Nov
12
2020
Airlines will need to figure out how much airflow they can maintain while applying de-icing fluid to aircraft with passengers on board.
Will Winter De-Icing Increase How Much Covid-19 Spreads On Planes?
Leaked Memo: Bali Plans Tourism Re-Opening December 1
Nov
11
2020
A leaked memo has detailed Bali’s tourism re-opening plans. On Friday, November 6th a government meeting took place at the Astor hotel between Bali’s airport authority, Director General of Indonesian Health, and Minister of Maritime Affairs. The memo details the plan for Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport to begin accepting international tourists on December 1. Bali’s Governor confirms the meeting.
Chinese Propaganda Fail: “How Passenger Planes Are Assembled In China”
Nov
11
2020
Chinese state media shared a time lapse video showing ‘how a passenger plane is assembled in China.’ Except the footage is from Boeing’s factory in Everett, Washington.
The Thai Hotel That Sent An American To Jail For Writing A Bad Review Now Has Special Warning
Nov
11
2020
In September a hotel guest was jailed for writing bad reviews of the Sea View Resort & Spa, Kah Change. American working in Thailand who wrote the review was arrested at his job and jailed over a defamation lawsuit filed by the property.
He spent a couple of nights in jail before being able to post a 100,000 Baht (~ US$3165) bail. He faced up to two years in prison if convicted.
Why Furloughs Are Wreaking Havoc On The Lives Of Airline Employees Who Still Have Jobs
Nov
11
2020
Furloughs don’t just disrupt the lives of those who lose their jobs. They’re just the most obvious people affected.
Pilots get bumped down to flying smaller aircraft, and from captain to co-pilot. Flight attendants though are really displaced too. That’s because senior flight attendants, used to working the best trips, wind up back on reserve.
[Roundup] Chow Yun Fat Insists On Coach Food When Flying Cathay Pacific First Class
Nov
11
2020
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.
Wide Open Qatar Airways Business Class Award Space For Four Passengers From Several U.S. Cities
Nov
11
2020
Qatar has one of the best business class product in the world in its ‘QSuites’. These are revolutionary suites with doors and movable partitions that allow two and even four passengers to travel together in their own space. Right now there’s fantastic award availability booking for late summer and fall 2021 for Qatar’s QSuites product – out of several U.S. cities – with four business class seats available.
Flight Diverts to Alabama To Remove Woman Wearing Only T-Shirt And Underwear
Nov
10
2020
United Express flight UA4332 from Jacksonville, Florida to Houston diverted to Mobile, Alabama last Thursday when a 25 year old passenger on the CommutAir plane ‘became disruptive’ and stripped down to her underwear according to the airline.
Every Day From February 1 Onward United Has Tons Of Transcon Business Class Saver Award Space
Nov
10
2020
Traditionally non-stop cross country flights in premium cabins are tough to get but that is a lot of premium cabin inventory at a time that business travelers aren’t flying. Or – perhaps this is an early mistake on United’s part that won’t last. But every single day between the February 1 start of service and the end of the airline schedule 11 months from now has numerous business class saver award seats open.
22% Off Fully Flexible Hyatt Stays Through April 4, 2021
Nov
10
2020
My bet is that summer 2021 is going to see a lot of travel, and that fall 2021 is going to look a lot more like normal life than the last 8 months has. Uncertainty is likely still to prevail in the first quarter of 2021, so fully flexible rates matter a great deal. It makes sense to try to get customers to lock in plans early on the chance they travel. Although these days most people are booking late, even when terms are flexible.
