Dec
22
2022
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.
Here Is The Very Model Of A Modern Mileage Run [Roundup]
New United Airlines Pilot Union Head Resigns In Days For Homophobic And Misogynistic Comments
Dec
22
2022
Captain Neil Swindells was elected to head the United Airlines pilot union in a controversial and close vote, where members of the group’s Master Executive Council tried to shut down discussion of his homophobic, misogynistic, and anti-Semitic online commentary.
I wrote, though, that he was unable to represent all of his pilot members equally. And this wasn’t just an internal pilot issue – the head of the pilot union gets a board seat at United Airlines. He was clearly unable to represent shareholders, either.
Flight Attendant Yells At Passenger: “I Am Not Your Servant!” After Airline Fails To Deliver Special Meal
Dec
21
2022
Video of an inflight confrontation between a passenger and a flight attendant has gone viral, where the crewmember declares “I am not your servant!” That’s after yelling “My crew is crying because of you!” The passenger told her to shut up, and she yelled shut up right back.
People on social media, and especially other cabin crew, are cheering this IndiGo flight attendant on from afar. But it should never have gotten to this.
Review: New American Airlines Premium Check-in, New York JFK
Dec
21
2022
American Airlines and British Airways have done a nice job with their new premium check-in area at New York JFK terminal 8, which takes inspiration from the old Flagship check-in in the same space at the airport and from the British Airways First Wing at London Heathrow.
Hertz Under Federal Investigation After Rented Cars Catch Fire [Roundup]
Dec
21
2022
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.
Instagram Model Gets Police Involved When Passenger Snapped Photos Of Her Sleeping Inflight
Dec
21
2022
On December 14 model and social media fitness celebrity Anna Clara Rios took a flight from São Paulo to Belo Horizonte, and caught a man snapping photos of her while she was asleep on the 300 mile trip. And, she says, he ‘zoomed in‘ to ‘see what was under her dress’.
American Airlines Passenger Attacks Gate Agent In Miami
Dec
21
2022
Prior to a flight to Punta Cana, an irate woman goes behind the desk and lifts up what appears to me to be a computer screen – and throws it at the agent working the flight.
The New Head Of The United Airlines Pilots Union Must Resign Immediately
Dec
20
2022
The Air Line Pilots Association negotiated a new contract with the airline. Seeing pilots at other airlines getting more than they had negotiated they ripped up the agreement rather than sending it to their members. And many United pilots now want a fight with the airline.
But just-elected Captain Neil Swindells is the wrong person to lead them, because he cannot represent the full membership of his union with racist and misogynistic commentary.
Review: The Exclusive Chelsea Lounge At New York JFK Terminal 8
Dec
20
2022
The Chelsea Lounge JFK is the most premium spot at the New York airport for American Airlines and British Airways passengers. It is the true first class lounge, open to those flying in first (and not business) class on international flights as well as flying in first class on Flagship domestic routes such as to San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The Most Unusual – And Genius – Hotel Amenities [Roundup]
Dec
20
2022
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.
