Apr
30
2025
The United-JetBlue deal is going to be bigger than many expect, even if it isn’t announced that way on day one.
JetBlue’s Deal With United Is Just the Beginning—Here’s Why It’s Bigger Than It Looks
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Kyoto Hotel Refuses To Check In Israeli Tourist Without ‘War Crimes Declaration’ [Roundup]
Apr
29
2025
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.
JetBlue CEO: New Domestic Airline Partner Coming Within Weeks—Much Bigger Than Expected, Signs Point To United Or Southwest
Apr
29
2025
We got some clues from today’s earnings call discussion about who JetBlue is going to partner with, and a couple of airlines have added their own commentary to the mix.
Delta Just Raised Pay Again—United’s Union Flight Attendants Haven’t Seen A Raise In Five Years
Apr
29
2025
Despite the uncertain economic environment – airlines are rapidly pulling their earnings guidance – Delta Air Airlines is giving non-union employees pay raises effective June 1. 4% increases in hourly base pay will go to ground employees and flight attendants, while a 4% pool for merit raises is established for eligible employees (some will earn bigger increases and some smaller).
‘I’ll Kick You in the Balls’: Weather Delay Sparks Taxiway Takedown as American Airlines Crew Pins Business Class Passenger to Cabin Floor
Apr
29
2025
On Thursday, American Airlines flight 950 from São Paulo to New York JFK was delayed 30 minutes by weather. As the Boeing 787-9 began taxiing out to runway 28R, a business class passenger got up from her seat and confronted a flight attendant at the rear galley.
American Airlines To JetBlue: We Offered A Deal, You Walked — Now See You In Court
Apr
29
2025
Here’s what American Airlines Vice Chairman Steve Johnson shared with employees.
Citi Slashes Emirates Transfer Value — Amex and Chase Will Suspend Skywards Redemptions
Apr
29
2025
Seeing Emirates transfers disappear for a time from both Chase and American Express, following the announcement of a devalued transfer ratio from Citi, suggests a move by Emirates rather than by any one bank.
Report: American Airlines-JetBlue Partnership Talks Are Off
Apr
28
2025
Without a partnership, American Airlines is left ‘too small to win, too big to walk away’ in the words of its former Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja.
‘Use It or Lose It’ Is Over: You Can Now Cancel American Airlines Basic Economy International Trips For Credit
Apr
28
2025
American Airlines has improved its basic economy fares. And I already like their version of basic economy better than other airlines. As a frequent American Airlines flyer, I can still assign extra legroom seats and I’m even eligible for upgrades.
Delta Beats Trump’s Tariffs: New Airbus Jets Arriving Duty-Free
Apr
28
2025
Here’s how Delta Air Lines is avoiding the Trump administration’s tariffs on new Airbus jets manufactured in Europe: they aren’t importing them.
