Dallas experienced severe storms on Tuesday. That delayed my flights out of Austin, even though our weather wasn’t bad, and the plane I was on arrived early from Boston.
Leadership Shake Up: Vasu Raja Out At American Airlines
Just a week ago the airline went around on the record saying “Vasu’s not leaving.”
However today American Airlines announced that Raja “will depart the airline in June.” There was no quote from Raja. There was no quote from CEO Robert Isom. Nothing about the tremendous value he’s added to the company. He’s just out.
Mini-Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge, Washington Dulles Airport
This lounge is too small for the volume of passengers and it turns an architecturally interesting space with tarmac views into a chaotic mess.
Mid-Air Etiquette Fail: Southwest Passenger’s ‘Hot Stuff’ Blanket Blocks Tray Table
Passengers taking up the space behind them, covering up entertainment screens and tray tables, is sadly more common than you’d think. People just do not pay attention to the way they’re affecting neighboring passengers around them inside a metal tube. We all create a bubble of privacy, pretending like we’re alone. But that only works if we let others pretend they’re alone, too.
Coach Left Thirsty: Passenger Blasts American Airlines For Only Serving Drinks In First Class During Turbulence
An American Airlines passenger took to TikTok to complain that, due to turbulence, there was no drink service on her flight in coach – while first class received service throughout the flight.
Fast-Track Your Hotel Elite Status: Inside GHA Discovery’s Exclusive Perks and Secret Red Level
Top published hotel elite status in just 3 nights, plus the scoop of invitation-only Red status.
Soaring With Style: Why JetBlue’s Plane Names Are Winning the Internet [Roundup]
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.
Southwest Airlines Evacuated When Flight Attendants Smelled Smoke In Cabin
My absolute favorite piece of coverage of the incident comes from local Colorado Springs KKTV11, “We are learning that according to a Southwest website, the company uses Boeing aircraft. I have not yet confirmed that this was a Boeing plane involved in this incident tonight.”
Late-Night Standoff At Motel 6 LAX As Garfield Cosplay Superfans Battle Over Double Booking
Joey Clift, an Emmy-nominated TV writer and proud Garfield enthusiast, recently found himself in an unexpected standoff at the Motel 6 near Los Angeles International Airport. This late-night escapade, sparked by a love for the lasagna-loving cartoon cat, unfolded in a series of tweets on May 26.
Terrifying Mid-Air Ordeal: Spirit Airlines Passengers Brace for Water Landing During Pressurization Crisis?
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Spirit Airlines flight NK270 from Montego Bay to Fort Lauderdale reportedly prepared for a ditching. The month-old Airbus A321neo took off from Jamaica at 1:24 p.m. but had a pressurization issue that was identified during the climb out. They halted their ascent at 5,000 feet and turned back towards the airport.
Passengers report being told of a loss of cabin pressure, and that they needed to prepare for a water landing.