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The Conspiracy Theory About Why United Airlines Says They Expect To Lose Money

by Gary Leff on March 15, 2023

Mar 15 2023

Combined with a broad sense of bank fragility in the face of rising interest rates, alongside a concern that we’re late in the economic cycle and potentially headed into recession, United’s announcement worried some observers that it was a sign that consumer spending was tightening alongside shrinking household balance sheets.

But what changed at United? They cite some booking softness earlier in the year. And they made a decision to accrue costs related to a new pilot contract into the first quarter for their projections. Isn’t that… a little weird?

A Theory On Why United Airlines Food Is So Bad

by Gary Leff on March 15, 2023

Mar 15 2023

Before the pandemic United reduced the number of flight attendants working in business class, and started pre-plating their food. But here’s, finally, an explanation for why the food is actually bad.

American Airlines Testing New, Faster Internet On International Flights

by Gary Leff on March 15, 2023

Mar 15 2023

American Airlines offers outstanding inflight WiFi service on its domestic fleet, though it does so while charging more money than any of its competitors. Delta, JetBlue, and JSX offer WiFi free, though it’s otherwise an $8 product – though frequently $20 for a flight at American.

The carrier’s international WiFi has been horrible, though.

Hurry: 20% Discount Redeeming Southwest Award Travel, Book By Thursday

by Gary Leff on March 14, 2023

Mar 14 2023

Southwest Airlines is offering a 20% discount on award redemptions booked by 11:59 p.m. Central time on Thursday, March 16 for travel by May 24, 2023 with promo code SAVE20NOW.

Saudi Arabia Launches New Airline

by Gary Leff on March 12, 2023

Mar 12 2023

Saudi Arabia has a national airline, Saudia. It’s government-owned. But the government doesn’t like it, or something? Because they’re starting a new government airline, Riyadh Air, and they’re sharing details publicly.

Riyadh Air plans to fly to 100 destinations b 2030, and are about to place a major order, possibly for 100 Boeing widebody aircraft. The former CEO of Etihad, Tony Douglas, will run the airline. His experience is in dismantling state carrier excess, not lighting money on fire for its own sake.

How You Can Drink On Planes Even If You’re Under 21

by Gary Leff on March 12, 2023

Mar 12 2023

The minimum age to drink alcohol in the United States is 21 years old. You can vote at 18, serve in the military, but not have a beer or glass of wine. In much of the world the drinking age is lower. The law of the country whose airline you’re flying applies.

How One Man Ensures An Entire Row Of Seats To Himself When Flying

by Gary Leff on March 10, 2023

Mar 10 2023

One man says he secures “poor man’s first class” – an entire row of coach seats to himself – with what he claims is a genius hack. It’s fraud, and something you’ll pay the price for if you try it yourself. Don’t be like this TikTok influencer.

When Delta Ruins A Passenger’s Bag, It Becomes The Bonanza Of A Lifetime

by Gary Leff on March 10, 2023

Mar 10 2023

Sometimes damaged bags work out in a customer’s favor. If you’re mid-trip the airline may have a replacement bag to offer you at the baggage office, to at least keep you going. They may also be willing to replace the bag, instead of paying out compensation. And maybe they’ll just keep sending you new luggage?

American Airlines Flight Attendants Demand 35% Raises ‘Plus What The Pilots Get’

by Gary Leff on March 9, 2023

Mar 09 2023

American Airlines isn’t just negotiating with its pilots. They have an amendable contract with flight attendants as well, and have for years. Negotiations have progressed slowly but the Association of Professional Flight Attendants has now presented their economic proposal to the company. And as some in Dallas might say, bless their hearts?

Union Head Wants Flight Attendants Armed With Tasers

by Gary Leff on March 9, 2023

Mar 09 2023

A taser wouldn’t have prevented the attack. Unless cabin crew have their tasers out at all times, they won’t be protection against a passenger coming at them by surprise.

And the taser won’t be a deterrent either because an attack like this one is done by a passenger who is mentally unbalanced, not someone making a rational calculation.

Airlines

The Conspiracy Theory About Why United Airlines Says They Expect To Lose Money

A Theory On Why United Airlines Food Is So Bad

American Airlines Testing New, Faster Internet On International Flights

Hurry: 20% Discount Redeeming Southwest Award Travel, Book By Thursday

Saudi Arabia Launches New Airline

How You Can Drink On Planes Even If You’re Under 21

How One Man Ensures An Entire Row Of Seats To Himself When Flying

When Delta Ruins A Passenger’s Bag, It Becomes The Bonanza Of A Lifetime

American Airlines Flight Attendants Demand 35% Raises ‘Plus What The Pilots Get’

Union Head Wants Flight Attendants Armed With Tasers

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