Aug
17
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.
Boeing 787 Software is Vulnerable to Hacking
Miracle on the Hudson Flight Went ‘In the Drink’ and Now It’s a Las Vegas Cocktail
Aug
17
2019
This past weekend a Ural Airlines Airbus A321 landed in a field after a double bird strike drawing comparisons to the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ US Airways flight 1549 ten years earlier.
Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger became an American hero as the captain of that US Airways flight, and Tom Hanks played him wonderfully on the big screen. Now he’s being ‘honored’ in a different way.
Delta Private Jet Upgrades: What Happened to Delta’s Promised Surprise and Delight?
Aug
17
2019
This week a video went viral of a Delta passenger living his dream as the only on on board his Delta flight from Aspen to Salt Lake City. Even on that 292 mile regional jet hop it’s a cool experience.
Seeing it described in a variety of media as being ‘like a private jet experience’ though reminded me that four years ago Delta announced elite upgrade opportunities to private jets. What ever happened to Delta’s private jet upgrade program?
New Airline Ad Campaign Attacks American, Delta, and United
Aug
17
2019
The Wright Brothers first took flight but JetBlue is using the ‘Alright Brothers’ to describe what’s wrong with fly on other airlines as part of their new campaign that seeks to describe what’s different about the airline.
Most airline advertising fails because it doesn’t tell you why you should fly the airline or because it can’t do so with a straight face.
The Biggest Disaster Free Travel Promotion in History
Aug
16
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.
Airport Security Screener Fired for Writing Note to Passenger That He’s Ugly
Aug
16
2019
A security screener has been fired after passing a note to a passenger at a Rochester airport checkpoint that said “You ugly.” t the end of the video the screener begins writing another note…
Thai Airways Wants to Crowdsource Cost Cutting Ideas From Passengers and Other Hair-brained Schemes
Aug
16
2019
Star Alliance member Thai Airways, whose President says there’s “never a day without a problem,” has a six point plan to return to profitability.
It involves getting passengers to e-mail in ideas for cost-cutting, sell more services through its mobile app, add a new route to Japan, and partner with a Thai cafe chain that’s found inside of gas stations.
Stowaway Found in Baggage Hold of Flight from Havana
Aug
16
2019
A 26 year old worker at the Havana airport stowed away in the baggage hold of a Swift Air charter flight to Miami.
Apparently witnesses heard “what sounded like a dog barking in the cargo area” and upon investigation found the man who “asked for water.”
The “Thank You For Flying Southwest” Song Greets Arriving Passengers in Phoenix
Aug
16
2019
Scott is a Southwest Airlines agent in Phoenix. The day after a United Airlines passenger was dragged off a flight in Chicago, he came up with a song to let passengers know they were valued – and wouldn’t be dragged off on Southwest.
Now he greets arriving flights with his song, to the tune of the theme to The Golden Girls, it’s “Thank You for Flying Southwest”
Reading Between the Lines: China Forces Out Cathay Pacific’s CEO
Aug
16
2019
Cathay Pacific’s CEO Rupert Hogg, and the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, have resigned. Hogg has been well-regarded in the role, driving a turnaround in the airline’s finances.
Ultimately the move is harmful to China’s ability to maintain Hong Kong as a business center, showing how the state will meddle in corporate affairs rather than adhering to “one country two systems.”
