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.
Delta Flight Diverts After Airline Poisons Passengers With In-Flight Meal
Delta Air Lines flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to New York on Tuesday night after a couple dozen people became ill from the “spoiled food” on board. This was airplane food!
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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.
Why Denver May Be The Worst Airport In The United States: A Play, In Two Short Acts
Denver’s airport has been a disaster for the past 30 years – since the time leading up to its opening. Case studies in failure have been written about its baggage handling system. But now it’s the systems handling people that are a problem.
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GHA Discovery is selling their rewards currency at a discount through August 31. The size of your discount depends on whether and what status you have in the program.
Behind California’s Failed Attempt To Ban CLEAR From Airports
Southwest Airlines Goes To War Against Elliott Capital, Adopts “Poison Pill” To Fend Off Takeover
Elliott Capital took nearly a $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines. They are seeking to replace top management and turn the airline into something closer to major competitors like American and JetBlue by charging for bags and creating basic economy fares.
To fend off Elliott Capital from gaining a controlling stake in the carrier, the airline has adopted a ‘shareholder rights plan’ – also known as a ‘poison pill’.
American Express Opening Centurion Lounge At Tokyo Haneda Airport
American Express will open a Centurion lounge at Tokyo Haneda airport. It will be on the fourth floor of terminal 3, and is slated to open next year. The lounge is be approximately 7,350 square feet with seating for 122 passengers.
The Real Story Behind Viral Video Of Delta Flight Attendant Threatening Family Over Child’s Seat
It looks as though Delta is refusing to let a child sit in the seat they’d purchased for the child but that’s not true. The passenger was technically in the wrong here – though the airline handled it badly, and ultimately compensated the customer.