Jan
06
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.
Delta’s Misstep Risks Air France’s Prime NYC Slots [Roundup]
Alaska Airlines Instantly Grounds Boeing 737 MAX 9 Fleet After New Plane’s Terrifying Mid-Air Fuselage Rupture
Jan
06
2024
Alaska Airlines is grounding all 65 of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft following an incident on board flight 1282 Friday. The plane experienced rapid decompression following the loss of a mid-aft door and interior sidewall shortly after departure. The airline expects to complete inspections on the planes over the course of a few days.
All 171 passengers and 6 crew on the Portland to Ontario, California flight returned safely to Portland.
Flight Standards in Question: The Turbulent Debate Over United Airlines’ Pilot Hiring
Jan
05
2024
Last month conservative commentator Ashley St. Clair launched a firestorm over commercial airlines transporting undocumented immigrations. It was an odd criticism of Biden administration immigration policy when at a time when flying and busing migrants has also been the policy of some Republican governors.
Now Ms. Sinclair has turned her attention to United Airlines pilot hiring practices.
Game-Changer: Air India Plans New Non-Stop Flights from Delhi to LA and Dallas
Jan
05
2024
Air India, which went from near-collapse to new planes, new seats and new uniforms, is planning to fly from Delhi to both Los Angeles and Dallas – Fort Worth, according to an internal schedule. Specific flight numbers, flight times, and an aircraft type have been assigned.
Here’s How You Know You Think About Miles WAY Too Much!
Jan
05
2024
You hear the words “mile a minute” and find yourself pondering the concept of earning bonus miles as a function of time.
You answer the question, “How many miles per gallon do you get?” with “It depends on what credit card I use.”…
The Hotel Prank That Fooled A Town: My Debate Geek Sign Swap Sparked Outrage And Laughter
Jan
05
2024
There was a double wedding at the hotel, ‘congratulations Kim and Don, Barry and whomever’ After about 10 minutes we had our master stroke, or at least what seemed like genius to a bunch of 17 year olds away from home, out of state, and full of themselves.
We went back downstairs, stood on each others’ shoulders, and changed the sign.
Flight From Hell: Man Claiming To Be The Devil Attacks Lavatory Door Where Crew Hid Girlfriend For Safety
Jan
05
2024
Thursday’s JetBlue flight 170 from Fort Lauderdale to Boston had to divert to Orlando, and passengers didn’t reach their destination until after 4:30 in the morning, when a man on board revealed himself to be the devil and punched the woman he was traveling with.
Why Your Marriott Reviews Might Not Matter: The Infrequent Guest Bias Revealed
Jan
05
2024
When I stay with Hyatt, I regularly receive a survey after I’ve checked out. I rarely do with Marriott. I’ve just learned why: Marriott won’t send a survey to a guest that’s completed one within the past 60 days.
True Crime: Murder Investigation Freezes American Airlines Refund, Sparks Outrage
Jan
05
2024
In what may be the strangest airline Catch-22 I’ve ever head, an American Airlines passenger can’t get a refund that they’re entitled to, because of an ongoing murder investigation. It’s almost like Joseph Heller is working the refunds department at an airline.
TSA Meltdown In Orlando, Passengers Missing Flights Amidst Extreme 80 Minute Waits [Roundup]
Jan
05
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.
