The US Federal Aviation Administration wants drug and alcohol testing for aircraft mechanics in foreign countries if they perform maintenance for US airlines. US Proposal: Drug And Alcohol Testing For Foreign Aircraft Mechanics In an early Christmas gift to...
Alaska Airlines Pilot Avoids Attempted Murder Charges After Cockpit “Breakdown”
UPDATE: A grand jury will not pursue attempted murder charges against 44-year-old Alaska Airlines captain Joseph David Emerson, but instead voted to indict the pilot on 84 other criminal charges. Grand Jury Decides Alaska Airlines Pilot Won’t Face Attempted...
Judge Hints At Potential Compromise In JetBlue – Spirit Merger Trial
Closing arguments concluded today in a trial that will determine whether JetBlue and Spirit Airlines will merge. Although U.S. District Judge William Young carefully guarded his words, his statements suggest a compromise of more slot divesture could lead to...
Family Sues American Airlines Over Flight Attendant Who Placed Camera In Lavatory To Surreptitiously Film Teenage Girl
The family of a 14-year-old who was surreptitiously filmed by a pervert flight attendant in an aircraft lavatory is suing American Airlines and the flight attendant. American Airlines Faces Lawsuit Over Hidden Camera In Lavatory Placed By Flight Attendant...
Deranged Man Launches Bloody Attack Against American Airlines Ground Staff In Miami
A man faces multiple criminal charges after suffering a panic attack on an American Airlines flight, threatening a flight attendant, then violently attacking ground staff as he was led off the aircraft. After Threat Leads To Flight Ejection, Man...
British Tourist Imprisoned In Dubai For Cursing At Airport Attendant Over Wheelchair
When you are a guest in another country, you better learn and respect the local customs, and that includes guarding your tongue from vulgar words when in the United Arab Emirates. One cursing British tourist, who now finds himself...
Russia Will Require Visitors To Sign “Loyalty Agreement”
As if you did not need another reason to visit the Russian Federation, Russia is planning to make foreign visitors, including tourists, sign a “loyalty agreement” that prohibits any negative words about the nation or its regime. “Loyalty Agreement”...
Strikeout: American Airlines Flight Attendants Denied Right To Strike Over Holidays
The National Mediation Board (NMB) has refused a request by the union representing flight attendants at American Airlines to authorize a strike stemming from an impasse over contract negotiations. There is now no risk that AA flight attendants will...
Do Travel Companies Have Duty To Enforce Cannabis Laws?
Recently, a woman was banned from a cruise line after CBD gummies were found in her luggage. Do airlines, cruises, and hotels have a duty to enforce US cannabis laws? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
How Flight Attendants Shamefully Protect Their Own
Yesterday I wrote about an incident on Delta Air Lines in which an off-duty flight attendant become so “bombed” onboard (after consuming five cans of wine) that she kissed and grabbed the butt of her seatmate without consent and...
Intoxicated Delta Flight Attendant Kissed And Groped Female Passenger, Vaped Onboard
An explosive lawsuit alleges negligence by Delta Air Lines and collusion between an intoxicated Delta off-duty flight attendant and the flight attendants who continued to serve her alcohol. The allegations here are wild including sexual assault and vaping. Lawsuit...
The Points Guys Turns Political…
I’m quite happy to see The Points Guy turn political and ramp up lobbying efforts to defeat a Congressional bill that would undermine credit card rewards. We all need to join the effort to push back against a poorly...
United Airlines Captain Grounded After Antisemitic Tirade
A United Airlines captain has been grounded after an inflammatory post that appeared to praise the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel went viral on social media. Like the Qatar Airways issue earlier today, I find myself taking a more...
Qatar Airways Flight Attendant Accused Of Being Gay Prostitute, Deported
A Qatar Airways flight attendant has been fired from his job, deported, and permanently banned from Qatar after being accused of being a gay prostitute. He claims he was deported for wearing tinted moisturizer and did nothing wrong. Qatar...
AOC Claims American Airlines Flight Attendants Are Sleeping In Cars
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D – New York) claims “it is unacceptable that some of the same attendants who care for us the skies must resort to sleeping in cars because their pay is so low.” While showing solidarity with...
Green Laser Pointed Toward Four Aircraft Over Boston
Three airlines have reported aircraft laser incidents outside of Boston Logan Airport, with the incidents occurring roughly within 24 hours of one another. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation and a manhunt is underway for the...
Woman Ordered To Pay $38,952 To American Airlines For Causing Flight Diversion
It’s nice to see a passenger actually get a bill once in a while for causing a diversion. Here, a woman must pay American Airlines nearly $39K for threatening a flight attendant and other passengers on an American Airlines...
Police: British Airways Crew Lied About Armed Robbery To Hide Night Of Heavy Drinking
British Airways flight attendants claimed they were mugged in Brazil, leading to a flight cancellation that stranded hundreds of passengers and cost the company thousands of dollars. Turns out they may have simply engaged in a night of drinking...
Alaska Airlines Pilot Accused Of Attempted Murder Shares His Side Of The Story
A former Alaska Airlines pilots who faces 83 counts of attempted murder for attempting to shut down engines mid-flight is now telling his side of the story, arguing his depression coupled with the mushrooms he consumed proved a very...
American Airlines Should Eliminate Unaccompanied Minor Program
In this litigious society, American Airlines should end its unaccompanied minor program. It is not worth the hassle. Mother Claims American Airlines Placed Her Unaccompanied Minor Boys In “Jail” And Deprived Them Of Food And Water After Flight Cancellation...
