News and notes from around the interweb:
- Huge: Capital One Spark Cash Plus $1,200 Bonus
- Oops.
UA: “So, UA sent too/so many 767-400s to asia for polaris retrofit that they’ve now ran out of 764s to use and had to end up canceling EWR-HNL from the 18th until at least the 21st so far, with a possibility of an ‘extension’”
— 🇺🇦 JonNYC 🇺🇦 (@xJonNYC) June 14, 2023
- Is climate change causing greater flight turbulence? (HT: Paul H)
- Self-refuting: Any list that claims Charlotte airport is among the top 20 in the world for foodies..
- Not sure I see the point, but ok.
Bluer skies ahead! ✈️ Our iconic liveries are getting a fresh bold look just like the moves we’ve been making as a travel company. Get a sneak-peek at our first-ever Mint pattern (coming soon to all Mint planes). Read more here: https://t.co/bXhsEpknDk pic.twitter.com/ZYn85ByRWZ
— JetBlue (@JetBlue) June 14, 2023
- Amendment to FAA reauthorization bill would prohibit airlines from showing ads during the safety briefing.
Lot of amendments on list for consideration including one that would direct study of prior @united vaccine requirement and one to ban Russian overflights https://t.co/K6fyEjnDjg pic.twitter.com/TJlmV7OR8E
— David Shepardson (@davidshepardson) June 13, 2023
- Chase Freedom/Freedom Flex quarterly 5x categories for the third quarter will be gas stations, EV charging as well as ‘live entertainment’
- Air Canada will launch Vancouver – Singapore on April 3, 2024 I’d take the flight in business just to have another meal at the Signature Suite.
- 98% of people on U.S. travel blacklist are Muslim
Banning Russia overflights is just a protectionist measure in favor of AA/UA/DL against AI/EK/QR. If one is actually concerned about American citizens getting stranded in Russia, requiring a clear disclosure of Russian overflight at time of purchase would let consumers make an informed decision regarding any risk.
You can blame those that bash United for an “inconsistent Polaris” while not giving similar criticisms to British Airways and Qatar Airways.