OAG has interesting data on how people say they go about searching for flights, what information they want (and thus what information might shift their booking behavior to another platform), and what the biggest frustrations in travel are.
New York LaGuardia TSA Agents Hospitalized After Being Exposed to Hazardous.. Food
Even for perhaps the least competent agency in the federal government — over 20,000 TSA employees have been accused of misconduct, half of them multiple times — the New York area’s agents are a special lot.
Alaska Airlines Reveals Timeline for the End of Virgin America — and the Elevate Program
Edward Russell did a fantastic job tweeting real time information being shared on Alaska Airlines plans as they integrate Virgin America at the airline’s investor day.
Uber Dishes on What People are Losing Inside Cars
Uber has released a “Lost and Found Index” and they’re sharing details on what customers report having lost inside rideshare vehicles. And since they’re into big data they drill down into where people are losing things, and when things get lost.
The most common items to lose when you take an Uber are (in order): Phone; Ring; Keys; Wallet; Glasses; Purse; License / ID; Gloves/ Glove; Charger; Sunglasses.
Earn Chinese Airline Status and Sell Risky Credit Card Balances
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IATA Chief Calls for End to Unacceptable Electronics Ban
International Air Transport Association CEO (and former CEO of Air France KLM) Alexandre de Juniac spoke today at the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations.
He spent some time on the laptop ban levied against 10 airports, 9 airlines, and 8 countries for flights to the U.S. calling the measures “not an acceptable long-term solution” and “difficult to understand their effectiveness” in the short term.
What Cathay Pacific’s Death By 1000 Cuts Could Teach US Airlines
An opinion piece in the South China Morning Post suggests that Cathay Pacific’s ownership dump the airline “while it still holds valuable assets like landing slots, a decent cargo business and maintenance facilities.”
They’re eroding their brand with cuts, and as a result mitigating their ability to compete in the premium sector and unable to fully compete in the low cost sector.
The Key Thing to Consider Choosing a Vacation and 4 of 5 People Get Credit Card Fees Reduced
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Explanation for the Electronics Ban: Fake iPad Carrying Explosives
The U.S. has banned inflight electronics larger than a cell phone on non-stop flights on 9 airlines from 10 airports in 8 countries.
You might think that the goal is for terrorists to bore themselves to death (there’s really not that much interesting content on Etihad’s E-Box system) but defenders of the security state are leaking…
Hyatt (Finally) Announces New Promotion: Double Points for Being You
Hyatt hasn’t had a promotion running since the last one ended November 30.
Now they’re offering double points beginning with your second stay between April 1 and June 30.