Jun
07
2024
The U.K. government claims the move is not in response to a specific security threat.
U.K. Reimposes Liquid Rules At Airport Security After Sudden “Temporary” Government U-Turn
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Creepy Dude Takes The Middle Seat Between Two Young Women – And Refuses To Move
Jun
07
2024
If you take the window and aisle seat, and leave the middle empty, you run the risk that someone winds up sitting there. You don’t get any extra room. And as this fellow shows, sometimes the passenger won’t move.
United Airlines Cashes In: New Media Network Monetizes Your Eyeballs For Top Dollar
Jun
07
2024
Last summer United brought in a Vice President from Comcast to lead MileagePlus. It wasn’t because he had a unique understanding of loyalty marketing. The idea was to better monetize MileagePlus members by selling ads more aggressively.
Dad Hacks Southwest Airlines Boarding Process, Saves $200 And Secures The Best Seats
Jun
07
2024
Southwest Airlines seating is first-come, first-served. The earlier you board, the better your seat selection. The earlier you check in, the earlier you’re allowed to board. But some passengers get to jump the queue.
DFW Airport Claims Top Spot: Now the Biggest Airline Hub With Most Departures [Roundup]
Jun
07
2024
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.
Flight Attendants Give Alaska Airlines Two Weeks Before Taking Steps To Strike
Jun
06
2024
The Alaska Airlines flight attendants union, whose members have already overwhelmingly authorized a strike, says that they’re giving negotiations “the next two weeks” and that they “won’t wait” to take the next steps towards a strike after that.
Major Chinese Tourist Site Exposed As Fraud, Waterfall Actually Fed By Pipes
Jun
06
2024
The Yuntai Waterfall in the Henan province of north central China is supposed to be a majestic natural wonder, “like the Milky Way flying down” according to the park’s website. China’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall features a 1,030-foot drop and is honored with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s highest accolade. It’s a UNESCO Global Geopark. Millions of tourists visit annually. And it’s a fraud.
Why Cash Surcharges Are The Latest Scam, And Rewards Credit Cards The Answer
Jun
06
2024
A dirty secret is that cash has its drawbacks, too, and it’s often cheaper for a merchant to accept credit cards than it is to take cash. It’s not so secret anymore when businesses start adding extra steps and costs for cash acceptance.
Mexico’s New Government Airline Is Stealing Another Carrier’s Two-Letter Code, And It’s Confusing [Roundup]
Jun
06
2024
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.
NYC Travelers Hit Hard: DOT’s Slot Waiver Scandal Keeps Fares High, Competition Low
Jun
06
2024
The Biden administration broke up the JetBlue-American Airlines partnership because they were concerned with competition in New York, and didn’t want competitors colluding. Or maybe they just wanted to make sure there wasn’t a third viable competitor to take on Delta?
Because it sure seems that the administration is more interested in keeping competition out of New York than ensuring it.
