Southwest Airlines had to take a delay on a flight from Las Vegas to San Jose on Thursday because of the sheer number of passengers in wheelchairs. At Southwest, customers asking for wheelchair assistance get better seats for free – and then usually walk off the plane and all the way out the terminal themselves on the other end of the journey. They don’t all need a wheelchair. They’ve just cracked the code.
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‘Nobody Move—We’re Missing A Snack Box’: Flight Attendant’s Citizen’s Arrest Goes Viral, Ends In Suspension
A flight attendant – presumably working for United Airlines – performed a citizens arrest on another crewmember for stealing an inflight snack box. Now, she’s been suspended and the episode has gone viral.
New Bask Bank Offer: Earn 60,000 Miles Without Spending Money
Bask Bank is one of the best ways to earn miles without actually spending money.
“Fly With This Broken Seat Or Miss Your Flight”: United Passenger Kicked Off After Reporting A Safety Hazard
A United Airlines passenger flying from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Denver on flight 5339 – a CRJ-700 regional jet operated by SkyWest, found his seat cushion detached and on the ground of the aircraft when he boarded. He naturally let a flight attendant know – but this turned out to be a grave mistake. The man was given an ultimatum.
Delta Taps IndiGo For 60% Of India’s Market—Atlanta–Delhi Flights Coming Soon
Delta, Air France KLM and Virgin Atlantic are partnering with India’s IndiGo, and Delta will return to India with flights from Atlanta to Delhi.
Southwest Airlines Will Offer Tickets To Asia—But Someone Else Flies The Plane
There’s no frequent flyer earn and burn partnership at this point. They’re just offering connections, then, that are inferior to what competitors offer. However Southwest hints that they will be adding more Asian partners.
Rumors Swirl About American Airlines Premium Reboot: Seatback Screens, More Legroom, And A Major Jet Order
American Airlines has an announcement coming. It looks to be new details of a soft product, perhaps tied to the launch of American’s new premium Boeing 787-9 on June 5.
And that seems like a good time to talk about all of the premium rumors swirling around American Airlines right now. We know that soft goods changes are coming, but it seems like a lot more is on the horizon too.
Airlines Scrubbed Cheap Fares After Getting Caught Charging Solo Travelers More—But Prices Won’t Stay High
Airlines were embarrassed over a pricing strategy to charge passengers traveling alone more than passengers traveling together. When called out on it, they quickly ended the practice.
“Stripped Naked And Dancing In Business Class”: British Airways Flight Attendant’s Lavatory Cocaine Binge Sparks Meltdown
Shortly after takeoff, passengers and crew noticed the male cabin crew member seeming agitated and distracted. He allegedly began using cocaine openly in a bathroom on the aircraft. Eyewitnesses reported that he then returned to the business class cabin and stripped naked and performed what was described by witnesses as a “wild, drug-induced dance.”
“I’m Totally Making This Up”: CEO of Rudderless Southwest Airlines Floats First Class And Long-Haul Flights
The airline that has been the most consistently profitable in the history of the U.S. airline industry has blown it all up to become just like the rest of the industry – only offering consumers less than other carriers.