Jun
26
2017
The signup bonus for the Hyatt Credit Card changes June 29.
Highly Inappropriate: TSA Proudly Commemorates Acts of Terrorism in Airports
Jun
26
2017
It’s not often you see pictures of plane crashes proudly displayed in an airport.
Especially when one of the photos emphasizes the need for a security procedure that’s no longer in use.
2 Doomsday 747s Damaged and Downside Risk in American Award Holds?
Jun
26
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.
17 of My Favorite Frequent Flyer Award Booking Values
Jun
25
2017
The price of an award ticket can vary tremendously. That’s because the same flight will be ‘sold’ for different mileage prices depending on the frequent flyer program you’re using to book it.
As a result there are what some would consider ‘tricks’ to get your awards at the lowest possible cost. Here are 17 of my favorite.
Why You Should Always Keep Your Eyes on Your Bags When Going Through The Security Checkpoint
Jun
25
2017
Whenever I go through a security checkpoint, I keep my eye on my bags. If I am singled out for additional screening, I insist that my bags remain in view while waiting for a TSA employee to turn up.
These waits are the time you’re most likely to be separated from your belongings.
This insistence usually gets a response, in fact it usually limits the time I have to wait for someone to come do the additional screening. And at a minimum declaring that I’m watching closely may serve as a deterrent to theft.
New Uber Drag Queen Feature and an Inaugural Flight Where Everyone Had to Come in Costume
Jun
25
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.
Pilot Tells Passengers to Pray as Plane Shakes ‘Likes a Washing Machine’ and Returns to Australia
Jun
25
2017
Air Asia X flight 237 from Perth, Australia to Kuala Lumpur took off shortly after its scheduled 6:50 a.m. departure time, made it out over the coast of Western Australia, and had to turn back around.
With 359 passengers onboard the Airbus A330, there was a ‘big bang’ about an hour into the flight and the plane began to ‘violently shake’. A passenger described the shaking as “like a ‘washing machine’.”
American Airlines Ups Its Coffee Game — On the Ground
Jun
24
2017
American Airlines has new coffee machines in its clubs that make very good coffee. These Franke machines grind beans on demand, and use real milk for its drinks.
American Airlines Employee Charged After Threatening to Kill TSA Document Checker
Jun
24
2017
An American Airlines employee who reportedly works in sales has been charged with “two counts of interference with security screening personnel” at the Charlotte airport..
This guy just wouldn’t give up.
Man Steals Van, Tries to Hijack Plane After Jumping on Wing
Jun
24
2017
On Tuesday a 37 year old man riding a bicycle jumped into a van after the owner got out of it to get his tools.
The man stole the van and drove off. He “hit a curb and blew a tire” but still continued to drive 5 miles — to the Lakeland, Florida airport — where he drove through an aviation maintenance company and onto the ramp.
