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.
How American’s Fleet Is Changing (Mostly in a Good Way)
American Airlines filed updated fleet projections with the SEC today.
They show, quarter-by-quarter, the size of each aircraft family in their fleet. I’ve highlighted aircraft totals as of June 30th and also where they project to end 2017.
American Express Centurion Lounge Philadelphia Won’t Open Until Fall
Since I’ve seen a couple of references this week to the opening of the Philadelphia American Express Centurion Lounge this week ‘in early August’ (at The Points Guy) and ‘Aug 2017’ (at The Derp Report) I thought I’d clarify that the new Philadelphia lounge does not open in August.
United’s New Debit Card Isn’t a Scam But It’s Good For Almost No One
I’m not prepared to say that “absolutely no one” should get the card and that it’s “a bad deal.” I think that’s wrong. But it’s useful only for a limited set of people.
Man Checks Can of Beer as His Only Luggage
A man checked a single can of beer as his only luggage onboard Saturday’s Qantas flight QF777 from Melbourne to Perth. Melbourne – Perth is a cross country flight in Australia, about the distance of New York – Denver.
Amazing Rate: Suite at the Conrad Bali for Just $49 (Over 80% Off)
Hotels.com is pricing a Conrad Suite at the Conrad Bali hotel in Indonesia at just $49 per night at least over the next couple of months.
Flight Attendants Union Fires Back at Qatar Airways CEO. They Should Have Just Shut Up.
The CEO of Qatar Airways made misogynistic remarks about US airline flight attendants. He suggested that at ‘crap US airlines’ customers would always be served by ‘grandmothers’.
Akbar al-Baker is his own worst enemy, calling out Delta for flying ‘crap airplanes’ and describing his business strategy as starting routes to ‘rub salt in the wounds’ of his competitors.
Kids Fly Transatlantic Business Class From $912 Roundtrip (and Adults Cheap, Too)
La Compagnie — the all (angled seat) business class airline running flights between New York and Paris — is running a sale where kids are discounted below their already-low adult prices.
Urine Smell Delays American Airlines Flight 4.5 Hours
It’s good to know that American will fly without a working lav but not a plane that smells like a lav.
Washington Air Traffic Control Center Evacuated, DC Flights Grind to a Halt
The main air traffic control center for the DC area in Leesburg, Viginia was evacuated this evening and flights are snarled throughout the region.
Baltimore, Dulles, and National airport all have had ground stops. Flights haven’t been taking off for the area, and departing flights have been delayed a couple of hours. The situation is ongoing.