Jan
12
2019
The cockpit isn’t a place where you want distractions. It’s also not a place where you want anything other than flying to be a priority.
This Is Why You Don’t Let Unauthorized People in the Cockpit
American Airlines Will Introduce Premium Economy Awards This Month
Jan
11
2019
American Airlines should be close to introducing premium economy awards. They’ve retrofitted much of their widebody fleet of Boeing 777s, 787-9s, and now some 787-8s to offer a premium economy cabin. However they have not had an option to redeem premium economy seats for miles.
I expect to see premium economy awards introduced this month, at least that’s what’s been confirmed to me by two well-placed sources at American.
Scheming to Get a Tarmac Transfer on Your Next Flight and More Subsidies for American
Jan
11
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.
Bees Swarming an Airport is Normal, Maggots and Rats Not As Much
Jan
11
2019
AirAsia operates out of terminal 2 in Kuala Lumpur. And AirAsia’s CEO is none too impressed with the facility. He shared his thoughts on twitter, creating quite a buzz.
Well run airports have procedures in place to handle this, and airline CEOs don’t need to take to twitter to have the issue addressed.
EVA Air Business Class Has a New Soft Product That Really Is Like First Class
Jan
11
2019
My own take on world’s second best business class is Star Alliance member EVA Air based in Taipei. They should be on everyone’s radar because they also frequently have very good award availability from their US gateways and offer good connectivity into Asia.
Already they offer great seats — reverse herringbone that’s similar to what Cathay Pacific has — but they take things a step beyond with pajamas, pre-order meals, great champagne, and quality amenity kits. And their service is top notch.
10% Off British Airways and More Pilot Drinking in Japan
Jan
11
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.
So Many TSA Screeners are Calling in Sick Miami Will Be Closing Concourse G Early
Jan
11
2019
During the government shutdown most employees are furloughed. TSA screeners, however, are supposed to work. They won’t be paid until funding is restored. Screeners have been calling out sick at a higher rate than normal with what’s being referred to as ‘blue flu’ (screeners wear blue uniforms).
At Miami the sick out rate is higher than average, and the airport will close the G concourse checkpoints in the afternoon to compensate. G primarily serves United, Frontier, Sun County, and Bahamasair.
Two American Express Centurion Lounges Close Temporarily Starting Monday
Jan
10
2019
For your strategic awareness, two American Express Centurion lounges will be closed temporarily starting Monday — Miami and Las Vegas.
Etihad Laying Off Pilots
Jan
10
2019
Worldwide there’s a significant pilot shortage in commercial aviation. However at Etihad, where the airline has been scaling back from an expansive growth posture, they believe they have too many pilots.
According to an internal memo Etihad will be laying off some of their excess pilots this month.
Air France Killing Low Fare Carrier-Within-a-Carrier Joon and Millennials Everywhere Rejoice
Jan
10
2019
It’s been a year since Air France started service under the ‘Joon’ brand. A separate airline with lower labor costs is one thing – and Joon had lower flight attendant costs, but not lower pilot costs. It’s hard enough to pull that off without really being a separate company. Just ask United, Delta, US Airways, and Continental about the airline within an airline experiment.
Pretending that the Air France low cost carrier without low costs was really a different brand for millennials was just silly. It was created by consultants who think millennial means “no money, doesn’t care about comfort, and is into marketing buzz.”
