Retired NFL star Terrell Davis was escorted off a United Airlines flight in handcuffs after a flight attendant accused him of “hitting” him. United has apologized, the flight attendant has been sidelined, but Davis is now suing for “irreparable...
Pete Buttigieg’s Empty Warning To Delta Air Lines
Regular readers know that I am typically a defender of Pete Buttigieg and think he has done a fine job as US Transportation Secretary. But Buttigieg’s “warning” to Delta Air Lines strikes me as the same sort of unhelpful...
Pakistan Delays Auction To Privatize PIA
Pakistan has delayed the sale of beleaguered Pakistan International Airways (PIA) until autumn, as investors seek clarification on the books and on the potential return of service to Europe. PIA Sale Delayed Until September The economy of Pakistan is...
Delta (Finally) Blames Operational Meltdown On “Deeply Complex” Internal Issue
Delta Air Lines’ operational woes are continuing into Monday afternoon, with the carrier now finally admitting that “deeply complex” crew scheduling software impacted by the faulty CrowdStrike update has held it back from resuming normal operations. “Deeply Complex” Crew...
Delta Air Lines Operational Meltdown Enters Fourth Day
Operations remain in meltdown mode at Delta Air Lines, with over 500 flights already canceled this morning after a rough weekend that included thousands of delays and cancellations impacting over 80% of flights. The carrier has been unique among...
What Flight Attendants Really Think Of You
Most flight attendants are kind or at least polite. But what do they really think of you? What Flight Attendants Really Think Of You And Your Demands A flight attendant posting under the handle “We Hate You” recently left...
Did Southwest 737 MAX 8 Really Descend To 150 Feet Above Tampa Bay?
A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 purportedly came within 150 feet of the ground during its approach into Tampa Bay. But are we reading the altitude correctly or is this potentially a case of improper instrument settings and therefore...
Comical: The Behind-The-Scenes Fight Between Delta And United For Washington National (DCA) Slots
Behind the scenes, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are making the case that the other should be passed over to receive extra Washington National Airport (DCA) slots. Their back-and-forth reminds me of two siblings fighting over a toy…...
DCA Slot Roulette: Who Should Win The New Beyond-Perimeter Slots?
Airlines are jockeying for new beyond-perimeter routes after Congress approved five new slots for longer-distance flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Who should those slots go to? DCA Slot Awards: Five New Beyond-Perimeter Slots Are Up For...
Man Thrown Off Southwest Airlines Flight For Pathetically Childish Reaction To Flight Delay
A man was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight for repeatedly berating gate agents over a flight delay beyond their control. Some things never change… Man Pulled Off Southwest Airlines Flight After Refusing To Stop Yelling And Cursing At...
5 Takeaways From United Airlines Q2 2024 Earnings Call
In a freewheeling Q2 2024 earnings call, the C-Suite at Untied Airlines focused on the future and the positives in the latest earnings report, but also shared several tidbits I found interesting. 5 Takeaways From This Week’s United Airlines...
Air India Sends Rescue Aircraft After Russian Diversion Of US-Bound Flight
Air India has dispatched a rescue aircraft to Krasnoyarsk, Russia after a mechanical delay yesterday forced the diversion of a US-bound 777-200LR jet. Rescue Aircraft Enroute To Pick Up Stranded Passengers In Russia After Mechanical Issue Forces Diversion Of...
Over 20,000 Flights Delayed Or Cancelled After Worldwide Software Glitch
“So when airlines talk about a seamless global passenger experience, it means they all use a common IT system for key functions. The vulnerability (or lack of resilience) of that strategy is on full display here.” -Jon Ostrower A...
The Great Airport Burger Debate: Five Guys, Shake Shack, Or In-N-Out Burger?
When it comes to airport burgers, do you prefer Five Guys, Shake Shack, or In-N-Out Burger? I’ve tried all three and I must say the choosing a favorite has been difficult… Airport Burgers: Which Are Best? You probably think...
Wild: Man Steals Better Seat On American Airlines, Refuses To Move Because “I’m A Citizen Of The United States”
A man stole a bulkhead seat on American Airlines, claiming that he was entitled to the seat because of his US citizenship and daring flight attendants to have him arrested for refusing to move. Man Steals Bulkhead Seat on...
United Airlines Cuts Profit Forecast, Blames Domestic Overcapacity
United Airlines is forecasting lower profit than initially expected this quarter, blaming domestic overcapacity. But the carrier’s annual profit target remains unchanged and it is optimistic that a course correction is in effect as other carriers plan to cut...
From Pitiful To Pathetic: Woman Tries To Bite Cops As She Is Dragged Off Frontier Airlines Flight After Onboard Skirmish
It’s one thing to have a bad day and get into a verbal argument onboard a crowded flight, but resisting the arrest of five cops and trying to bite them? That’s a bad day, even for Frontier Airlines. Frontier...
Bro, It’s Time To Dump Your Disrespectful Girlfriend After Her Florida Airport Meltdown
A bit of relationship advice today, man to man, from someone who has been married for 10 years and dated before that. A woman who yells and screams at you in a demeaning way is unworthy of dating you....
United Airlines Flight Attendants Will Hold Strike Vote
As flight attendants at United Airlines move toward a new contract, a strike authorization vote will be held next month. This should be seen as a formality to continue negotiations rather than any real threat of an imminent strike....
Delta Flight Attendants Fight For Return Of Flag Pins
A ban of all flag pins except for the US flag is now in effect at Delta Air Lines, but a flight attendant steering committee attempting to unionize colleagues has argued that Delta is caving to negative peer pressure...
