FedEx managed to successfully deliver a package addressed to Santa Claus.
Last Thursday I said that
Last Thursday I said that United would file by bankrupty by the following Thursday. It took only until Monday. I flew the airline this morning, and the pilot sought to reassure passengers that the crew would not be distracted. Now begins the flurry of activity — also known as business as usual — to restructure the airlines. Most of the news stories report on pro-forma activity, such as this piece from Crain’s Chicago Business which describes United’s request for the bankruptcy court to approve agreements with legal counsel, financial advisors, auditors, and public relations advisors.
1000 American Airlines miles —
1000 American Airlines miles — free for signing up with Teleconference USA. Use offer code aad15552. It takes a credit card registration but no charges if you sign up to bill your card for use only.
Fly from Detroit, Minneapolis, or
Fly from Detroit, Minneapolis, or Memphis to Amsterdam for only $179 roundtrip. This isn’t a fare glitch — it’s a shot across the bow of Northwest/KLM.
Here are answers
Here are answers to your questions about United’s future. The government rejected United’s application for a government-backed loan. (They were seeking $2 billion with $1.8 billion guaranteed by the government.) The vote was 2-1 against with the Treasury and Fed representatives voting against and the Transportation Department voting for. As a result of the government’s rejection, the IAM (machinists’ union) cancelled their vote on contract concessions. Without those concessions and without the government loan, United has said it would file for bankruptcy. United has about $1.6 billion cash on hand and its net assets are positive, but it is losing about $7 million per day and is on track to lose $2 billion this year. They are in the midst of a ten-day grace period (which runs out December 12th) on a $350 million debt…
A phone card which offers
A phone card which offers 2,500 Mexicana miles for signup. Mexicana is a member of the Star Alliance, so miles can be redeemed for United flights. Also, while United doesn’t participate with American Express Membership Rewards, Mexicana does — so Mexicana’s program can be a useful way to redeeming your AmEx points on United.
Kelloggs coupon good
Kelloggs coupon good for 200 American Airlines miles.
Hey, I’m number four when
Hey, I’m number four when searching for “free girls peeing no register site”.
A Cambodian mother
A Cambodian mother stopped her 13-year old daughter from going out by nailing her foot to the floor. Local law enforcement “educated her about human rights” but are still deciding whether to prosecute.
An Elk on the runway
An Elk on the runway caused a jet crash in Oregon. I wonder if some terroist cells are training animals to throw themselfs in front of airplanes? These so-called Suicide Elk must be stopped. The TSA folks could walk the runways looking for specially trained suicide animals intent on terrorizing the nation.
