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CDC Recommends Masks On Planes (Yes, This Is New In October)
The CDC has issued a ‘strong’ recommendation for mask wearing on planes, rideshares and across public transportation. Yes, in October. And there are three reasons this will make no difference whatsoever for air travel.
Alaska Airlines Up To 30% Off Depending On The Height Of The Waves In Hawaii And California
Alaska Airlines runs squirrely sales, like discounts tied to the number of Russell Wilson touchdowns, but customers can benefit if they pay attention (and if sports results break just right).
Right now airlines might as well try anything, because although over 1 million people crossed through TSA checkpoints on Sunday that’s still down over 60% year-over-year. So Alaska is at it with a new sale based on the height of waves in California and Hawaii.
Woman Gets On Wrong Flight, Winds Up In Ukraine
Her flight was leaving from gate 44, but she went to gate 54 instead. Her boarding pass scanned.
It’s easy to get confused heading to Ukraine – though the confusion usually involves thinking the country is called The Ukraine.
[Roundup] The 30 Year Old United Airlines Commercial Everyone’s Talking About
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.
The Aeroplan Program Is Going To Pause For Two Days (Some Benefits Longer)
Aeroplan launches its new program November 8, 2020. To prepare for the system changes, they will be making many of their current systems and features unavailable from the evening of November 6 through the evening of November 8. Some features are stopping sooner, though – and some won’t return until “later” – indeed, next year.
Cathay Pacific Will Shed 18% Of Workforce, Eliminate Cathay Dragon Brand
Cathay Pacific will drop its regional Cathay Dragon (formerly Dragonair) brand and eliminate 6000 jobs. That represents 18% of its workforce.
Management had sought to eliminate 8000 jobs but “government intervention” prevented them from doing so.
Singapore Airlines Brings Back New York Non-Stop, World’s Longest Flight, Starting November 9
Singapore Airlines will re-launch New York – Singapore non-stop service on November 9 using an Airbus A350-900. The flight will operate from to and from New York JFK, rather than Newark which the airline’s previous world’s longest flight used. Service will operate 3 days a week.
This isn’t like the old days with all business class service, or even all business and premium economy: the plane will have 42 business class, 24 premium economy and 187 coach seats.
Delta Flight Attendant Attacked By Passenger Who Refuses To Wear Mask
Monday night’s Delta Air Lines flight DL1997 from Miami to Atlanta was delayed for several hours when a passenger refusing to wear a mask hit a flight attendant after being asked to deplane the aircraft.
Video of the incident shows two passengers arguing with a flight attendant before the maskless man was removed by police.
United Now Charges More Miles For Non-Stop Partner Award Tickets Booked Within A Month Of Travel
United Airlines MileagePlus is now charging a premium for non-stop partner award tickets booked within a month of travel. Right now, of course, when people book air travel it tends to be at the last minute cause of all the uncertainty in the world. And United hasn’t even told members they made this change.