudan
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Father: American Airlines Wouldn’t Waive Change Fees When 3 Year Old’s Appendix Ruptured (And The Reason He Gives is Shocking)
Oct
03
2018
One customer reports that American Airlines was unwilling to waive a change fee when his 3 year old’s appendix ruptured — because the appendix did not rupture on day of travel.
Here’s what he should do.
Walkout: Workers Striking at Marriott Hotels in Boston
Oct
03
2018
About 1500 Marriott employees at Boston properties have walked off the job including groups “from housekeepers to bartenders to bellmen” across 7 properties. All remain open.
Delta Free Drinks and The Terrible Economics of Qantas A380s
Oct
03
2018
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.
Air Traffic Controller Dies to Make Sure His Plane Took Off Safely
Oct
02
2018
This is an incredible story. Air traffic controller Anthonius Gunawan Agung was working at Palu airport in Indonesia on Saturday when several earthquakes occurred.
The tower evacuated but he stayed behind to ensure Batik Air flight ID 6231 got off the ground. It was a 5:55 p.m. scheduled departure. The captain pushed back 3 minutes early and was cleared for takeoff at 6:02 p.m.
Airline Threatens to Sue Netflix and You Should Disinfect Your Hotel Keycards
Oct
02
2018
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.
US Government Plans to Take Mug Shots of All Departing Air Passengers By 2021
Oct
02
2018
At the start of the Trump administration there was tremendous media attention over the travel ban for nationals of several countries, but I pointed out at the time one of the lesser-noticed provisions was expediting implementation of exit controls at the border. This wasn’t just about keeping people out, it was also about keeping them in.
The plan has become more ambitious in fact a Department of Homeland Security report details the plan to require all departing passengers, including all citizens, to have photos (mug shots) taken when leaving the United States — expanding to land and sea crossings as well.
That Was Fast, Hyatt Loses Oasis Homesharing Option That Only Launched in March
Oct
02
2018
A year ago Hyatt took a stake in Oasis and then in March launched points earn and burn, elite stay credit, and very limited benefits when members stayed at any of the Oasis homesharing options (which were in 20 cities).
However Oasis has been sold and is no longer associated with Hyatt.
The Funniest Take on American Airlines I’ve Ever Seen, I’m Literally Dying
Oct
01
2018
American’s plan was for more extra legroom coach seats while a few seats would have just 29 inches of pitch which is the distance from seat back to seat back. Word leaked about these changes and employees were up in arms (and thoroughly embarrassed). The airline backed down, and didn’t ultimately go to 29 inch pitch.
There’s a brilliant video about that plan. I keep watching it and completely losing it, this is hilarious.
Double Hyatt Points at MGM Las Vegas Properties Through December 29
Oct
01
2018
Hyatt introduced a pretty revolutionary partnership with MGM 5 years ago with reciprocal points earning, redemption, and status matching. Hyatt didn’t have a significant presence in the Las Vegas market, while this became an opportunity for MGM to reach affluent customers whose choices in Vegas might otherwise be brand-independent. This was a tighter relationship with more value than we had seen from other chains, something almost akin to the kind of codesharing airlines do with each other. Since then the status match has been made less generous for Hyatt members, but there’s still valuable recognition. And the Hyatt-MGM M life deal isn’t ‘either-or’ you receive MGM recongition while still earning Hyatt points also. Through the end of the year there’s a promotion to earn double Hyatt points (an extra 5 points per dollar) at MGM…
