Jul
24
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.
Two Ways That Airlines Engage In Marketing Fraud [Roundup]
Angry American Airlines Flight Attendants Could Start Giving Away Buy On Board Food For Free
Jul
24
2023
The American Airlines flight attendants union has sent out a message to members instructing them not to engage in “self help” meaning job actions that hurt the company, without being released from negotiations by the National Mediation Board.
This message comes with a bit of a wink and a nod.
American Airlines Will Match The United Pilot Pay Deal – But Maybe Not Soon
Jul
24
2023
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom’s caveat that updating the contract could come quickly – or it might not – was clearly intentional. It won’t be a matter of just substituting in new, higher pay rates. This suggests they’re going to be negotiating and re-negotiating other language in the deal as well.
Government Warns Airline Passengers Not To Charge Phones To 100% To Avoid Cabin Fires
Jul
24
2023
The FAA took to social media to tell airline passengers not to fully charge their lithium ion battery-powered devices, like phones and laptops, if they don’t need the full charge for the flight. This is because, the government agency says, “a full charge may increase the chances of a fire.”
Delta Agent Begs Passengers To Take $1300 Cash And Volunteer For A Later Flight
Jul
23
2023
Delta Air Lines flight 5637 from New York JFK to Columbus was overbooked on Saturday, and a gate agent found himself begging passengers to take $1,300 and travel at 9 a.m. the next day.
The airline started off offering $800. That’s more than you’ll find American or United offering most of the time. The agent worked his way up to $1,300 volunteer – and he was selling it.
Oops: Luxury Resort In Colorado Let Guest Stay 10 Months Without Paying
Jul
23
2023
The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs is an expansive luxury resort known as a top conference destination. One man stayed there on his own, for ten months, and the hotel has filed suit because they say he never paid for a single night. They’re trying to collect on a $185,000 bill. That’s over $600 per night, inclusive of tax.
Congress Refuses To Make Airlines Re-Hire Vaccine Refusenik Pilots
Jul
23
2023
Last week the U.S. House of Representatives voted down an amendment to FAA Reauthorization that would have “require[d] airlines to reinstate pilots who were fired or forced to resign because of vaccine mandates.” Republicans generally favored the amendment, but not overwhelmingly, while all but one voting Democrat opposed it.
How The End Of The American Airlines – JetBlue Partnership Works For Customers
Jul
23
2023
The court wasn’t looking to impose a ‘bait and switch’. The airlines initially argued for a long wind-down of the partnership, to which the government objected. The position of American and JetBlue was, our IT systems aren’t set up to base benefits and mileage-earning on date of ticket purchase rather than date flown. So they couldn’t just grandfather old tickets.
That wasn’t flying as a reason to prolong the partnership. Instead what the two airlines came up with eliminating the ability to add each others’ frequent flyer account numbers to reservations.
Man Whose Photo Appeared Taped On Side Of Southwest Passenger’s Luggage Revealed [Roundup]
Jul
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.
The “American Airlines Credit Card” Will No Longer Be Accepted For Payment Online By American Airlines
Jul
22
2023
Did you know that American Airlines has its own credit card, aside from the Barclays and Citibank-issued AAdvantage cards?
The American Airlines Credit Card stopped taking applications in May. It’s a credit card used only for purchases with American. In other words, it’s a store card like a Macy’s credit card or a Best Buy card.
