This was the best American Airlines flight I’ve had all year and I flew long haul first class with them this summer. I gave Allie a “Non-stop Thanks” certificate, for sure.
The Department Of Transportation Has Been Taken Over By Delta Air Lines [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 Airlines Flight Attendants Voted To Strike. Here’s What That Would Look Like
American Airlines flight attendants voted 99.47% in favor of a strike, with 93% of union members voting.
It’s more likely that flight attendants will strike out against specific flights on specific dates, rather than engaging in an all-out strike. But this won’t happen right away.
HURRY: Business Class Awards To India Wide Open Every Day On United
United Airlines award space is wide open between the U.S. and India. You can fly out of San Francisco, Chicago, or Newark (or, potentially, connect to one of those cities) and on to Delhi with some availability to Mumbai as well. You’ll find at least two business class seats every day through the end of the schedule.
American Airlines Passenger Threatens To Make Life Miserable For Anyone Who Reclines Their Seat
An aggressive passenger in the American Airlines forum on Reddit declares that (1) passengers should not recline their seats, and (2) seats should not recline. Calling seat recliners “entitled,” the passenger says that if a passenger in front of them reclines they’ll “tug on” their seat and “do whatever I can to make yo[ur] trip miserable.”
And since this is a commonly-held view, it seems to be one worth correcting.
American Airlines Imposes Cuts On Elite Status Membership Kits
The membership card has been dropped, luggage tags reduced by half, and employee recognition certificates ended as part of these kits. They’re just a cheaper self-mailer with less personalization and at lower cost.
Wedding Planner Ruins Special Day By Making One Mistake In A Hotel Room
A wedding planner wanted a full length photo of the bride’s dress, and so she hung the dress on the sprinkler head in a hotel room. The sprinkler head broke, spraying water, and this “ruined hair and makeup for the entire bridal party, the wedding dress” as well as $3,000 worth of the makeup artist’s equipment – not to mention damage to the room.
Woman Karate Chops Customs Officer At New York JFK [Roundup]
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Viral “Not Real” Plane Lady Is Flying Again, Wearing The Same Outfit
She’s back flying again. And she wore the same outfit to the airport. She’s was stopped at LAX and boy that outfit choice may be her go-to for air travel but she had to be looking for attention. She got it from TMZ. She won’t reveal what freaked her out so much on the plane, but she’s teasing a tell-all interview.
U.S. Pilot Training Rules Don’t Promote Safety (And May Make It Worse)
The highest paid jobs in the country are doctors, CEOs, and commercial airline pilots. And that was before the recent round of raises in new pilot contracts at Delta, American and United.
Yet despite the attractions of the profession, there aren’t nearly enough pilots. And that’s a safety risk.