Aug
12
2021
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.
[Roundup] We Could See Hotel Breakfast Renaissance After All
Will You Choose An Airline Based On Whether They Require Employees To Be Vaccinated?
Aug
12
2021
My guess is that people choose to fly based on schedule and price and on operational reliability, and that it’ll be a limited number of people at the margin who choose based on a vaccine mandate. Am I wrong?
Heading To France? Tourists Need A Vaccine Passport
Aug
12
2021
Since Monday, all international travelers seeking access to restaurants, bars, hospitals, large shopping centers, museums, theaters, sports and amusement parks and more – even common areas of hotels – have to show their passport. (Essential bakeries are excluded from the requirement, because access to baguettes and croissants are basic human rights.) It’s really simple to get, and can be used across Europe.
Is Air Travel Stalling Out Because Of The Delta Variant?
Aug
12
2021
Six weeks ago I wrote that recovery in travel could be expected to stall out in the fall. With TSA checkpoint numbers stalled, and air travel credit card spend declining, even before school comes back and businesses delay office re-opening it appears the Delta variant is putting a pause on continued air travel recovery.
Running Late, Man Tries To Reach His Flight Through Airport Baggage System
Aug
12
2021
We’ve all done it, shown up late to the airport and tried to check in. The line is too long, and time is creeping by as you run up against the check-in deadline, and the airline’s app and kiosks won’t work for some reason. You need an agent’s help, and by the time you reach the front of the line it’s going to be too late.
A 27-year old drunk Russian man from Yalta City took a unique approach to an all-too common situation.
Airline Wins $8200 Judgments Against Passengers Who Sought Compensation For Flight Delay
Aug
11
2021
EU261 is supposed to provide compensation to passengers for flight cancellations and extreme delays. Instead these passengers delayed by Finnair wound up with a judgment against them after the company they used to pursue their claims went bankrupt and the carrier pursued reimbursement of its legal expenses.
[Roundup] Things Are Now So Bad Only God Can Reduce Stress At The Airport
Aug
11
2021
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.
13 Year Old Boy Duct Taped To Seat On American Airlines Flight
Aug
11
2021
A 13 year old boy tried to kick out the windows of an American Airlines flight from Maui to Los Angeles on Tuesday. The plane was diverted to Honolulu, and the child was taken into custody.
The boy also became “physical” with his mother during the tantrum. Video shows a member of the cabin crew being assisted by passengers in restraining the child.
American Puts Boxed Meals On Trays As It Prepares To Restore First Class Meal Service
Aug
11
2021
Weeks ago I reported that American Airlines was working to bring back hot meals to domestic first class over the coming months, replacing cold meal boxes.
The biggest challenge is supply chain, and that it takes time to ramp up this up after not having offered ‘real’ food on most flights for over a year. However we’re starting to see progress along these lines, and more details on what to expect.
Delta Air Lines Commiserates With Young Girl Who Shares Name Of Infectious Covid Variant
Aug
11
2021
The mom of a 3 year old girl named Delta enlisted the help of Delta Air Lines to petition not to call another Covid-19 variant ‘Delta Plus’ – to please move on from Delta.
