Aug
28
2021
If an airline’s agents can’t make sense of a policy it is probably too complicated a policy.
American Airlines Reservations Agents Are Confused About Lounge Access On Hawaii Flights
After Being Kicked Off American Airlines Over A Mask Slip, This Couple Wound Up On A Private Jet
Aug
27
2021
On Thursday a husband and wife were booted off of American Airlines flight 3996 from Miami to Cincinnati, a regional jet operated by American’s wholly-owned regional subsidiary Envoy Air.
Apparently the woman’s mask slipped off her nose as she boarded the aircraft. It slipped off a second time while the plane was still on the ground. So a flight attendant insisted that she wear an airline-provided mask instead. Since she refused, the flight attendant said the only other option was to get off the plane. They wouldn’t do that – so all of the passengers on board were deplaned.
American Airlines Orders Pizza For Hundreds Of Afghan Refugees Stuck On Plane
Aug
27
2021
From Kabul, refugees were sent to military bases in Qatar and Germany, and from there they’re being flown to Washington Dulles on U.S. airlines paid for charter flights under the Civil Reserve Air Fleet program. Each person is vetted prior to boarding a flight, and then goes through immigration formalities again in the U.S.
But without documents, there’s been huge bureaucratic delays at Washington Dulles with people waiting 8-12 hours to get off of planes. Flight attendants have been told to pack their own water and anticipate harrowing conditions.
European Union Expected To Recommend Restrictions On Many American Travelers On Monday
Aug
27
2021
The European Union has begun the process to re-impose restrictions (quarantine, testing) for unvaccinated Americans. The U.S. will be removed from a list of countries whose citizens are allowed to travel freely in Europe without Covid restrictions.
A key consideration for whether and when countries re-impose restrictions is the extent to which their economies rely on tourism. It’s no coincidence that Greece, France, and Spain were among the first Schengen countries to announce they’d welcome Americans before Europe had taken broader action.
Watch This Wannabe Delta CEO Explain Away The Delta Variant
Aug
27
2021
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Kabul Hotels Advertising They’re Open For Banquets, Safe Lodging
Aug
27
2021
An explosion at Kabul airport led to U.S. and civilian casualties. There was another explosion close to the nearby Baron Hotel which is currently advertising “safe, secure housing” for guests.
The Baron may not be as secure as advertised, but the Intercontinental Kabul is promoting in social media that they’re open to guests – not just for lodging but for all of your catering and banquet needs.
Mother Says United Left Her Unaccompanied Minor Daughter Alone In The Charlotte Airport
Aug
27
2021
She “could have been kidnapped” the mother of an 11 year old girl who flew from Houston to Charlotte says. “Anyone could have grabbed her.” But where was the mom in all of this?
3 Things That Struck Me During Today’s American Airlines Investor Presentation
Aug
26
2021
Mask rules hinder air travel’s recovery. American’s strength in Latin America is on the southern side of the equation. And the airline needs to think differently to succeed in earning a revenue premium.
Gavin Newsom Recalled – In Delta Air Lines Atlanta Airport Announcement
Aug
26
2021
In a prank, someone asked for Delta Air Lines help in recalling Newsom to gate A25 at the Atlanta airport. In the best Bart Simpson tradition, Delta paged “Recall Newsom.”
Pakistani Truck Driver Goes To Check Out Kabul Airport Chaos, Winds Up In U.S.
Aug
26
2021
A Pakistani truck driver named Masho Shinwari reportedly went to the Kabul airport to see the unfolding drama there – and wound up in the United States.
