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A Bizarre Flight: The Man Who Sat Sideways from London to Toronto [Roundup]
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A Gas Pump Glitch Turned Felony: How a Rewards Hack Went Too Far [Roundup]
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Airbus vs. Boeing: A Strategic Look at Managing ‘Traveled Work’ Amidst Outsourcing Concerns [Roundup]
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Pre-Takeoff Tension: Hero Flight Attendant Thwarts Drunk Passenger’s Attempt to Open Emergency Exit
On a flight Qingdao to Harbin, China on Saturday, a flight attendant had to physically secure the emergency exit door following a passenger’s attempt to open it as the aircraft prepared to depart. The crewmember had one hand on the plane’s roof and another on the emergency exit lever. Naturally, the passenger was drunk. The female flight attendant was observed gripping the emergency exit lever firmly while bracing herself against the cabin’s ceiling. This was necessary after a male passenger attempted to manipulate the exit door’s lever. A male flight attendant intervened, questioning the passenger “Sir, did you open this?”. The man ignored the questions at first, looking down at his cell phone, and then appearing confused. He began gesturing at the lever without initially verbally responding. The male flight attendant continued to press the…
Terror at 30,000 Feet: The Las Vegas Flight Stabbing That Shocked Passengers [Roundup]
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New American Express Partnership Offers Free Point.me Award Search Access
U.S. American Express customers with Membership Rewards accounts now have access to point.me to search for award travel across all of the airline loyalty programs that American Express transfers to. Members can log in with their Amex account for instant access.
It’s a really nice way to help American Express cardmembers make the most of their points, getting the greatest value from points transfers which can often be confusing – but done right it far more lucrative than any other redemption option.
United Airlines Bingo: A New Way to Fly or a Gamble in the Skies? [Roundup]
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Air Florida 2.0: Ousted Airline CEO Hatches Plan For “Air Flo” [Roundup]
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American Airlines Cuts Ties with Silver Airways: The Impact on Your Travel Plans [Roundup]
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