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Northern Pacific Airways Files Its First Flight Schedule

by Gary Leff on March 6, 2023

Mar 06 2023

Northern Pacific Airways started out with a strange business plan to fly one-stop between several U.S. cities and Asia via a connecting hub in Anchorage using used Boeing 757s (including retired American Airlines planes).

They pivoted their business plan to fly between the U.S. and Mexico, and then they pivoted saying they wanted to base at Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands, operating from there to destinations throughout the Asia Pacific region (huh). Now they’re filed actual flight service.

Fruit Smell Forces Flight To Make Emergency Landing

by Gary Leff on March 6, 2023

Mar 06 2023

A Turkish Airlines Istanbul – Barcelona flight was forced to turn back after sensors went off on the aircraft – determined to have been caused by the smell emitted from durian fruit in the cargo hold.

American Airlines Flight Attendants Union Wants New Contract To Benefit Senior Crew, Hurt New Hires

by Gary Leff on March 6, 2023

Mar 06 2023

American Airlines flight attendants have taken the first step towards a strike in requesting a federal mediator to assist in negotiations that have dragged on for years.

At the same time, the union has updated its members on the status of contract discussions.

Video From Inside Smoke-Filled Southwest Airlines Jet That Made Emergency Landing In Cuba

by Gary Leff on March 6, 2023

Mar 06 2023

Southwest Airlines flight 3923 from Havana to Fort Lauderdale experienced a bird strike on climb out from runway six. The Boeing 737 MAX’s right engine “emitted three loud bangs and streaks of flames.” The engine caught fire and the passenger cabin filled with smoke.

Men Have To Start Wearing Pants When They Fly, This Is An Actual Problem

by Gary Leff on March 5, 2023

Mar 05 2023

Becky Pokora from Forbes Advisor, and who has written extensively for The Points Guy, found herself in an airport lounge where a man was… taking off his pants.

Gentlemen, stop it. Just stop it.

American Airlines Baggage Handlers In Dallas Just Shove Luggage Onto The Tarmac

by Gary Leff on March 5, 2023

Mar 05 2023

There’s an old saying that there’s only two kinds of luggage, carry on and lost. The truth is it’s much more complicated than that, as video of American Airlines baggage handlers at Dallas – Fort Worth shoving bags onto the tarmac shows.

United Airlines Claims To Be World’s Largest Airline. Is This True?

by Gary Leff on March 5, 2023

Mar 05 2023

According to schedule data from Cirium Diio Mi, American Airlines is the largest U.S. (and world) airline by flights and seats flown, but United Airlines is the largest in March schedules by seat miles flown. United flies big planes farther.

American Airlines Passengers Sleeping In The Airport Made Basic Travel Mistake

by Gary Leff on March 5, 2023

Mar 05 2023

Two separate American Airlines passengers shared stories of being forced to sleep in the airport after flight delays over the weekend. They may have made a basic travel error.

Man Urinated On Seatmate On American Airlines Flight To India

by Gary Leff on March 5, 2023

Mar 05 2023

On Friday night’s American Airlines flight 292 from New York JFK to Delhi, a passenger urinated on a seat opponent. Unlike recent similar incidents, though, this wasn’t a case of the man walking up and aiming at the victim. I

Should You Work On Planes – Or Is It Personal Time To Escape Work?

by Gary Leff on March 4, 2023

Mar 04 2023

Flight time is the only time it’s possible to achieve inbox zero. There’s nothing wrong with having a show on in the background, but the opportunity where no one can really reach you – come by your office, call, have a video meeting – is a fantastic heads down chance for crossing things off your list, finishing documents, or even just thinking about a problem and taking notes.

Northern Pacific Airways Files Its First Flight Schedule

Fruit Smell Forces Flight To Make Emergency Landing

American Airlines Flight Attendants Union Wants New Contract To Benefit Senior Crew, Hurt New Hires

Video From Inside Smoke-Filled Southwest Airlines Jet That Made Emergency Landing In Cuba

Men Have To Start Wearing Pants When They Fly, This Is An Actual Problem

American Airlines Baggage Handlers In Dallas Just Shove Luggage Onto The Tarmac

United Airlines Claims To Be World’s Largest Airline. Is This True?

American Airlines Passengers Sleeping In The Airport Made Basic Travel Mistake

Man Urinated On Seatmate On American Airlines Flight To India

Should You Work On Planes – Or Is It Personal Time To Escape Work?

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