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‘Coffee, Tea, or Bias?’ Flight Attendants Sue United Airlines Over Staffing Of Sports Team Flights

by Gary Leff on October 30, 2023

Oct 30 2023

United Airlines faces another lawsuit from flight attendants claiming discriminatory practices in choosing crew for sports team charter flights, alleging a preference for “white, young, thin women who are predominantly blond and blue-eyed.” Despite having selected diverse crews in the past, the recent removal of older and minority attendants from such flights, combined with previous controversies, raises questions about United’s selection criteria and potential biases.

No Seat Swap, No Peace? One Passenger’s ‘Sick Burn’ After Refusing Mom’s Request To Change Seats

by Gary Leff on October 30, 2023

Oct 30 2023

Families occasionally struggle to secure seats together on flights, leading to requests for other passengers to switch. One passenger’s refusal to give up his window seat to a child resulted in a confrontational exchange with the mother, where he delivered a sharp retort after she threatened him with a disruptive flight due to her screaming child.

Lifted Lingerie: Unpacking the Disturbing Trend of Underwear Theft from Airline Luggage

by Gary Leff on October 30, 2023

Oct 30 2023

“Lifted Lingerie: Unpacking the Disturbing Trend of Underwear Theft from Airline Luggage” dives into the unsettling phenomena of personal items, specifically underwear, being stolen from checked bags during air travel. Using recent incidents involving American Airlines and Delta as case studies, the post explores the multiple points of failure in the baggage handling process and highlights how airlines struggle to combat this growing issue.

Airbnb Nightmare: $38,000 Cleanup for Fentanyl and Meth [Roundup]

by Gary Leff on October 30, 2023

Oct 30 2023

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Turkish Airlines ‘Martyr Discount’ Generating Fire Amidst Israel-Hamas War

by Gary Leff on October 30, 2023

Oct 30 2023

Turkish Airlines, partially government-owned and a Star Alliance member, offers a “martyr discount” of up to 50% off flights for the relatives of individuals who have given up their lives in the name of their Muslim beliefs. While the discount has generated controversy amidst the current Israel-Hamas war, it was originally intended to honor those who resisted Turkey’s 2016 coup attempt and is not new.