Jul
11
2017
It’s good to know that American will fly without a working lav but not a plane that smells like a lav.
Urine Smell Delays American Airlines Flight 4.5 Hours
Washington Air Traffic Control Center Evacuated, DC Flights Grind to a Halt
Jul
10
2017
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.
Qatar’s CEO Made Awful Misogynistic Remarks. Here’s What He Should Have Said Instead.
Jul
10
2017
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker declared that ‘on “crap American carriers” you’ll “always be served by grandmothers.”
There’s a point here, and al-Baker made it in the worst possible way.
American AAdvantage Loses Jet Airways Partnership December 31: Last Chance for Great Award Space
Jul
10
2017
American tells me that their relationship with Jet Airways will end December 31, 2017.
AAdvantage mileage-earning will continue for flights through December 31, 2017. Redemption will be available through December 31, 2017 for flights through end of schedule.
Qatar Airways CEO: On “Crap American Carriers” You’ll “Always Be Served By Grandmothers”
Jul
10
2017
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker is perhaps the most colorful man in aviation with a bit of a history of a truth problem. He makes bold and brash claims, he’s a salesman, and only once in awhile those claims wind up backed up by reality such as his airline’s new business class which is the best in the world.
CONFIRMED: Changes Coming to Citi Prestige
Jul
10
2017
Over the weekend I wrote about benefits of the Citi Prestige Card that are changing or going away later this month, and a rumor that new benefits would be announced.
Since the premium rewards card space has gotten far more competitive since Citi announced these changes a year ago, we’ve been waiting for a competitive response. Rumors have been swirling that the announcement would come soon. It appears there is confirmation that changes are indeed coming.
When Emotional Support Animals Create a Safety Hazard For the Rest of the Aircraft
Jul
10
2017
The biggest risks for an airplane are during takeoff and landing. Safety rules are designed to ensure that passengers have unrestricted egress to exits, and that loose items in the cabin don’t become physical threats if knocked around or thrown.
Sometimes the safety rules seem extreme to passengers, for instance you can’t have items larger or heavier than a cell phone or glasses in the seat pocket during takeoff or landing.
3 Readers Need to Act Fast on 2 Benefits and Dragons Fly Through Hong Kong Buildings
Jul
10
2017
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.
San Francisco is Suing Hertz Because the Golden Gate Bridge Has Poor Signage, Won’t Accept Cash
Jul
09
2017
The San Francisco city attorney believes it’s deceptive that consumers renting cars cannot pay Golden Gate Bridge tolls with cash and therefore use a toll tracker which comes with an administrative charge when they rent cars. And since the Golden Gate Bridge doesn’t clearly inform consumers of their cheaper alternatives to pay, the failure of rental car companies to spell it out is a further deceptive practice.
Ask Me Any Travel Question and I’ll Try to Answer
Jul
09
2017
One of the things I really enjoy doing is responding to reader questions. Here’s your chance. I will my best to cover many of your questions. Some I may answer right away, others that I answer will take me a few weeks.
Please leave requests in the comments section. And read comments for some of the answers, too.
