Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews advised a doctor and saved a passenger’s life on board a Southwest Airlines flight from Baltimore to Phoenix today. The situation onboard the aircraft had become tense after a woman suddenly became critically ill, with an extremely low blood pressure and a lack of strong pulse, necessitating the immediate use of oxygen. A doctor and nurse on board volunteered to help stabilize the woman’s condition, but her heart rate remained unstable. Andrews stepped in. He suggested that the woman’s symptoms might be due to her blood sugar levels and offered his personal diabetic testing kit as a potential solution. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 9. He guided the medical professionals on how to use the testing kit effectively. The woman’s heart rate eventually stabilized. The…
Shareholders Were The Real Loser In The Boeing 737 MAX Incident
The Alaska Airlines incident occurred after market close on Friday. By the time markets opened on Monday, the value of Boeing stock had fallen by $12 billion. As Matt Levine observes, the cost to shareholders was far greater than to passengers on the Alaska flight.
No More Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle In British Airways First Class And Concorde Room
British Airways announced on social media on Thursday that Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle champagne will no longer be available in its first class cabins or in its first class Concorde Room lounge at London Heathrow airport. “LPGS” is perhaps the most premium element of the otherwise surprisingly pedestrian British Airways first class experience.
Cost-Cutting Gone Too Far? See How This Hotel Swapped Housekeeping Carts for Grocery Carts
There’s one hotel cost cut that genuinely took me by surprise, that goes beyond anything I’ve seen in a hotel previously. And I’ve seen a lot.
American Airlines Launching New Australia Service With Brand New Business Class
I broke the news yesterday that American Airlines would announce Dallas – Brisbane service. They are out with this and other new and restored routes this morning.
Uber’s Hidden Cost: The Surprising Truth Behind Tipping and Driver Pay
Uber’s introduction of tipping, initially perceived as beneficial, actually leads to reduced driver wages and deteriorating service quality.
Wild Mid-Air Brawl Captured on American Airlines Flight [Roundup]
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Today Only: History’s Best Transfer Bonus From Bilt Rewards – Up To 150% With Air Canada Aeroplan!
Bilt Rewards runs bigger points transfer bonuses than any other program. But they last only a day – when they come around, it’s for the first of the month, “Rent Day,” since Bilt makes rent more rewarding.
American Airlines To Announce Dallas – Brisbane Service On Thursday
American Airlines teased that they’ll be making an announcement of new routes on Thursday. In their video you can see, for instance, New York and Cherry Blossoms. This is obviously the new New York JFK – Tokyo Haneda flight that was approved by the Department of Transportation.
I’m hearing that American Airlines will be announcing Dallas – Fort Worth to Brisbane tomorrow.
The Truth Behind Serial Complainers and Hotel Freebie Hunters
Some guests head down to the front desk and complain about their hotel stay, every single time. A former Hyatt and Hilton employee talks about tracking a customer’s complaint history, the compensations they received, and notes about the guest. The hotel knows who’s a serial complainer, just doing it for the discounts, free breakfast or points. One guest wanted free champagne every day.