Kirby can’t stop the tariffs, but by offering the President political cover in the business community he might get something in exchange later on? Now Kirby says that Trump’s trade turmoil will make the U.S. stronger.
Airlines
Category Archives for Airlines.
Trumps Tariffs Derail Delta’s New Business Class Missoni Bedding And Mattress Pad Rollout To Late 2025
Delta Air Lines has put improvements to its business class product on hold because of Trump’s tariff uncertainty.
“They Cash In While Service Sinks”: American Airlines Flight Attendants Union Blasts Execs For Money-Losing Quarter
The American Airlines flight attendants union sent out a ‘hotline‘ message to cabin crew calling out management after a loss-making quarter. There’s a lot to criticize in how the airline has been run. None of those things are what the union chooses to highlight.
Starting May 1, United Teams Must ‘Huddle’ Before Ousting Intoxicated Flyers—Here’s The Full Breakdown
United Airlines is changing how flight attendants deal with drunk passengers onboard. Effective May 1, two flight attendants both have to share the judgment that the passenger is over the line. That will trigger collaboration with operations and the airport to handle removal of the customer from the aircraft
This Morning’s American Airlines Earnings Call: Premium Cabin Surges, $200m Drag From Flight 5342 & Chicago Gate Battle
Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer Steve Johnson said “If United is gaining share in Chicago they’re gaining it from someone other than us” and noted that they’ve been profitable in Chicago in the past, have been there for 99 years, and have a loyalty customer base – though concedes “we understand we’ll probably always be second place in Chicago.”
‘I’m Spending Donor Dollars, Not Taxpayer Funds’: Why AOC’s Private Jet Powers Her ‘Fight The Oligarchy’ Tour
You used to catch Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez predominantly flying American Airlines. She’s a Member of Congress and they operate a majority of the flights at DC’s close-in National airport. Often she’s seen in first class. These days, though, she flies private. And she’s taking a lot of heat for it.
Rogue American Airlines Gate Agent’s Viral Carry-On Crackdown Hits Delta—Line Jumpers Now Losing Bags Everywhere
Keeping people out of line until it’s their turn to board, and keeping passengers from slowing down the boarding process, benefits everyone.
Former CEO Doug Parker Explains How Contract Costs And Covid Forced American Airlines To Delay Free Wifi Until 2026
American Airlines promises free wifi starting in 2026 which is outstanding and long overdue. ConciergeKey members actually get free wifi starting May 1.
Former American Chairman and CEO Doug Parker explains what took so long.
Delta Handed Out $43,400 On One Flight—This Guy Got $3,000 After Boarding, Skipped Work, And Told His CEO It Beat Their Bonus
On Monday morning Delta Air Lines was handing out $3,000 to passengers to take a later flight from Chicago to Seattle. It was the 7:50 a.m. departure the morning after Easter. And one passenger shares what happened after they had already boarded.
American Airlines Lets Premium Flyers Keep Headsets Through Landing—Gate‑To‑Gate Entertainment Starts Tomorrow
American Airlines has announced a fix for one of the biggest pet peeves among their first and business class passengers. They’re moving away from flight attendants collecting headsets from passengers, up to an hour prior to landing. No more interrupting sleep, no more ending inflight entertainment early.