News notes from around the interweb:

• Aeroflot has extended elite status through February 2022. At least as long as you don’t criticize the airline.

  
  Aeroflot ad from 1970

• Bring your own pen when flying or going to the doctor’s office

• New class action lawsuit against American Airlines over telephone booking fees and change fees hey lawyers have to find something to do while working from home. (HT: @LCD869)

• NASA Is Building Its Supersonic X-Plane Out of Old Warbirds “NASA is raiding military boneyards for parts.”

• Former Oakland A’s power hitter and all-around hot mess Jose Canseco wants you to know that the credit repair Mastercard he’s been using didn’t work out well for him. (HT: @MayorBologna) I’d only add that for someone without options I’ve seen cards that are much worse.

  Do not get the my milestone credit card from Mastercard ….a total RIP off

  — Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) March 18, 2020

• Trans States will stop flying April 1. It was going out of business at the end of the year already anyway.

• One tourism board doesn’t want you getting anywhere near their country. (HT: Your Mileage May Vary)

  Please stay safe and stay home. #travel #estonia #staythefuckhome pic.twitter.com/QPOb3Ty9oh

  — Visit Estonia (@visitestonia) March 14, 2020