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
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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.
“Absolutely Not, Ma’am!” United Flight Attendant Refuses To Help Disabled First Class Passenger—Then Calls Security To Remove Her
A United Airlines flight attendant called for security on an elderly disabled first class passenger who asked for assistance stowing her cane and small purse, since she’s not allowed to keep them with her for takeoff because she was seated in a bulkhead row.
From Chicago Trial to National Craze to May 14 Cancellation: Meteoric Rise And Abrupt End To American Airlines First Class Sliders
I still haven’t tried the sliders, though I’ve been looking forward to it. I have a couple of upcoming American Airlines domestic first class flights. I pre-ordered the sliders out of Chicago for next week. But my flight after that, between two hubs, didn’t offer it as an option.
Why Misleading Luggage Dimensions Are Getting Your Carry‑On Seized—And Costing You $80 Or More
The most important thing for a carry on bag is size. Make sure the measurements you are seeing for your bag include the wheels if you want it to fit into an airline sizer. Many luggage manufacturers are deceptive about this!