Aug
07
2025
American Airlines announced several new long haul routes today, even though most of them aren’t actually new.
“New” Europe Flights From American Airlines? Most Are Old—And Nothing For Chicago, New York, Or Charlotte
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Elite Without Loyalty: Use Hyatt To Get 4 Months of American Airlines Status Free
Aug
07
2025
One part of the partnership that continues is that annual offer to Hyatt elites to try American status and vice versa.
“I’m Not Risking My Career” United Pilot Refuses To Fly To Cancun After Passenger Smokes Weed Onboard
Aug
07
2025
A United Airlines pilot refused to operate flight 1679 from San Francisco to Cancun on Tuesday, and the flight was delayed four hours, after a passenger smoked pot in the lavatory. They were afraid that second hand smoke exposure would cause them to test positive if subjected to a random drug test.
No Food, No Answers, No Way Out: Cathay Pacific Passengers Endure 28 Hours Trapped On Plane After Black Rainstorm Diversion
Aug
06
2025
Pasengers were trapped onboard Cathay Pacific flight 883 from Los Angeles to Hong Kong for about 28 1/2 hours on August 4.
During final approach into Hong Kong, there was a “Black” rainstorm warning, forcing the aircraft to divert to Taipei – after around 14 hours in the air.
Passenger Won’t Skip The Nude Scenes On Airline Seatback Screen, Family Next To Him Is Furious: Who’s Right?
Aug
05
2025
Some airlines provide passengers with seatback entertainment screens. Others expect you to use your own devices. But when you’re in close proximity to other passengers, how you entertain yourself to pass the time on the flight isn’t only your personal business.
After United Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Reject Contract, Union Scapegoats Executive Who’s Already Out
Aug
05
2025
This is a fascinating peek inside United Airlines flight attendant union politics.
Alaska Airlines Launching London And Iceland Flights, Unveils New 787 Look For Global Push
Aug
05
2025
Alaska Airlines is launching new international routes from Seattle to London Heathrow and Reykjavik, Iceland with service starting in May 2026.
American Airlines Now Allows Any Collapsible Stroller Onboard Free—Here’s The Policy To Show Gate Agents Who Say No
Aug
04
2025
American Airlines updated its stroller and wagon policy for families with children a couple of weeks ago. There is no longer any weight restriction on strollers – whether or not it can be brought on board is now entirely dependent on whether or not it is collapsable.
‘Give Your 9-Year-Old A Credit Card, Or Forget Her Bags’: Southwest Shames Mom As Scammer Over New Fees
Aug
04
2025
In their rush to light their business model on fire, with checked bag fees, expiring flight credits, devalued frequent flyer programs and paid seats, Southwest Airlines has moved quickly to implement changes but hasn’t done the work to make those run smoothly or to maximize revenue.
“I’m Putting You On The No-Fly List!” American Airlines Flight Attendant Snaps, Chases Black Passengers Off Plane With Camera
Aug
04
2025
American Airlines passengers shared that a flight attendant named Shannon followed them off their aircraft and outside to the curb at Washington’s National airport “with intention to stalk, intimidate, harass and cause great emotional distress to a black couple” after she’d threatened to put the man “on the ‘no-fly list’ after he wanted to finish his water when she came to collect it for landing.
