Here’s an inspiring story that comes from a Rabbi stranded at the Tel Aviv airport when a Hezbollah rocket struck the airport grounds on Wednesday.
Staggering Stat: 95% of the World Has Never Flown, According to Captain Sully [Roundup]
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.
Critical Time: Make A Small Year-End Donation Of United Miles, Bring Families Together For Last Moments
Give A Mile is a unique charity that takes donations of miles and uses the miles to book flights for to book tickets so that those in need can be together with loved ones in their last moments of life, so that people don’t die alone.
Here’s What We Know A Trump Administration Will Mean For Travel
Despite significant experience in the airline industry, and a first term experience on which to draw, I’m not sure we can confidently say how a Trump administration will play out in all areas of travel. That’s because Trump largely staffed his first administration with mainstream Republicans. He nominated former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao as Transportation Secretary.
This time may be different. The standard Republican line is less broadly pro-business now than it was eight years ago.
Spirit Airlines Experience Gets Wilder: Raccoon Crashes From Ceiling At New York LaGuardia Airport [Roundup]
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.
Yes, It Really Happened: Hertz Charged $10,000 For ‘Unlimited Miles’ And Threatened Arrest – Apologizes After Outcry
Yes, it was real. On Sunday I wrote about a Hertz customer being charged $10,000 for driving his rental car too much on a month-long, unlimited miles rental. And when he questioned the charge, he was threated with arrest.
American Airlines Limits Flight Attendant Power After Discrimination Claims: No More Removing Passengers For Odor, Attire, Or Attitude
American Airlines flight attendants are no longer allowed to kick you off of a flight unless you’re a threat to safety or security.
That’s what cabin crew are being told with a revision to the airline’s Inflight Manual, and comes as a result of a review prompted by eight black men being removed from an aircraft over reported body odor issue.
Hezbollah Rockets Strike Tel Aviv Airport By ‘Accident,’ Terror Group Claims After Escalation Disrupts Flights
In a significant escalation, Hezbollah launched a series of rockets at central Israel on Wednesday, targeting areas near Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The Israel Defense Forces reported that most of the projectiles, around ten in total, were intercepted, though one rocket impacted close to the airport, resulting in flight disruptions.
British Airways Hands Dallas Route To American—The Clever Transatlantic Shift We Should Have Seen Coming
British Airways is exiting the Dallas-Fort Worth market, at least for the summer season. American adds a fifth Dallas – London flight to compensate. BA is also dropping its second Miami – London flight, in favor of American.
Here’s why this actually makes a lot of sense.
Former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza Has Passed Away
Former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza passed away last night from ALS. He was 62.