So this is a little bit weird. Southwest Airlines is offering four ways to accelerate earning of a Companion Pass, yet advertises that the promotion offers just three ways. Still, you will want to register either way.
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Big Delta SkyMiles Changes Reportedly Coming September 14
Delta Air Lines reservations agents are reportedly receiving training on upcoming changes to the SkyMiles program, slated for September 14.
All United Airlines Flights Grounded [Update: Ground Stop Lifted]
United Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop for all flights, both mainline and regional, due to a computer issue. Flights are unable to take off, though flights already in the air continue to their destinations.
Secret Camera Reported In The Lavatory Of American Airlines Airbus A321
News reports were all over the place throughout the weekend about an American Airlines flight from Charlotte to Boston where a “criminal act” had taken place. Now we know more about what happened on board Saturday’s flight 1441 involving “a juvenile, a phone and a flight attendant.”
It was a hidden camera in the lavatory. And police boarded the aircraft when it landed in Boston.
New All Business Class Airline Launches Serving Zurich, Munich And The Maldives
All business class airline BeOnd, based in the Maldives, has received its Air Operators Certificate, and has announced its first two destinations: Munich (beginning November 15) and Zurich (starting November 17). The carrier has an Airbus A319 outfitted with 44 lie flat seats, and actually serves both via Riyadh, which is an unannounced third destination.
Qantas CEO Forced Into Early Retirement Amidst Scandals
The CEO of Qantas, Alan Joyce, has been forced to step down amidst numerous scandals. But he’s leaving just two months earlier than planned, and pocketing big bonuses on the way out the door.
American Airlines Says Reliability Is Improving Since Flight Attendants Now Show Up, Do Their Jobs
Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Brady Byrnes told cabin crew that during the second quarter FA4 and FA0 delays were “down 25%” compared to the airline’s goals, and that this was responsible for “point five” of the carrier’s overall improvement in D0, exact on-time departures.
Byrnes noted that not only are flight attendants showing up and doing their jobs (reduced FA0 and FA4 delays), but that the tools and procedural changes they’ve made are helping too.
American Airlines Plans To Serve More Premium International Markets Starting In 2025
At an employee ‘Crew News’ question and answer session last week, a recording of which was reviewed by View From The Wing, Senior Vice President of Network Planning Brian Znotins was asked about additional international announcements beyond new routes just announced.
Parents Frantic Over 16 Year Old Daughter Sitting Alone On A Plane, Would You Switch Seats?
He really didn’t want to give up his seat with his wife – they had split up their stuff optimized for travel together, for instance they planned to watch shows together on his laptop. But the parents were “frantic” over their daughter sitting alone.
She was… 16.
Delta Air Lines U-Turn Emergency: “We Had Diarrhea All The Way Through The Airplane”
Delta Air Lines flight 194 form Atlanta to Barcelona turned around Friday night after a passenger let loose diarrhea throughout the aircraft. The Airbus A350 was two hours into its flight to Spain when a pilot told air traffic control about a “biohazard issue” that necessitated an immediate u-turn.
The flight was over Virginia when the airline told the pilots to turn back. Passengers returned to Atlanta and waited while Delta cleaned the aircraft and found a new crew.