Nov
01
2023
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.
Vegas’s $15 Taxi Surcharge: The New Uber Surge? [Roundup]
Airbnb Extortion: The Dark Side of Positive Reviews (Why Taking Videos Can Save You Hundreds)
Nov
01
2023
Airbnb hosts are employing scams where they extort additional money from guests after their stay, often backed by staged evidence and usually following positive reviews left by the guests. To counter such deceit, guests are advised to take videos and photos of their accommodations before checking out, as these recordings can serve as evidence in disputes, even though they are not foolproof.
JetBlue Employees In “Full Scale Revolt” As Airline Melts Down Financially, Mired In Court
Nov
01
2023
JetBlue is grappling with significant financial instability and mounting legal troubles. Amidst this turmoil, the airline’s employees are reportedly in open revolt, further intensifying the crisis and raising concerns about the company’s future prospects.
Delta Co-Pilot Pulled Gun On Captain, Threatening To Shoot Him If He Diverted The Flight
Nov
01
2023
Delta Air Lines co-pilot, Jonathan Dunn, part of the Federal Flight Deck Officer program, pulled a gun on his flight’s captain, threatening him multiple times against diverting the plane for a passenger with a medical emergency.
Haiti Shuts Down High-Stakes Charter Business: $4,000 Tickets To Sneak Into U.S.
Oct
31
2023
Haiti experienced an unusual aviation situation where flights to the U.S. were up to 24 times costlier than those from the U.S., leading airlines to fly nearly empty planes to Haiti only to return full due to the country’s unstable conditions. As Haiti became increasingly ungoverned with rampant gang violence, alternative routes for Haitians seeking U.S. entry emerged, notably through charter flights to Nicaragua and other neighboring countries, before the Haitian government suspended these flights amidst concerns of massive migration.
China’s ‘Most Ghetto Airport’: Handwritten Flight Info & $1.37 Tickets
Oct
31
2023
The Foshan Shadi airport, located near Guangzhou and Shenzhen, recently gained notoriety on Chinese social media platforms like WeChat and Weibo for being dubbed “the most ghetto airport in China,” with features like handwritten flight information and lack of gender-separated toilets. Despite its reputation, the airport, which serves as a secondary hub for China United Airlines, offers incredibly low flight prices, with tickets to Inner Mongolia priced as low as ¥10 ($1.37).
Stupid Antisemites Are Looking For Jews Hiding In Planes [Roundup]
Oct
31
2023
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.
American Airlines Flight Attendants Create Makeshift Barrier Out Of Seatbelts To Keep Passengers Away
Oct
31
2023
How much service you’ll get on a U.S. airline flight varies a lot. Some crews are helpful and engaging. Others retreat to the galley to play Candy Crush or read People. A couple of American Airlines flight attendants so badly didn’t want to be disturbed by passengers on a flight from Dallas to Toronto on Sunday that they constructed a barrier to keep customers out of the galley area.
Travelers Beware: New Sneaky ‘No Show’ Fee and How to Sidestep It
Oct
31
2023
Travelers need to be cautious of increasingly prevalent ‘No Show’ fees, particularly with rental car companies like Hertz, which may charge a day’s rental for no-shows. While rental agencies historically overbook and often fail to honor reservations, strategies such as booking through third parties can help travelers avoid these unexpected charges.
The Day Has Only Just Begun and Crazy Plane Lady Costume Has Already Won Halloween
Oct
31
2023
The very best Halloween costume?
The “Crazy Plane Lady” became a worldwide sensation back in July declaring that a passenger on her flight was “not real.” Naturally she is now the best possible Halloween get up.
