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Category Archives: News

News

Nasty, Hair-Pulling Brawl Over Overhead Bin Space

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 15, 2021November 14, 2023 15 Comments
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Somehow I missed this earlier in the week, but the video below brings disputes over overhead bin space to a whole new level. All I can say is that fighting with fellow passengers concerning overhead bin space is always...

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CDC: It’s Safe To Travel If You’re Vaccinated

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 2, 2021November 14, 2023 17 Comments
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has backtracked and now says it is safe for Americans who are vaccinated to travel both domestically and internationally. Thank goodness the politics caught up with the science. CDC: Vaccinated Americans Are...

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Restrictions Loom For Basic Economy Tickets

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 29, 2021November 14, 2023 10 Comments
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The gravy train of unlimited free changes may soon be over for the cheapest airline tickets, with flexibility for basic economy tickets set to expire at the end of the month for American, Delta, and United Airlines travelers. Restrictions...

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Airlines Pressure Biden Administration To Drop Travel Restrictions

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 24, 2021November 14, 2023 19 Comments
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Airlines are pushing the Biden Administration to drop a number of travel restrictions including pre-flight testing requirement for travelers flying to the USA, if they are vaccinated. They also want U.S. health officials to unequivocally state that vaccinated travelers...

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Paris Enters Month-Long Lockdown

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 19, 2021November 14, 2023 30 Comments
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The City of Lights is shutting down again in an attempt to stave off a third wave of COVID-19. From midnight, Paris will enter lockdown for one month. 2021 Paris Lockdown Over the last 24 hours, France has recorded...

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Horrific: United Flight Diverts After Man Bites Ear Off Seatmate

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 18, 2021November 14, 2023 25 Comments
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An agitated man on a United Airlines flight allegedly bit the ear off one passenger and broke the nose of another during a bloody brawl likely fueled by drugs. United Airlines Passenger Goes On Attack, Bites Ear Off Seatmate...

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“Serial Stowaway” Marilyn Hartman Arrested Again At Chicago O’Hare

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 18, 2021November 14, 2023 7 Comments
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“Serial stowaway” Marilyn Hartman was arrested again at Chicago O’Hare International Airport after violating the terms of her parole by visiting the busy airport. She was apprehended before she could even try to slip through a security checkpoint. This...

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USA Threatens To Ban Cathay Pacific

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 17, 2021November 14, 2023 5 Comments
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Citing unfair treatment for U.S. carriers in Hong Kong, the United States will scrutinize Cathay Pacific’s schedule and if found to “adversely affect the public interest” may ban Cathay Pacific from both cargo and passenger service to the USA....

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Spirit Airlines Launches Two Unique LGA Routes

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 9, 2021November 14, 2023 7 Comments
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New York LaGuardia airport is encumbered by a perimeter rule which prevents most long-distance flights. But there is one exception that Spirit Airlines is taking advantage of to launch an interesting pair of new routes. Spirit Airlines Launches Nonstop...

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Pilot Breaks Flight Attendant’s Arm In Lavatory Brawl

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 8, 2021November 14, 2023 9 Comments
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A pilot lost a tooth in a nasty onboard brawl over the lavatory, but not before breaking the arm of a flight attendant. Pilot Breaks Arm Of Flight Attendant, Loses Tooth, In Brawl Over Lavatory Use The incident occurred...

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How Pope Francis Flew To Iraq And Back

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 8, 2021November 14, 2023 11 Comments
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Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome, has just returned from a whirlwind three-day journey to Iraq. His trip included seven flights on two carriers. Seven Flights For Pope Francis Iraq Trip Francis became the first pope to ever travel...

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Cyber Attack Likely Compromised Your Frequent Flyer Data

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 5, 2021November 14, 2023 2 Comments
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A “highly sophisticated” cyber attack has comprised frequent flyer data for hundreds of thousands of travelers from airline loyalty programs around the world. Cyber Attack Harvests Frequent Flyer Data SITA is one of the largest aviation IT companies in...

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China Now Requires COVID-19 Anal Swab For Foreign Travelers

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 4, 2021March 4, 2021 31 Comments
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After a successful domestic trial demonstrating higher accuracy rates, China is now requiring COVID-19 anal swab testing for foreign travelers arriving from abroad. COVID-19 Anal Swab Test Mandatory For Travelers Arriving in China The New York Post reports that...

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Hyatt Faces Boycott For Hosting Conservative CPAC Event

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 2, 2021November 14, 2023 47 Comments
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Hyatt is facing anger from both ends of the ideological spectrum after first defending its decision to host the conservative CPAC conference in Orlando over the weekend, then criticizing the organization for its use of a stage that resembled...

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FAA Grounds 777s, Orders Thermal Inspections

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2021November 14, 2023 4 Comments
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has grounded a number of Boeing 777 aircraft which use Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines and ordered thermal imaging inspections to check for stress cracks. FAA Grounds 777 – Orders Thermal Inspections In an...

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Midair Engine Explosion On United Airlines 777-200 With 231 Passengers Onboard

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 20, 2021November 14, 2023 38 Comments
United Airlines 777-200 Engine Failure

A sobering incident occurred today when a United Airlines 777-200 traveling to Hawaii experienced a catastrophic engine failure today shortly after takeoff. The pictures and video border on terrifying. United Airlines 777-200 Suffers Catastrophic Engine Failure After Takeoff UA328,...

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Terrorist Attack Targets A320 At Saudi Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 15, 2021November 14, 2023 22 Comments
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Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen have again attacked Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, dropping a bombs and damaging a civilian Airbus A320 aircraft. Flyadeal Airbus A320 Targeted in Terrorist Attack in Saudi Arabia The attack occurred last Wednesday...

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Airline Executives Beg White House To Reject Domestic Testing

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 13, 2021November 14, 2023 8 Comments
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U.S. airline executives had a unified message for the White House during a virtual summit on Friday: no domestic testing. U.S. Airline Executives Oppose Domestic Testing At White House Meeting Airline executives from across the industry joined a virtual...

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Air Namibia Ceases Operations

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 11, 2021November 14, 2023 11 Comments
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Air Namibia, flag carrier of Namibia, has suspended all operations and will shortly be liquidated. Air Namibia Ends Operations, Will Be Liquidated In a late night announcement on Twitter, Air Namibia announced all flight operations would be suspended February...

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Buttigieg Hints Third Airline Bailout May Be Slipped Into Relief Bill

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 8, 2021November 14, 2023 15 Comments
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U.S. airlines have already been bailed out twice and are pining for a third bailout. While negotiations are ongoing, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed both an openness and confirmation of discussion on including a third bailout in a pending...

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