What a Christmas night at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)…first multiple shootings and a stabbing, then a vigilante who showed up to the airport with a cache of weapons thinking he was going to hunt an active shooter...
US Senators Scold United Airlines CEO For Huge Raise While Flight Attendants Remain Without A New Contract
25 US Senators have signed a note to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby calling on him personally and United to quickly reach a deal with flight attendants, who have not seen a raise since 2021. US Senators Want United...
Meltdown In Nashville Airport: Intoxicated Woman Flips Out After Dine And Dash Arrest
An intoxicated young woman had a meltdown in Nashville Airport after police were summoned following a dine-and-dash incident at an airport eatery. Intoxicated Woman Does Not React Well To Arrest In Nashville Airport… Police body cam footage begins as...
Stowaway On Delta Air Lines Flight To Paris Busted Again Trying to Sneak Into Canada
Marilyn Hartman, meet your kindred spirit. After being busted for stowing away on a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris, Svetlana Dali is in trouble again, this time for trying to cross into Canada on a Greyhound bus. Delta...
FAA Bans US Flights To Haiti After Planes Hit By Gunfire
The US Federal Aviation Administration has banned US carriers from serving Haiti for 30 days after three aircraft were hit by gunfire earlier this week in Port-Au-Prince. US Carriers Banned From Haiti For 30 Days By FAA After Gunfire...
What Trump’s Victory Means For Airlines
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...
