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And This Is Why Pakistan International Airlines Is Banned From Flying To The U.S. And Europe

by Gary Leff on February 26, 2024

Feb 26 2024

In May 2020 a Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A320 from Lahore to Karachi aborted its approach because of problems with the nose landing gear. When the crew read their landing clearance, master warning sounds were going off. During their go around they lost both engines and declared a mayday. They came down in a residential area, and burst into flames.

I’ve never seen an incident report so damning of the actions of pilots, ever. One of the things that was uncovered after this incident is that more than 30% of the airline’s pilots had fake licenses.

Cutting Corners: The Surprising Truth About First Class Service Flow On American Airlines

by Gary Leff on February 26, 2024

Feb 26 2024

An American Airlines flight attendant proudly shares how they deliver first class service on a short domestic dinner flight. What’s striking to me is a corner that they cut to get everything out to 20 first class passengers on the Airbus A321 – and that they’re proud of how they do it.

Viral Airplane Seatbelt Trick: Unpacking the Feet-Belt, Safe Hack or Hazardous Trend?

by Gary Leff on February 26, 2024

Feb 26 2024

Airline passengers have to wear their seat belts when the seat belt sign is on. Flight attendants on overnight flights often warn passengers that if they’re going to sleep, to make sure the seat belt is visible or else when the sign goes on they’ll need to wake people up to check that they’re belted. But do you really have to warn it “low and tight across your lap?” What about wearing it… on your feet?

Customer Service Crisis In The Making? American Airlines Restructuring Leaves Premium Passengers Uncertain [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on February 26, 2024

Feb 26 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.

Vote For Your Choice Of March 1 Bilt Rewards Rent Day Offers

by Gary Leff on February 26, 2024

Feb 26 2024

The first of each month is ‘Rent Day’ with Bilt Rewards, and they offer several promotions – some of which have been the best one day offers we’ve seen like transfer bonuses up to 150% to Air Canada, Air France KLM, and Virgin Atlantic.

With March Madness coming they’ve created a bracket to determine the primary offer for this upcoming Rent Day, March 1st.

Emirates Crew Tackles Intoxicated Menace On Flight To Dry Country

by Gary Leff on February 26, 2024

Feb 26 2024

During a flight from Dubai to Islamabad on Emirates on Sunday, the cabin crew of EK614 had to subdue a belligerent intoxicated passenger in flexcuffs. Video of the event shows two flight attendants forcefully bringing the individual to the floor while others provided them with the black handcuffs to secure his wrists and ankles.

Air France KLM Is Offering A Status Match Up To Platinum, But There’s A Catch

by Gary Leff on February 26, 2024

Feb 26 2024

Air France KLM Flying Blue is offering status matches up to Platinum, the level required to redeem points for first class awards on Air France. They’ll even match United Platinum and American Platinum Pro members to Flying Blue Platinum.

Free Cathay Pacific Status For Marriott Platinum Members And Above

by Gary Leff on February 26, 2024

Feb 26 2024

Marriott Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador members receive free Cathay Pacific silver status for a year.

Behind The Curtains Is Just A Wall, Because This Marriott Hotel Room Has No Windows

by Gary Leff on February 25, 2024

Feb 25 2024

Not all hotel rooms have windows. But they still have curtains covering up a wall, making it seem like there’s a window? There’s an allegory for Marriott at this Courtyard property in there somewhere.

Now They Say You Should Clean Your Own Hotel Room – But Still Leave A Tip For Housekeeping

by Gary Leff on February 25, 2024

Feb 25 2024

Hotels have been on a mission to cut back on housekeeping costs. They don’t want to do full cleans of every room every day. They’ll make you request it (and sometimes fill out paperwork) so that there are fewer rooms to clean, and they can hire fewer housekeepers who don’t work as many hours.

And hotel owners are pushing tips for housekeepers so they don’t have to pay the housekeeper as much.

And This Is Why Pakistan International Airlines Is Banned From Flying To The U.S. And Europe

Cutting Corners: The Surprising Truth About First Class Service Flow On American Airlines

Viral Airplane Seatbelt Trick: Unpacking the Feet-Belt, Safe Hack or Hazardous Trend?

Customer Service Crisis In The Making? American Airlines Restructuring Leaves Premium Passengers Uncertain [Roundup]

Vote For Your Choice Of March 1 Bilt Rewards Rent Day Offers

Emirates Crew Tackles Intoxicated Menace On Flight To Dry Country

Air France KLM Is Offering A Status Match Up To Platinum, But There’s A Catch

Free Cathay Pacific Status For Marriott Platinum Members And Above

Behind The Curtains Is Just A Wall, Because This Marriott Hotel Room Has No Windows

Now They Say You Should Clean Your Own Hotel Room – But Still Leave A Tip For Housekeeping

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