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Spicy Flight Attendant Banned From TikTok After Hundreds Of Complaints By Crew

by Gary Leff on October 1, 2022

Oct 01 2022

Flight attendant Cierra Huffman, known online to her 3.5 million followers as ‘cierra_mistt’, was kicked off of TikTok after hundreds of flight attendants around the country complained to the Chinese social media phenomenon about her videos. However it appears she has her TikTok account back.

The ex-Republic Airways crewmember, who has flown under the regional banners of American Airlines and Delta, goes online (sometimes in provocative attire) to discuss things like when to buy an airline ticket, how to get upgraded, and joining the Mile High Club in the crew rest area of widebody aircraft.

American Airlines Had Slots Taken Away At New York JFK That They Forgot They Owned

by Gary Leff on September 30, 2022

Sep 30 2022

New York was so neglected before the pandemic, that American Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja revealed during the government’s anti-trust trial against the partnership that they actually were forced to give back 7 slots at New York JFK in 2019 – because they did not even properly track how many slots they had in New York.

Report: Qatar Airways To Take Control Of Pakistan International Airlines

by Gary Leff on September 30, 2022

Sep 30 2022

Pakistani reports suggest that a $5 billion investment from Qatar could lead to Qatar Airways having a stake in and running Pakistan International Airlines and running the three largest airports in Pakistan, Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.

Uh Oh: Alaska Airlines Will Introduce “Simplified Award Chart” Before End Of Year

by Gary Leff on September 30, 2022

Sep 30 2022

News out of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan that they will be revamping their award charts before the end of the year is certainly not welcome – especially because the airline is providing little detail despite explicitly committing to 90 days’ notice before any changes.

This Would Have Driven Me Slowly Insane On An Overnight United Flight

by Gary Leff on September 29, 2022

Sep 29 2022

A United Airlines passenger recorded his inflight experience flying from Washington Dulles to Edinburgh, Scotland. The buzzing sound was “endured” by everyone in the cabin for six hours. He complained to United about it, and they responded with a perfunctory customer service offer.

American Airlines Introduces New Pre-Order Wellness Meal Option For Domestic First

by Gary Leff on September 29, 2022

Sep 29 2022

American shares that they have a new pre-order option coming and it’s actually part of the existing James Beard Foundation partnership that launched shortly before the pandemic.

The pre-order program re-launches October 12 “as part of wellbeing menu launch.” Some flights will see these meals as part of the regular choices in the cabin, but it will also be pre-order “on select flights.”

Airline Demands Flight Attendants Start Wearing Underwear

by Gary Leff on September 29, 2022

Sep 29 2022

Pakistan International Airlines has laid out a new rule for flight attendants that they must wear underwear not just while on duty but during layovers as well.. What’s more, airline “grooming officers” will be checking, “monitor[ing] cabin crew ‘at all times’” and will have to “report back if there is any ‘deviation’ from the rules.”

Recap Of Today’s Executive Testimony In The American Airlines-JetBlue Anti-Trust Trial

by Gary Leff on September 28, 2022

Sep 28 2022

Today’s testimony in the government’s anti-trust trial against the American Airlines-JetBlue Northeast Alliance has featured the CEO of JetBlue and the incoming Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Airlines, which prefers not to see stronger competitors (naturally).

It doesn’t seem like the government made any tangible progress demonstrating anti-competitive effects of the partnership, but the answers given on the stand by senior airline executives are interesting to parse.

The Only Tourist Flying To Russia Captures Post-Apocalyptic Vibe Of Being Alone On The Plane

by Gary Leff on September 28, 2022

Sep 28 2022

Here a passenger films himself traveling alone with a child on board an S7 flight to Russia. Normally traveling alone on a plane carries a whole different connotation, creating a special feeling of finally private with the crew looking after no one but you. This video is different entirely – much more post-apocalyptic.

We Now Know How – And When – Delta Will Start Offering Free Inflight Wifi

by Gary Leff on September 28, 2022

Sep 28 2022

In March 2019 Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the airline would offer free wifi within “a year or two.” They needed to ensure they had enough bandwidth for everyone to use it, since not charging would mean far greater usage.

Delta’s plan has taken further shape. Domestic ViaSat-equipped aircraft (the ones that have enough bandwidth to support this) will get free internet early next year.

Airlines

Spicy Flight Attendant Banned From TikTok After Hundreds Of Complaints By Crew

American Airlines Had Slots Taken Away At New York JFK That They Forgot They Owned

Report: Qatar Airways To Take Control Of Pakistan International Airlines

Uh Oh: Alaska Airlines Will Introduce “Simplified Award Chart” Before End Of Year

This Would Have Driven Me Slowly Insane On An Overnight United Flight

American Airlines Introduces New Pre-Order Wellness Meal Option For Domestic First

Airline Demands Flight Attendants Start Wearing Underwear

Recap Of Today’s Executive Testimony In The American Airlines-JetBlue Anti-Trust Trial

The Only Tourist Flying To Russia Captures Post-Apocalyptic Vibe Of Being Alone On The Plane

We Now Know How – And When – Delta Will Start Offering Free Inflight Wifi

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