Oct
23
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.
Lord and Lady Titles at TSA? Not a Good Idea [Roundup]
Qatar Airways CEO Out Under Mysterious Circumstances
Oct
23
2023
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has announced that he is stepping down from the role he has held since 1997. He’s doing it with two weeks’ notice, and no successor named was named in his announcement – only later by the airline. Al Baker is the current chairman of the oneworld alliance.
Pilot Attempts to Shut Down Engines Of Alaska Airlines Flight While In Mid-Air
Oct
23
2023
Sunday evenings Alaska Airlines flight 2059, a Horizon Air flight from Seattle’s Paine Field to San Francisco, diverted to Portland. It appears that a pilot was jumpseating and “tried to shut the engines down and crash the airplane.”
According to Alaska Airlines, “no weapons were involved, and the crew was able to secure the cabin without incident.”
Red Alert: American Airlines Flight Attendants Confront CEO in WAR Shirts
Oct
23
2023
After the American Airlines earnings call, tensions rose during an all-employee meeting with questions centered on union contracts for flight attendants and reservations agents. The flight attendants union, demanding a 50% wage increase and hinting at potential strikes, criticized the company’s treatment, while CEO Robert Isom responded by emphasizing their intent to offer industry-leading compensation and benefits.
Caught on Camera: The Moment JetBlue’s A321 Tipped Back at JFK
Oct
23
2023
After JetBlue flight 662 from Bridgetown, Barbados arrived at New York JFK and parked at its gate, the Airbus A321 (registration N959JB) tipped back on its tail.
It appears to me that cargo was removed from the front of the aircraft first. Rear cargo was likely full and heavy.
5 Reasons The Global Airlines A380 Dream Won’t Take Off
Oct
22
2023
I love to see the aspiration of offering a truly quality product across all cabins. The Airbus A380 is a fantastic aircraft from a passenger perspective. And if they’re able to launch they’ll help drive down fares across the Atlantic. But that’s not great for their business and whether they can figure out a way to minimize losses over the winter to make it to summer 2025 and beyond.
Jetsetters’ Edge: The Profile Tweak Every Frequent Flyer Should Use for Dating Success
Oct
22
2023
There’s one tweak to your online profile that could turbocharge your right swipes and get potential dates sliding into your DMs.
A meme for the Tinder and Hinge era started this year that you can replace the screening that used to happen through close connections with government vetting. Just demand that your dates have TSA PreCheck because the government has already done a background check.
Passenger Grabs Woman’s Phone, Makes A Call From The Aisle As He’s Kicked Off Southwest Flight
Oct
22
2023
A Southwest Airlines passenger is being kicked off of his flight – and while that’s going on he grabs another passenger’s phone – and “proceeds to make a phone call” with it while being he’s removed from the aircraft.
In Living Color Star, Barred From Flying United, Boarded Flight Anyway [Roundup]
Oct
22
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.
Southwest Airlines Evicts Passenger For Petting Her Own Puppy, Shocking Everyone On Board
Oct
22
2023
A woman flying Southwest Airlines was kicked off her flight after petting their puppy through the mesh of the puppy’s pet carrier prior to departure, according to other passengers on board.
