Oct
24
2016
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.
Reclaiming the Armrest and British Airways Social Media Fail
About Gary Leff
American Airlines Flight Delayed When Passengers Decided to Create Their Own Boarding Group
Oct
24
2016
Two passengers on American Airlines flight AA1655 from Philadelphia to Boston apparently didn’t like their boarding group. Instead of waiting for the official boarding call, two hours prior to flight they “walked on board through the doorway to the jet bridge and took their seats.”
The pair were discovered during the boarding process. They were on the correct flight, and in the correct seats. But the plane was offloaded. The aircraft was searched. And American decided to swap planes anyway before proceeding with the delayed flight.
Iberia Joining Joint Venture Partners American and British Airways With Premium Economy
Oct
24
2016
During American’s earnings call last week they explained the argument behind their new premium economy and the timeline to rollout.
It shouldn’t be a surprise, then, that another joint venture partner Iberia — owned, like British Airways, by IAG — will be introducing a new class of service to long haul aircraft starting in 2017 with retrofits expected to be completed in 2018: ¡Turista Premium!
Here are the Ritz-Carltons You Can Use Complimentary Night Certs At — And Those You Can’t
Oct
23
2016
Marriott doesn’t offer a single page with Ritz-Carlton hotels by category, so I put one together and arranged it geographically as well.
2 Free Nights at Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa
Oct
23
2016
Doha is a really convenient stopover, as the home airport for Qatar Airways, a top world carrier and member of oneworld. Their first class lounge in Doha is amazing, and even features pieces from the Museum of Islamic Art’s collection.
I found just two days in Doha to be perfect, but if I had it to do over again I’d do four nights… two dedicated to a museum visit and two for The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village & Spa.
ON VIDEO: Shocking Assault of an Airport Employee After Missing Flight
Oct
23
2016
On Tuesday October 18th two Vietnam Airlines passengers assaulted a Hanoi airport employee after missing their flight to Ho Chi Minh City. They showed up at the gate 4 minutes past schedule departure time.
The Hanoi Transportation Department’s chief inspector confirms that one of the assailants was “a member of his inspection team.”
Singapore’s New San Francisco Non-Stop Flight Launches Today With the Airport’s First Airbus A350
Oct
23
2016
Singapore Airlines launches its San Francisco – Singapore non-stop flight today with an Airbus A350 — the first A350 to operate out of San Francisco. Singapore has 67 A350s on order.
I attended the launch celebration for this new San Francisco – Singapore non-stop on Thursday.
Richard Branson and Virgin America Disagree About Donald Trump, and New Data on Why Passengers Misbehave
Oct
23
2016
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.
An Emortional Support Duck on an American Eagle Last Week Had Red Shoes and a Diaper
Oct
23
2016
The Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 prohibits airlines from discriminating against passengers with disabilities, and thus they must make reasonable accommodations for them which allow them to fly — like having access to their emotional support animals.
Reforms may be coming, like limiting the kinds of animals allowed on planes. But in the meantime almost anything goes.
Airport Security Goat Got Loose on Runway, Forced an A319 to Abort Landing
Oct
22
2016
An Airbus A319 on approach to Kathmandhu had to perform a goat around. Yes, a goat around.
Bhutan Airlines was set to land but had to abort to avoid a goat.
