Jun
14
2024
Aviation analytics company Cirium has released on-time performance data by airline and airport for May.
Delta Dominates, Ailing American Lags: Most On-Time Airlines And Airports For May
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Turkish Airlines Likely To Serve 20 U.S. Destinations, Go After Every American Airlines Hub
Jun
13
2024
Turkish Airlines flies to more countries than any other carrier in the world. They already fly to 14 U.S. cities with the recent launch of Denver and Dallas. The airline isn’t coy about expansion plans. Their Chairman gave an interview where he telegraphed their next four U.S. cities: Philadelphia, Charlotte, Orlando, and Minneapolis.
$2 Billion Activist Investor’s Disastrous Plan Threatens Southwest Airlines Future
Jun
11
2024
Activist investor Elliott Capital Management took a nearly $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines, representing over 11% ownership. They released a plan to fix the airline, and it’s a big old mess.
Major Chinese Tourist Site Exposed As Fraud, Waterfall Actually Fed By Pipes
Jun
06
2024
The Yuntai Waterfall in the Henan province of north central China is supposed to be a majestic natural wonder, “like the Milky Way flying down” according to the park’s website. China’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall features a 1,030-foot drop and is honored with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s highest accolade. It’s a UNESCO Global Geopark. Millions of tourists visit annually. And it’s a fraud.
Ever Wanted to Visit a Cockpit? Here’s How You Can on Your Next Flight [Roundup]
Jun
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.
Wide Open Cathay Pacific Business And First Class Award Space For April And May
May
31
2024
There’s exceptional availability in both business and first class on the New York JFK – Hong Kong route in April and May (generally first class is just back from Hong Kong) and you can use this to connect onward in Asia.
What’s Grosser Than Gross? United Airlines Passenger Finds Maggot In Their Meal
May
31
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.
How To Use The Little-Known Finnair Frequent Flyer Program To Book The Best Awards
May
26
2024
Finnair, based in Helsinki, is a member of the oneworld alliance. It is even part of the transatlantic joint venture between American Airlines and British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus. But until recently its frequent flyer program wasn’t very useful.
The airline has linked up with British Airways and other partners to use Avios as its currency, now guarantees award availability for at least two business class seats on its own flights when schedules are first released if you’re redeeming Avios, and has revised its award chart to offer some fantastic values.
Score Big: Swiss Business Class Award Space Wide Open From NY, DC, Chicago And West Coast
May
23
2024
Business class award space is wide open on Star Alliance member Swiss. You’ll find availability from New York JFK, Washington Dulles, Chicago O’Hare and even from Los Angeles and San Francisco, with two passengers easy to find and some dates offering as many as 9 or more seats on the same flights.
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.
