Donald Trump’s victory last night took many by surprise. The return of President Trump to the White House will directly impact airline regulations and mergers. Here are my predictions. What Donald Trump’s Victory Means For Airlines And Passengers The...
United Airlines Flight Attendant Claims Bankruptcy Was Necessary Due To “Abysmal” Salary
A United Airlines flight attendant claims she was forced to file bankruptcy despite taking on a second and third job due to “abysmal” pay for her work, which led to insurmountable credit card debt. While her story is probably...
Inside The Delta Air Lines $500 Million Lawsuit Against CrowdStrike
Delta Air Lines claims, in a newly-filed lawsuit, that CrowdStrike was negligent in pushing through an update that crippled its systems, leading to an operational meltdown that cost the carrier $500 million. But CrowdStrike continues to mock Delta, insisting...
Passenger Sues JetBlue Over “Bodily Injuries” From Ice Cream Sandwich Served Onboard
A New Jersey woman has sued JetBlue over an ice cream sandwich it served onboard, alleging she suffered “bodily injuries” from the frozen treat that was “dangerously cold.” Woman Sues JetBlue Over Frozen Ice Cream Sandwich Karla Quinonez alleges...
Man Claims First Class Downgrade To Economy Class Killed His Dog On Alaska Airlines
A man has sued Alaska Airlines for the death of his bulldog, alleging a downgrade from first class to economy class on a transcontinental flight was to blame for the death of his beloved dog. Man Blames Death Of...
American Airlines Fined $50 Million For Mistreatment Of Passengers With Disabilities
The US Department of Transportation announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines this morning, alleging mistreatment of passengers with disabilities that, in some cases, caused physical injury. American Airlines is calling it a mutually-agreed settlement. DOT Fines American...
Delta Air Lines Employee Charged With Theft After Stolen Airline Property Appears On eBay
A Delta Air Lines employee was a bit too sloppy after listing items he stole from his employer–valued at over $106,000–on eBay. When arrested, he not only inadvertently confessed to the crime, but had left mounds of incriminating evidence...
American Airlines Awarded $9.4 Million By Jury In Skiplagged Lawsuit
American Airlines won its lawsuit against Skiplagged for copyright infringement and was awarded $9.4 million by a Fort Worth jury, but lost its trademark claim. What does this mean for the future of Skiplagged? American Airlines Wins Copyright Lawsuit...
Skiplagged CEO Grilled By American Airlines In Day One Of Trial
American Airlines sued hidden-city consolidator Skiplagged for misappropriation of its trademark. The trial has just begun, with Skipplagged CEO Aktarer Zaman taking the stand and asserting his company did nothing wrong against American Airlines. Trial Day One: American Airlines...
Elon Musk And Pete Buttigieg Collaborate On Twitter To Address Hurricane Rescue Flights
Elon Musk and Pete Buttigieg worked together on Twitter in a rare display of bipartisan unity. This was not just optics…it was a showcase of what is possible when we work together. Elon Musk and Pete Buttigieg Collobaraote On...
Spirit Airlines Moves Closer To Bankruptcy: Thanks Judge Young…
The Wall Street Journal reports that Spirit Airlines is talking to its creditors about a strategic bankruptcy filing as the beleaguered budget carrier struggles to find profitability after its merger with JetBlue was blocked. With Spirit already massively scaling...
Couple Face Consequences For Joining Mile High Club On Packed Flight
A “randy” couple faces fines and community service for deciding that a packed EasyJet flight was the perfect opportunity to join the mile high club. Couple Faces Fines + Community Service For Trying To Join Mile High Club On...
DOT Approves Alaska-Hawaiian Merger With Protections For Frequent Flyers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) secured binding protections from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines concerning loyalty programs and air service, clearing the way for the two carriers to merge. Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Approved After Loyalty Program Concessions To DOT...
Argentina’s Milei Orders Airlines To Maintain Service During Strike
Argentine President Javier Milei has classified the aviation sector as an “essential service” and ordered carriers to maintain at least 50% of service in case of a strike or other work stoppage. Milei: Argentinan Carriers Must Maintain Minimum Service...
A Fitting Punishment For A Drunk Passenger Who Forced Flight Diversion
Threats of jail time may serve as a deterrent, but charging drunk passengers for the expenses related to their poor conduct onboard strikes me as the ideal way to deter bad behavior. Drunk Passenger Must Pay Up For Flight...
Ex-Continental Airlines CEO Laments That “Biden And Buttigieg Are Reregulating The Airlines”
An opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal written by former Continental Airlines CEO Frank Lorenzo laments that the Biden Administration and Pete Buttigieg’s Transportation Department (DOT) threaten to ruin the airline industry with unnecessary regulation. Let’s take a...
US Seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s “Air Force One” In Dominican Republic
US authorities have seized the Dassault Falcon 900EX jet of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, alleging it was illegally obtained in violation of sanctions placed against the Bolivarian Republic. US Seiezes “Air Force One” Jet Used By Venezuelan Strongman Maduro...
Flight Attendant Sparks Outrage Over Palestinian Flag Pin, But United Airlines Supports Her
A United Airlines flight attendant has come under fire for wearing a Palestinian flag pin onboard a flight from Chicago to Newark, but United is standing behind the flight attendant and supporting her right to wear such a divisive...
EasyJet Prevails In Legal Dispute With EasyJetwash
Trademark Law was one of my favorite law school courses. Similarities, real or perceived, in company names (or even common colors) have led to some explosive lawsuits. In England, a budget air carrier recently went up against a pressure...
Alaska Airlines “Magic Mushroom” Pilot Expresses Contrition Ahead Of Trial
44-year-old Joseph Emerson, the (former) Alaska Airlines pilot who nearly killed 83 people after a mushroom-induced hallucination onboard Alaska flight 2059, is arguing for leniency ahead of his criminal trial. Magic Mushroom Pilot At Alaska Airlines: “I Accept Responsibility...
