May
22
2024
There’s an old saying about there being just two kinds of luggage, carry-on and lost. That’s not true. The third kind is damaged.
Viral Outrage: Delta Baggage Handlers Toss NCAA Golf Team’s Clubs In Shocking Video
Why Airport Lounges Are Big Business: An Inside Look At Costs And Profits, From $100M Construction To Credit Card Deals
May
22
2024
The economics of airport lounges are explored, highlighting access methods, construction costs, profitability, and the impact of credit cards and airline strategies on the competitive landscape.
Passengers Chewing And Spitting Sunflower Seeds, Flossing At Their Seat: How Do We Make It Stop? [Roundup]
May
22
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.
Watch This Passenger Rip Wheels Off His Carry-on Bag To Avoid a $76 Fee—Genius Or Crazy?
May
22
2024
A Ryanair passenger at Palma de Mallorca Airport was caught on video ripping the wheels off his carry-on bag to make it fit in the airline’s sizer and avoid fees, while fellow travelers applauded his sticking it to the man.
As the man named Daniel prepared to board his flight to Malaga, Spain he was told that his red suitcase exceeded the airline’s carry-on size limits. To bring it onboard, he would have to pay an additional US$76. He thought that was unreasonable – so he took matters into his own hands.
American Airlines Blames 9 Year Old Filmed In Lavatory By Flight Attendant: She ‘Knew’ And It Was The Girl’s ‘Fault’
May
21
2024
Back in September an American Airlines flight attendant was accused of filming a teen girl passenger in the lavatory using a hidden camera on a American’s flight 1441 from Charlotte to Boston.
It turns out this wasn’t the first or even second time he’d done this. According to the FBI, which searched the crewmember’s iCloud accont, he’d “recorded a minor using the bathroom on a plane” four times already in 2023 before he was caught, capturing children “7, 9, 11 and 14 years old” on video. The Bureau also reportedly found several hundred “AI-generated child pornography images.”
If American Airlines Doesn’t Strike A Deal By Early June, Flight Attendants Will Be Released To Strike
May
21
2024
Flight Attendants voted to authorize a strike with nearly 99.5% casting a ballot in favor back in August. The union asked the National Mediation Board to declare an impasse in the fall, hoping to be allowed to strike over the peak Christmas holiday. This was denied. Subsequent requests haven’t received a formal answer.
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, Washington Dulles Airport As A Priority Pass Guest
May
21
2024
After my brief stop at the Air France lounge I continued my tour of Washington Dulles airport Priority Pass lounges. Next stop: the Virgin Clubhouse by gate A32.
Delta Passenger Brings Big Service Dog In Coach, Complains About The Service [Roundup]
May
21
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.
LifeMiles New Subscriptions Let You Buy Miles Even Cheaper Than Before, Waive Change Fees
May
21
2024
You can earn 18,000 extra miles per year and get 10% of the miles redeemed back with can be tens of thousands of miles – or more. That makes the subscription and card worthwhile for those who use LifeMiles.
This is only the lowest of four subscription levels, however. And cardmembers can use the $20 monthly Lite+ subscription cost as a credit to upgrade to the higher subscription tiers where things get pretty interesting.
Step Up Your Travel Game: 100,000 Miles And Elite Status With New Avianca Card
May
21
2024
New Cardless cards for Star Alliance member Avianca LifeMiles are live. I’m really excited about the premium card, which is chock full of benefits.
