Individually-controlled air nozzles above your seat, also known as “gaspers” or “eyeball vents,” have been a key feature for passenger comfort since the middle of the last century.
United’s Marathon 737 Journey Will Have You Begging to Get Off [Roundup]
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Terrifying Turbulence Sends Passengers Flying, Food Splattered Across Ceiling On Air Canada Flight
Air Canada’s flight 19 from Vancouver to Singapore hit significant turbulence a couple of hours into the flight. It came as a surprise, and “everything went flying (including a few people!)”
There were no reported injuries, and the flight continued to its destination. Food and beverage wound up in the aisles – and on the ceiling of the aircraft.
How A Lesbian, Accused Of Having Drunken Sex With A Man On American Airlines, Got Her Lifetime Ban Reversed
She cold e-mailed the CEO, telling the airline that (1) she’s “never been intoxicated on a flight” (2) doesn’t know the guy she supposedly had sex on board with, and uh (3) she’s a lesbian so even though she wouldn’t have sex with a random passenger she met on a plane, she definitely wouldn’t do so with a dude.
People Are Showing Up At Hotels For Free Breakfast And Leaving – And They Aren’t Even Hotel Guests
Free breakfast is a common feature of many hotel brands, especially in the limited service category. You’ll find it at Hampton Inn, Best Western and Holiday Inn Express among numerous others.
Here’s the thing: I don’t think I’ve ever seen a hotel actually check that you’re a guest before giving you access. If you look like you belong there, you can park in the lot, walk in, and eat.
Woman Rants Behind Delta Ticket Counter, Then Runs From Officer: “Only Trust Firemen!”
Video of a woman ranting behind the Delta Air Lines ticket counter at the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport was posted to social media on Wednesday. She yelled “Get away from me” and “Don’t trust cops, only trust firemen!” before an officer approached her.
That’s when the woman says to get away from her – and that they will “kill” the officer. And they were off – she ran, including back behind the ticket counter where she held an agent trying to use him as a shield.
In Socialist Cuba, VIP Lounges Are Coming—Cash Buys Comfort, Ideals Don’t
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
Get Your Reward Surcharges Waived When Redeeming For Qatar Airways QSuites
Qatar Airways, like many frequent flyer programs, adds cash surcharges when you redeem your miles. Their award travel isn’t free. Still, it can be an incredible deal to redeem 70,000 points to fly arguably the best business class in the world… even with a few hundred bucks out of pocket.
But what if you didn’t have to pay these cash surcharges at all?
Jessica Chastain Puts JetBlue On Blast For Insulting $15 Credit After Seatback TV Fails [Roundup]
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The Simple, Smart Reason American Airlines And Hyatt Are Devaluing Their Partnership
The American Airlines – Hyatt partnership isn’t about ‘rewarding us.’ The partnership is about looking for new customers for each brand. And these changes are designed to align marketing dollars with corporate objectives.