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Video: Qatar Airways Passengers Strip In 100-Degree Heat As Air Conditioning Fails On Tarmac

by Gary Leff on June 12, 2024

Jun 12 2024

Passengers on a Qatar Airways flight from Athens to Doha went to extreme lengths to regulate their body temperatures as the Boeing 777 sat for 3 hours on the tarmac in Athens on Monday while the plane’s air conditioning systems failed to function along with other systems.

With 100 degree temperatures in the cabin, passengers began to strip off their clothes. Footage from the plane showed passengers fanning themselves and each other, drenched in sweat. Some even appeared to pass out due to dehydration.

How American Airlines Flight Attendants May Hand The Election To Donald Trump

by Gary Leff on June 12, 2024

Jun 12 2024

If this plays out as the union hopes – released to strike, and (assuming the company doesn’t fold to their demands) actually striking – American Airlines flight attendants could elect Donald Trump as President.

Without getting into debates of whom you wish to see win the election, I point this out because it’s likely not whom they wish to see as President on the whole.

American Airlines Passenger Sued For $81,950 After Being Duct Taped To Seat

by Gary Leff on June 12, 2024

Jun 12 2024

A first class passenger on American Airlines flight 1774 from Dallas to Charlotte was duct taped into her seat and gagged after attacking flight attendants and trying to open an aircraft door during the flight. This happened three years ago. The FAA is just now suing the passenger.

Desperate Migrants: Over 100 Refugees Living At Boston Airport Baggage Claim With No Place To Go

by Gary Leff on June 12, 2024

Jun 12 2024

More than a hundred migrants are now living at Boston Logan Airport baggage claim, creating a makeshift community using limited blankets as mattresses. The baggage claim refugee camp began earlier this year but has grown with migrants arriving at “at all hours.”

Migrants are transported to state welcome centers each day, but then brought back to the airport by nightfall since state shelters are at capacity – to live in a cold environ with hard floors, bright lights and loud announcements.

Pillow Case Hack Gone Wrong: Passenger’s Attempt At Extra Carry-On Ends In Police Showdown

by Gary Leff on June 12, 2024

Jun 12 2024

Travel social media was taken over by the ‘pillow case trick’ for bringing more stuff onto a plane than you’re technically allowed. For one passenger, using this trick meant he missed his flight – and could have been banned by the airline.

3 American Airlines Policy Changes You Need To Know [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on June 12, 2024

Jun 12 2024

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.

Watch: Sexyy Red’s Wild Newark Airport Brawl and Arrest With Metal Pole

by Gary Leff on June 11, 2024

Jun 11 2024

Rapper Sexyy Red and her entourage engaged in a brawl at Newark airport on Saturday, and she was arrested. Red was named a breakout artist of last summer by Billboard on the heels of her single “Pound Town” (with Tay Keith) and “Pound Town 2” (with Nicki Minaj).

Security footage shows a group of men tussling before the rapper enters the frame, brandishing a metal pole. But before she could use it, another individual intervened, causing her to lose her balance and fall to the ground.

Mayday: JetBlue Flight Bombarded With System Failures After Barbados Takeoff

by Gary Leff on June 11, 2024

Jun 11 2024

JetBlue flight 1844 from Barbados to Boston diverted back to Barbados last Tuesday after the Airbus A320 (registration N586JB) experienced “so many… [reported faults that pilots] were unable to tell what is going on with the airplane.”

Brace For Summer Travel: American Airlines Tops List For Most Delays, Cancellations, Lost Bags

by Gary Leff on June 11, 2024

Jun 11 2024

If passengers are getting delayed, cancelled, and diverted – and if their bags are lost, or they’re turned away from flying completely despite having a ticket – Department of Transportation data shows that it’s probably happening on American Airlines. And American expects 72 million passengers this summer.

Capital One Opening New Lounge At New York JFK Terminal 4

by Gary Leff on June 11, 2024

Jun 11 2024

Capital One currently has lounges at Washington Dulles, Dallas – Fort Worth, and Denver. They are due to open dining-focused spaces at Washington’s National airport and New York’s LaGuardia. And they’ve just announced a new lounge for New York JFK terminal 4.

Video: Qatar Airways Passengers Strip In 100-Degree Heat As Air Conditioning Fails On Tarmac

How American Airlines Flight Attendants May Hand The Election To Donald Trump

American Airlines Passenger Sued For $81,950 After Being Duct Taped To Seat

Desperate Migrants: Over 100 Refugees Living At Boston Airport Baggage Claim With No Place To Go

Pillow Case Hack Gone Wrong: Passenger’s Attempt At Extra Carry-On Ends In Police Showdown

3 American Airlines Policy Changes You Need To Know [Roundup]

Watch: Sexyy Red’s Wild Newark Airport Brawl and Arrest With Metal Pole

Mayday: JetBlue Flight Bombarded With System Failures After Barbados Takeoff

Brace For Summer Travel: American Airlines Tops List For Most Delays, Cancellations, Lost Bags

Capital One Opening New Lounge At New York JFK Terminal 4

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