During their second quarter earnings call, Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja explained why they believe they’ll still succeed in New York, without their alliance with JetBlue.
Chinese Passenger Melts Down, Says He’s A Time Traveler Sent Back To Stop Flight From Crashing
Footage from Chinese social media shows an airline passenger melting down earlier this year. He said he was caught in a “time loop” – this was his sixth cycle through. The flight already crashed, everyone died, but he’s returned to this point and was warning everyone. He said they were destined for the same fate as Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
Why A U.S. Airline Is Offering Only One Commercial Flight – Per Month [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.
American Now Allows Changing Some Awards Online
American Airlines domestic awards for a single passenger can now be changed online.
Hilton Refuses To Upgrade Elite Members At 44% Of Its Brands
Did you know that Hilton specifically says that 44% of its brands do not have to upgrade elite members at all?
What An American Airlines Flight Attendant Strike Would Look Like
American Airlines flight attendants will vote to authorize a strike next week. The union is demanding 35% raises, up to $95 per hour plus 6% annual bumps and additional increases based on what pilots are given. They aren’t going to get this. And that leaves negotiations at an impasse.
Four Passengers Rowed Their Boat Down The Airport Moving Walkway
It’s hardly the first time passengers have appropriated this functional piece of equipment to serve their own recreational needs. Just before the start of the pandemic actress Jennifer Garner treated the travelator as a ballet barre and set the whole thing to music!
Why Airline Gate Agents Lie – Claiming Overhead Bins Are Full And You Have To Check Carry On Bags
The two most common complaints I see about airlines in social media, being offered with photos, are both about baggage. Passengers share photos of checked bags being damaged, and about overhead bins with plenty of space after being forced to check their carry-ons ‘because the bins were full’.
More Hotels Charging Hidden Fees, And The Big Chains Aren’t Stopping Them
Since I wrote about “parking recapture fees” readers have been sharing other hotels that do this. One sent me a folio from the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at SeaWorld with a $2.13 charge. Another sent me a folio from Hampton Inn Philadelphia/King Of Prussia (Valley Forge) showing a $3.87 parking recapture fee.
Passenger Shamed For Refusing To Trade Her Window Seat With Mother Of Two
Three million people have viewed a video of a woman who refused to give up her window seat for a mother traveling with her two kids. The mother offered the passenger a middle seat in exchange for her window. Not happening! And the kids looked 11 and 15 – not four and six.