Feb
14
2025
I don’t believe any company, in any industry, has paid out more cash profit sharing in nominal terms than Delta (ever).
Happening Now: Delta Pays $1.4 Billion Profit Sharing, Topping All Other U.S. Airlines Combined
Air Canada Lost Their Luggage — Then Sued the Passengers (On Christmas Eve!)
Feb
14
2025
The man and his wife flew from Toronto to Vancouver in 2022. Their bags were lost. They didn’t get reasonable compensation, so they complained to the Canadian Transportation Agency who awarded them $2,079. After two years, the airline did not pay. Instead, they’ve filed suit against the couple. In fact, the passengers were served on Christmas Eve.
‘I Might Have Been A Midwife In Another Life’: Flight Attendant Delivers Baby In Airbus A330 Galley
Feb
14
2025
The three escorted Ndeye to the galley, began timing contractions, and guided her through breathing exercises. Her water broke. Then baby Fanta was born on the Airbus A330. As soon as the newborn’s first cry filled the cabin, the doctor confirmed that Fanta was healthy. With Ndeye was unable to care for her child immediately, the flight attendant Jennifer cradled them.
American Airlines AAdvantage Fixes Frustration, Makes Your Miles Easier To Track And Search
Feb
14
2025
The American AAdvantage account activity page has been redesigned. Tiles are gone, and there’s a proper transactions list now and those transactions are sortable, searchable, and filterable.
Uber’s Dirty Currency Trick: Flip One Setting To Stop The 1.5% Extra Charge—Instantly
Feb
13
2025
Read this before you use Uber on your next vacation. The rideshare company wants to add a 1.5% surcharge every time you use their service outside of your home country. You can opt out, but you need to know how!
The Carry-On Con: Why Airlines Keep Forcing Passengers To Check Carry-on Bags For No Good Reason [Roundup]
Feb
13
2025
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.
Inside Hyatt’s Award Failure: 150 Elite Nights, A 6-Month Certificate, And Miraval Arizona’s Unbookable Dates
Feb
13
2025
Is the most valuable award offered to Hyatt’s most loyal guests actually completely useless? Hyatt introduced the Ultimate Free Night Award and the Miraval Extra Award a year ago, and if you want to use them at Miraval Arizona before your certificates expire — you can’t.
American Airlines Sad Buy On Board Food: They Hid Cheese Plates For Elites—But Couldn’t Spare A Plastic Knife
Feb
13
2025
The thing that struck me most about the cheese plate – aside from how sad it was – is that is consists of big chunks of cheese, crackers, grapes and a chocolate. But there is no plastic knife to slice the cheese. So you’re stuck taking big bites out of these cheese chunks. It is… awkward.
From 1920s Thinking to Digital Autonomy: After 100 Years, It’s Time To Rethink How Air Traffic Control Works
Feb
13
2025
Why is it that airlines give up control of their aircraft to the government from the moment it pushes back to the moment it arrives at its destination?
Inside the Military’s 5-Star Secret: How Elite VIPs Soar in Luxury While Flying On Cargo Planes [Roundup]
Feb
12
2025
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.
