I’m amused at a pair of new billboards that has sprung up above the ridesharing pick-up lot at Los Angeles International Airport… As you drive into or out of LAX, you’ll be met with all sorts of billboards. Most...
Italy’s Plan For Alitalia Centers On Lufthansa
In trying to save ailing flag carrier Alitalia, Italy has one objective in mind: get Lufthansa onboard. I’ve written often about the struggles at Alitalia. As the struggling carrier continues to lose money, the Italian government is looking for...
Female Pilots Sue Frontier Airlines For Punishing Pregnancy, Motherhood
Eight female pilots and flight attendants are suing Frontier Airlines, claiming the budget carrier discriminates against pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding. Take Randi Freyer. She’s a Frontier Airlines pilot and a mother of two. Two months before...
Emirates Interrogates + Denies Boarding To Woman Allergic To Apples
A woman who alerted Emirates that she was allergic to apples was instead interrogated by Emirates employees upon check-in and ultimately denied boarding. The incident took place last year, but was discussed in the New York Times’ “Tripped Up”...