Jul
03
2024
The California bill to ban CLEAR from airports has been pulled.
Southwest Airlines Goes To War Against Elliott Capital, Adopts “Poison Pill” To Fend Off Takeover
Jul
03
2024
Elliott Capital took nearly a $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines. They are seeking to replace top management and turn the airline into something closer to major competitors like American and JetBlue by charging for bags and creating basic economy fares.
To fend off Elliott Capital from gaining a controlling stake in the carrier, the airline has adopted a ‘shareholder rights plan’ – also known as a ‘poison pill’.
American Express Opening Centurion Lounge At Tokyo Haneda Airport
Jul
03
2024
American Express will open a Centurion lounge at Tokyo Haneda airport. It will be on the fourth floor of terminal 3, and is slated to open next year. The lounge is be approximately 7,350 square feet with seating for 122 passengers.
The Real Story Behind Viral Video Of Delta Flight Attendant Threatening Family Over Child’s Seat
Jul
02
2024
It looks as though Delta is refusing to let a child sit in the seat they’d purchased for the child but that’s not true. The passenger was technically in the wrong here – though the airline handled it badly, and ultimately compensated the customer.
Unbelievable Video: Passenger Lodged in Overhead Bin During Terrifying Transatlantic Turbulence
New Turkish Airlines U.S. Credit Card: Sleeper Hit Or Major Disappointment?
Jul
02
2024
I hadn’t even realized there was a new Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Premier Visa Signature® Credit Card for U.S. customers until reader M.E. flagged it for me. And it’s sure a strange one!
AirPods Assault: Girlfriend’s Rampage Leads To DFW Airport Arrest [Roundup]
Jul
02
2024
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.
Virgin Atlantic Guts Delta Awards: Massive Points Hikes and $1,000 Fees
Jul
02
2024
Yesterday a Delta business class award from the U.S. to Europe would have cost 50,000 points and $5.60. Now there are $1,000 surcharges and prices up to 77,500 for non-stop flights. Los Angeles – New York – London can cost 127,500 points.
American Airlines Orders Hydrogen Planes: A Bunch Of Hot Air
Jul
02
2024
Three years ago American Airlines promoted a hypothetical maybe order for electric aircraft using taxpayer bailout funds. Now they’re promoting a hypothetical maybe order for hydrogen-fueled aircraft while positioning themselves as unable to afford higher wages for flight attendants.
Many U.S. Flights May Be Without Catering Starting July 30th As Workers Prepare To Strike
Jul
02
2024
Airline caterer Gate Gourmet may face a strike at the end of the month, as the National Mediation Board released union UNITE HERE from negotiations and into a 30-day cooling off period. The caterer says they’ve made an “industry-leading offer” that the union has rejected.
