Jul
07
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
British Airways Forced Hillary Clinton to Gate Check Her Bag
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Nigerian Social Media is on Fire Over a Man Who Refused to Switch Seats With an Elder
Jul
06
2019
Seat switching etiquette is – I think – fairly well established, at least here in the United States. You’re entitled to the seat on your boarding pass. If someone prefers a seat other than the one to which they’re assigned they should ask politely, but it’s entirely up to the person with the desired seat whether or not to switch. They can say no for any reason, or no reason.
If you want to switch seats it pays to have a generally desirable seat. Don’t offer me a bulkhead window seat in first class, or a middle seat by the lavatory in coach. If you have a poor seat and you’re asking to switch be extra nice, have an extra good reason, and even consider offering something (find a Coasian solution: offer your worse seat plus cash).
The Simple Reason You Should Take a Photo of Your Stove Before Going on Vacation
Jul
06
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
RUH ROH: Now There’s a Problem With the 737 MAX’s Auto Pilot
Jul
05
2019
Details on the conditions under which the auto-pilot won’t promptly disengage aren’t yet available. However crucial seconds may matter in an emergency and this item is listed among critical issues Boeing must address. The FAA is looking to re-certify in conjunction with other major regulators, so EU insistence effectively means that Boeing has to solve this problem before the plane can fly again in the U.S. as well.
TSA is Demanding to Inspect Reading Materials Again
Jul
04
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
What Was This Traveler Thinking? Rat Meat Edition
Jul
03
2019
Imagine this: you’re packing for a trip to the United States. You’re making a list so you don’t forget anything. You get out your suitcases and start to load things in them. What’s the one thing you can’t live without on your trip, that you can’t buy once you hit Chicago?
Alitalia Promotes New Route With Actor in Blackface, Suggests Barack Obama is African
Jul
03
2019
Two months ago Alitalia, the Italian flag carrier surviving on government subsidies, launched new service between Washington Dulles and Rome.
Their marketing budget must not have any money in it for good writing or taste to support this flight.
Not the Onion: New UberEATS Option Lets You Eat in a Restaurant
Jul
03
2019
UberEATS, the service that delivers food from restaurants, already delivers food from restaurants that don’t exist. Now they’re testing a new service that lets you order food through their app and then eat it at the restaurant. So far the concept of using Uber to eat in a restaurant is being tested in Austin, Dallas, Tucson, and San Diego.
Man Promises to End Terrorism, Save the World – Gets Arrested Breaking Into Delta Cockpit
Jul
03
2019
A man on board Delta flight DL579 from San Juan to New York JFK tried to break into the aircraft’s cockpit this morning. But he was doing it for San Juan’s own good, and for the good of all.
The 30 year old passenger yelled, “I am God. Tomorrow San Juan is going to disappear. I came to save the world, and I’m going to end terrorism.”
If You Visit China, the Government May Be Stealing the Data on Your Phone
Jul
03
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
