Hopefully this messaging suggests we’re closer than ever to a new agreement that both sides can live with – and then that the union can sell the contract they negotiate to flight attendants, who have been promised that the wait will be worth it in terms of big raises and full retro pay for four and a half years since their deal became amendable.
Fact Check: Biden’s False Airline Fee Claims As Campaign Tries To Regain Footing
With the whole world talking about the President’s debate performance Thursday night, whether he should still be running, and whether he’ll be replaced at the top of the ticket the campaign would very much like a return to normal discourse. So they’re back to talking about middle class pocket book issues. And nobody ever loses points beating up on airlines.
Delta Slashes Prices: Long Haul Business Class Upgrades Now As Low As $299
Perhaps the market for premium cabin transatlantic flights has softened a bit. I’ve certainly been hearing this. And Delta is now willing to sell upgrades for even less money than American.
Much Touted New Delta One Business Class Lounge Already Buckling Under The Strain [Roundup]
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United And Marriott Offer Summer Bonus Points To Elites, But There’s A Catch
Marriott and United are offering bonus points for elites traveling with the other company in July and August.
More Than One-Third Of Americans Are Borrowing Money For Summer Vacations, Make It Make Sense
Can this even be real, that 36% of American’s “plan to take on debt for summer travel” – can someone possibly explain this to me?
High Stakes In Washington: American Airlines Avoids Strike After Rare Weekend Meeting
American Airlines and its flight attendants union were summoned to a rare Saturday meeting in Washington, D.C. by the National Mediation Board.
The Mediation Board did not tell the parties that they were being released to ‘self-help’. Instead, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants told its members that negotiations continue.
Turkey Refuses To Allow Israel-Bound Flight To Refuel After Medical Emergency
“Permits were required to refuel” which El Al lacked since non-stop flights between Turkey and Israel have been barred since the October 7 massacre.
American Airlines Passenger Caught Vaping Mid-Flight, Crew Does Nothing
An American Airlines passenger was caught vaping at his seat in economy. The passenger behind him who filmed was appalled – and complained that cabin crew “won’t do anything” about it. I suspect that this passenger didn’t say anything to flight attendants, and was just being passive aggressive – crew would likely have told the man to stop. He may have just faded into the sea of coach customers and gone about unnoticed?
Happy Hour In The Sky: Emirates Will Put Onboard Bars In Their New Boeing 777Xs [Roundup]
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