Aug
11
2025
Spirit Airlines just issued a warning in its latest SEC filing that they may not last 12 months as a going concern.
(HT: Enilria)
Spirit Airlines Admits Its Turnaround Has Failed—Warns It May Not Survive A Year
“Stay Onboard, We’ll Book You a Connection” Delta Crew Nearly Lets LA Passenger Fly To Vegas Before Turning Back
Aug
11
2025
A passenger accidentally boarded Delta flight 607 from New York JFK to Las Vegas on Sunday. He meant to fly to Los Angeles.
“Turn Off Your Phone” Passenger Slaps Flight Attendant, Rips Wig, Hurls Glasses—Now She’s Banned Forever And In Jail
Aug
11
2025
An Ibom Air passenger traveling from Uyo to Lagos, Nigeria was filmed striking a flight attendant and then clashing with airport security on arrival on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The airline has banned her, and she’s been remanded to Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending court proceedings.
Hyatt Auctions Full Hotel Buyouts, $3,000 Boots, And 100K AAdvantage Miles Starting At 5,000 Points
Aug
11
2025
Hyatt is offering Experiences for bid start at 5,000 points focused on their new Bunkhouse brand they’ve acquired. Auctions run through August 18. Depending on the price they go for, some of these could be really cool for many of you.
Naked Pilot Roams Hotel At 2:30 a.m.—Stripped Of Flight After Guests Spot Stroll Through Bar And Spa
Aug
11
2025
Around 2:30 a.m. on August 5, wandered around unadorned through the hotel’s reception, bar areas, and into the gym and spa after an extended drinking session. Passengers at the resort recognized him as the pilot of their inbound aircraft and alerted the airline.
Inside London Heathrow’s Best Oneworld Business Lounge—Qantas Marble Stunner With A La Carte Dining Beats American, BA
Aug
11
2025
The Qantas lounge is the best business class lounge option in London Heathrow’s Terminal 3 for oneworld. The Cathay business class lounge is good! But during the hours where Qantas is doing sit down dining it’s a cut above. And it’s certainly better than the British Airways and American Airlines lounges.
‘No Room for Your Bag’: Why United Basic Economy Charges You to Take It Away [Roundup]
Aug
11
2025
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.
Paying For First Class Can Cost Less Than Coach—And It’s Happening A Lot More Now
Aug
10
2025
American has become very aggressive in making upgrade offers, especially on flights that don’t appear to be selling in domestic first class. But it’s not just buy ups where American has gone down market. Looking for a one-way trip from Washington DC to Austin that I need in the coming weeks, the first 9 options all had first class just $100 more than coach.
‘Release Us For Moral Reasons’: Brussels Airlines Faces Baggage Handler Revolt As Tel Aviv Flights Resume This Week
Aug
10
2025
Brussels Airlines is set to relaunch Tel Aviv service on August 13, but the baggage-handling workforce that would service the flights is urging against it and demanding that workers be permitted to refuse to work any Tel Aviv routes without penalty.
The British Airways First Class Concorde Room Gets the Hype—But This London Heathrow Lounge Blows It Away
Aug
10
2025
The aesthetic of the space, combined with excellent restaurant-style dining (Cathay’s food > BA’s) and a calmer, more polished service make this one of the best outstation first class lounges anywhere.
