Jun
03
2023
United Airlines pilots haven’t just voted to authorize a strike vote, they have done so unanimously according to their union. Here’s what to expect.
United Airlines Pilot Leadership Unanimously Supports Strike Vote
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When Are You Entitled To Meal Vouchers During An American Airlines Flight Delay?
Jun
02
2023
It’s clear when American is obligated to provide this. But how do airport agents know this?
Simple (or not so simple): the computer at the gate now tells them, but they need to know what to look for. They need to check whether the flight is “E”ligible or “I”neligible, and how long the posted delay is for.
“Brace, Brace, Head Down, Stay Down” Passenger Shows American Airlines Flight Emergency Landing
Jun
02
2023
A passenger reported that their American Airlines flight made an emergency landing on Sunday “after a potential brake failure.” Everyone had to assume the crash position. Watch the video starting around 18 seconds in and you’ll hear “Head down, stay down, brace, brace” being chanted as the aircraft diverted to Philadelphia.
Is “Throwaway Ticketing” Worth It To Save Money On Airfare?
Jun
01
2023
Throwaway ticketing is a practice that’s gone on for decades. Airlines often charge more money for non-stops than they do for connecting itineraries. So people book a flight with a connection through the city they want to travel to, and just don’t take that second connecting flight. As a result, they can often save money, but there are risks you should know about.
American Airlines To Appeal Antitrust Ruling Breaking Up Partnership With JetBlue
May
31
2023
The judge’s decision, rather than considering whether consumers would benefit overall, looked at individual markets and saw fare increases – when fares were rising everywhere due to inflation, supply chain issues and strong demand. The judge discounted expert witnesses for the airlines because they were working with airline data while giving weight to government experts. And the judge argued that the combination was per se illegal, since it reduced competitors, rather than looking at its effects to see more actual competition.
Ticket Agent In Singapore Calls Chinese Passenger “A Dog” Who Doesn’t “Know How To Be Human”
May
31
2023
A China Southern Airlines check-in counter agent in Singapore has been suspended after calling a passenger “a dog.” The man was checking in for China Southern’s Singapore – Chongqing flight 546 on May 23rd and asked about an upcharge for exit row seats, but there was a communication challenge. He asked for a Mandarin-speaking agent, but was ignored.
The passenger began filming with his phone, and the employee took offense. According to the passenger, he “used three languages (to scold me), ‘you are a dog, you don’t understand human language’.” That’s not on the video, however the agent was filmed saying “If you want to be a dog, I can treat you like a dog… That’s easy.” The agent also said that the man doesn’t “even know how to be a human.”
Delta Air Lines Sued For Fraudulent Environmental Claims
May
31
2023
Three years ago, as the pandemic was starting, Delta announced that it would become the world’s first carbon neutral airline.
However they were using sleight of hand for this – buying carbon offsets which not only often do not offset carbon, but can increase emissions.
Looks Like American Airlines Plans To Fly Seattle – Shanghai
May
30
2023
This filing by Alaska certainly suggests Seattle – Shanghai is at least still alive, and hints by American to employees in March that they could fly Seattle to Singapore suggest that they’re still working on a strategy that could come to fruition for Seattle-based Asia flying, perhaps when the new Boeing 787-9s that American has on order begin to deliver.
The Longest Small Regional Jet Flight – By A Lot – Will Happen In August?
May
30
2023
The Embraer 145 is a ‘small’ regional jet, usually outfitted with 50 seats. Operators don’t usually put in a first class or even wifi, thinking that the flights are short enough and passengers usually have no real competitive options.
The aircraft’s range can push 1,300 miles and a little beyond in optimal conditions. One flight on an Embraer 145, though, has been scheduled to fly… 2,249 miles?
The Worst Airline In The World Has Boeing 777 Repossessed For The Second Time
May
30
2023
A Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777 has been repossessed while on the ground in Kuala Lumpur after arriving from Islamabad, waiting to return to Pakistan. This is the second time this same aircraft has been repossessed in Kuala Lumpur since 2021 for failure to make payments to the airline’s lessor.
