American Airlines will open its new business class Flagship lounge in Philadelphia on Thursday along with the new Admirals Club next door.
Southwest Bans Using Power Banks While They’re In Bags—But Doesn’t Offer Power At Most Seats
Southwest Airlines will become the first U.S. carrier to restrict the use of power banks inflight for portable charging. Southwest also significantly lags American, Delta and United in offering passengers power at their seat.
American Airlines Crew Rooms: Bed Bugs On Staff, Broken Recliners, And No Working Bathrooms
When CEO Robert Isom took over the airline, his admonition to employees at his first gathering was to never spend a dollar they don’t have to. That appears to cover the employee restroom facilities at their largest hub airport.
DoorDash Driver Crosses O’Hare Runways After Going the Wrong Way—How Did This Even Happen? [Roundup]
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This Holiday Inn Express Charges You $6.95 Just In Case The Elevator Breaks—That’s Their ‘Service Fee’
If you want to know what the service charge is for, you’re going to have to ask them. Here’s how they described it.
Etihad Hadn’t Even Called Charlotte—Then Trump Visited The UAE And They Announced a Flight
Etihad’s decision to launch Charlotte flights is attributable to President Trump’s Mideast trip. They weren’t even talking to the airport beforehand.
Marriott Violates Federal Law—By Hiding Charges On Free Night Bookings
I wrote two years ago about the way that Marriott illegally hides resort and destination fees from guests who are booking rooms using points. It’s gotten worse.
‘Survive Until We Get There’: American Airlines Response After Passenger Gets Metal Pipe for a Seat [Roundup]
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Cam Newton Tries To Skip TSA Line—Gets Stopped Cold
Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton is reportedly a jerk at airport security. The Heisman Trophy winner who led the Carolina Panthers to a Super Bowl 50 appearance, who has the most career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, apparently tried to skip the queue but TSA wasn’t having it.
Video Captures Southwest Passenger Punching Stranger After Aisle Chaos—Has To Be Restrained [Roundup]
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