Apr
06
2022
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.
United Eliminates Free Liquor In Premium Economy [Roundup]
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Chilling Air Traffic Control Audio As Boeing 777 Won’t Respond To Controls While Landing In Paris
Apr
06
2022
Air France flight 11 from New York JFK to Paris had alarm sounds in the cockpit and one of the pilots called out “Stop! Stop!” several times on Tuesday morning as it descended through 1500 feet on final approach.
The 17 year old Boeing 777-300 reportedly did not respond to commands. The crew managed to execute a go around as it hit 1150 feet, after veering significantly to the left.
The White House Spent $2 Billion On Tests, Has No Intention To Stop Requiring Them For Int’l Travel
Apr
06
2022
Requiring a negative Covid-19 test to fly to the U.S. did not stop the Omnicron variant from entering the country, and it didn’t stop the Omicron wave. Requiring testing for travel but not for anything else makes no sense at all. The antigen tests that are accepted are hardly a guarantee against a passenger carrying the virus. We aren’t pursuing an ‘eradication’ policy against Covid like China is. Barely-piecemeal efforts are largely symbolic.
But the Biden administration says lifting the testing requirement for international travel is off the table.
What JetBlue Is Telling Its Employees About Their Crazy Bid For Spirit Airlines
Apr
05
2022
Spirit Airlines has been expected to merge with Frontier Airlines, in a deal announced two months ago. But today JetBlue stepped in with an offer 40% higher than Frontier’s to acquire Spirit.
Here, JetBlue explains its rationale and its plans to employees in an internal communication that was shared with View From The Wing.
JetBlue Makes Huge Offer To Buy Spirit Airlines
Apr
05
2022
Two months ago Frontier announced a deal to acquire Spirit Airlines creating a powerhouse ultra low cost airline.
Worst Vacation Ever: Husband Purposely Runs Over Wife In Airport Parking Lot After Flying Home
Apr
05
2022
A husband and wife had just landed at the Salt Lake City airport, returning from vacation, and headed to the airport parking lot. That’s when the man got in their SUV and “ran over his wife and killed her” on Monday afternoon.
When And Where To Use Your Airline Miles This Year
Apr
05
2022
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.
Hertz CEO Admits Falsely Reporting Cars Stolen, Sending Customers To Jail
Apr
05
2022
There’s a class action lawsuit, with numerous reports of customers who were arrested for theft of vehicles they’d rented, and who wound up in jail while trying to clear matters up. I’ve even been contacted by readers trying to deal with the bureaucracy of Hertz over these issues.
Appearing on CNBC, Hertz’s new CEO acknowledges it happened, says it’s rare, and that it won’t happen again.
JetBlue Launching Boston Flights To Two London Airports!
Apr
05
2022
Over the last several days rumors became clear that JetBlue would announce Boston – London Heathrow service today, using slots they’ve just leased from Qatar Airways. Well, there’s no announcement yet but they’ve front-run their press release by loading the flights into the schedule. And it’s actually more than expected.
Business Class Awards Wide Open On New Route To Tahiti
Apr
04
2022
Two business class award seats are available a majority of days that the flight operates, between its launch October 5 and the end of the published schedule at the beginning of March.
