Jun
03
2023
United Airlines pilots haven’t just voted to authorize a strike vote, they have done so unanimously according to their union. Here’s what to expect.
United Airlines Pilot Leadership Unanimously Supports Strike Vote
Violent Passenger Breaks Free Of Restraints While Delta Air Lines Captain Lands In Eastern Canada
Jun
02
2023
Delta Air Lines flight 97 from Paris to Detroit diverted to Stephenville in Eastern Canada after a 34 year old American man became violent, was restrained by crew but managed to break free, and then half a dozen passengers restrained the man until the aircraft made it onto the ground.
When Are You Entitled To Meal Vouchers During An American Airlines Flight Delay?
Jun
02
2023
It’s clear when American is obligated to provide this. But how do airport agents know this?
Simple (or not so simple): the computer at the gate now tells them, but they need to know what to look for. They need to check whether the flight is “E”ligible or “I”neligible, and how long the posted delay is for.
“Brace, Brace, Head Down, Stay Down” Passenger Shows American Airlines Flight Emergency Landing
Jun
02
2023
A passenger reported that their American Airlines flight made an emergency landing on Sunday “after a potential brake failure.” Everyone had to assume the crash position. Watch the video starting around 18 seconds in and you’ll hear “Head down, stay down, brace, brace” being chanted as the aircraft diverted to Philadelphia.
American Airlines Passenger Appears To Snort Coke At His Seat While Others Watch
Jun
02
2023
You’d think he might wait until he’s in private, or at least use the lavatory? Personally I’d suggest saving the money on the coke and using it to upgrade to first class.
Delta Air Lines Is Still Using Software From 1988 To Schedule Pilots To Fly [Roundup]
Jun
02
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.
After Woman Disrupts 2 A.M. Flight, How An Older Man Steps Up To School Her Is Perfect
Jun
02
2023
A passenger complained to a flight attendant about being offended by a woman’s behavior prior to departure from Los Angeles. She was reportedly drunk. But she doesn’t leave the plane quietly. She gets up and walks the aisle, speaking to passengers in the cabin and nobody at the same time, “You can’t tell me what I did…. I’m not going!”
With about 10 seconds left in the video, a jacket-wearing older gentleman in a window seat stands up, takes off his glasses, and tells it like it is.
Plus-Sized Woman Shames Passengers Who Moved Seats To Have More Room On Flight
Jun
01
2023
A 19 year old woman flying from Las Vegas to New York was assigned a middle seat, and reports she was between two larger passengers who didn’t “fit comfortably into their seats.” She reports their shoulders and thighs were “on top of” hers. And after an hour and a half of this she got up and discretely asked a flight attendant if she could change to an open seat in another row?
She felt awkward moving her bag from underneath the seat in front of her, but thought the ordeal was over when she moved a few rows back. However at the end of the flight when she deplaned, she found the woman who had been sitting next to her waiting for her at the gate.
IHG Now Lets Elite Members Confirm Suites On Award Stays!
Jun
01
2023
IHG now has, in my view, the second best elite upgrade program behind Hyatt – which allows confirmed upgrades at booking to suites, and allows them more often for their heaviest stay guests – but whose confirmed upgrade benefits only start after 50 nights. Marriott allows confirmed upgrades based on availability (and only into capacity controlled suite inventory) starting 5 days prior to check-in for elites after 50 nights. And Hilton doesn’t require hotels to upgrade elites to suites at all.
Is “Throwaway Ticketing” Worth It To Save Money On Airfare?
Jun
01
2023
Throwaway ticketing is a practice that’s gone on for decades. Airlines often charge more money for non-stops than they do for connecting itineraries. So people book a flight with a connection through the city they want to travel to, and just don’t take that second connecting flight. As a result, they can often save money, but there are risks you should know about.
