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...
Flight Attendants At United Airlines Threaten “Pay Us Or Chaos”
As contract negotiations for flight attendants at United Airlines continue between management and union, a protest has been planned for next week along with a not-so-subtle threat. Meanwhile, United CEO Scott Kirby says negotiations for a new contract are...
Dick Durbin Expects American + United To Continue Pouring Money Into O’Hare Modernization Despite Massive Cost Overruns
US Senator Dick Durbin (D – IL) has called on American Airlines and United Airlines to move forward on a pricey new terminal at O’Hare International Airport despite the modernization project already being $1.5 billion over budget before it...
Kirby: United Airlines Is A “Three-Year-Old Startup Embedded In A 98-Year-Old Airline”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was in Houston yesterday voicing a recurring theme, asserting that United is a “three-year-old startup embedded in a 98-year-old airline.” What does he mean and is he correct? United Airlines, The 2020 “Startup” Carrier...
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”...
American Airlines Takes A Victory Lap
It was a remarkably smooth Thanksgiving holiday for US airlines and now American Airlines is taking a victory lap in celebration. American Airlines Celebrates Smooth Operations Over Thanksgiving Holiday Mild weather was a huge factor, but I do think...
United Airlines Will Extend Elite Status For Some Travelers Impacted By War In Israel
With flights to Israel still suspended, United Airlines will proactively extend MileagePlus Premier status for select travelers impacted by these flight cuts. United Airlines Will Extend Elite Status For Travelers Impacted By Israel Service Suspension As noted by Zach...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Reminded To Actually Charge For Alcohol Onboard
Flight attendants at United Airlines were warned not to engage in “self-help” at this point in contract negotiations, which includes failing to charge passengers for food and drinks sold onboard. United Airlines Flight Attendant Union: Don’t Comp Alcohol Or...
A Bizarre Escape From Southwest Airlines
I’m having a lot of trouble making sense of a man who decided to jump off a Southwest Airlines flight after boarding and make a dash for it across the tarmac… Bizarre: Man Jumps Out of Overwing Exit On...
Naked Woman Tripping on Mushrooms Attacks Airport Passengers
A naked woman high on mushrooms wrapped her legs around one male passenger, slapped two cops, and assaulted a female passenger before being arrested. Just another day at the airport… Naked Woman Attacks Passengers, Police After Ingesting Mushrooms The...
US-Canada Border Checkpoints Reopen After Vehicle Explosion Sparked Terrorist Concerns
Three of the four bridges linking Canada and the United States in upstate New York have reopened, as has Buffalo International Airport, with authorities now downplaying initial fears of terrorism linked to a fiery vehicle explosion on the Niagara...
American Airlines Cuts Last International Flight From Seattle
American Airlines is scrapping its last remaining international flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), marking an end to a multi-year experiment. Seattle Loses Last International Flight On American Airlines To great surprise, American Airlines announced plans to add longhaul...
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...
Why Service Will End Earlier On Your Next United Airlines Flight
United Airlines is implementing a new rule for flight attendants that will lead to cabins being prepared for landing earlier than at present in an effort to protect them from injury from turbulence. United Airlines Implements New Rule To...
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...
Schiphol Airport Fumes After Netherlands Scraps Plan To Cut Flights
Irony of ironies, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is angry that flights will not be cut next summer after the Dutch government abandoned its controversial plans to reduce flights. Dutch Government Has Change OF Heart – No Flights Cuts At Amsterdam...
UPDATE: United Airlines Will Not Resume Service To Israel On November 24
UPDATE: United Airlines will NOT resume service to Israel on November 24, 2023 as earlier reported. Initial reports, blamed on a public relations agency contracted by United, were incorrect. A United spokesperson told Live And Let’s Fly: Our Tel...
Confirmed: United Airlines Won’t Raise Elite Status Requirements In 2024
United Airlines will not raise spending requirements to earn MileagePlus Premier elite status in 2024. In fact, it will still give a starter bonus, as it has the last two years. No Change To United MileagePlus Premier Status Spending...
United Airlines Adds Florida Flights To Winter Schedule, Including Non-Hub Routes
United Airlines will offer more flights to Florida this winter than it ever has, with a 20% increase over last year and even a return of some non-hub routes. For snow seekers, more ski routes have been added as...
United Airlines Promises More Meal Service Improvements
“I do think if you fly United today the food experience is dramatically better than where it was a year ago.” -Andrew Nocella, Chief Commercial Officer at United Airlines I would wholeheartedly agree. But the work is not done....
