In a move it hopes will help end its streak of quarterly losses, Spirit Airlines has reached a deal with Airbus to delay future A320neo aircraft deliveries. Spirit will also furlough hundreds of pilots in a bid to cut...
United Airlines Restricting Award Space To Partners
In what appears to be a change to longstanding policy, United Airlines is no longer making all of its “saver level” award space available to members of partner frequent flyer programs. If this is indeed a new trend, it...
Alaska Airlines Receives $160 Million In Compensation From Boeing For 737 MAX 9
Alaska Airlines has already received $160 million in compensation from Boeing for the occurrence and fallout from a mid-flight exit door blowout on a 737 MAX 9 jet. Boeing Pays Alaska Airlines $160 Million In Initial Compensation On January...
Rampant Thievery On Air Force One…By White House Press Corps
When I worked at the White House I always dreamed of a ride on Air Force One but the closest I ever got was several hundred yards away…who knows what kind of glasses or dishes or blankets I might...
United CEO Scott Kirby Tells Employees: Don’t Be Defensive, But Focus On Safety
We’re seeing a concerted effort across every department at United Airlines to renew and refresh a focus on safety, an effort spearheaded by CEO Scott Kirby as negative headlines concerning maintenance on United Airlines continue to make headlines around...
United Airlines 787-10 Diverts After “Roller Coaster” Turbulence Injures Several Onboard
A United Airlines 787-10 bound for Newark was forced to divert after encountering severe “roller coaster” turbulence during final approach. United Airlines 787-10 Diverts After Strong Winds, “Roller Coaster” Turbulence Over Newark Scuttle Landing Heavy winds and turbulence that...
United Airlines Makes Wheelchair Travel Easier
United Airlines has launched a new digital tool on its app and website that makes it easier for passengers who use a wheelchair to identify flights that can best accommodate the specific dimensions of their mobility device. United Airlines...
United Airlines Will Install Larger Overhead Bins On Embraer E175 Fleet
United Airlines will install larger overhead bins across its SkyWest-operated Embraer E175 fleet. Larger Overhead Bins Coming To United Airlines Embraer E175 Fleet Operated by SkyWest These new bins will be available on 50 aircraft with a 76-seat configuration...
Spirit Airlines Challenges Network Carriers In New Route Announcement
Spirit Airlines is going back to the basics with a handful of new routes that directly challenge its network competitors as the ultra-low-cost carrier attempts to return to profitability. New Spirit Airlines Routes Directly Challenge Alaska, Delta, United With...
United Airlines Now Allows Pooling Of MileagePlus Miles, With One Catch [Tech Glitch Resolved]
3/26/2024 UPDATE: Functionality has been restored. You can access the tool to pool your United miles here. Has anyone done this? How smooth was the process for you? United Airlines Suspends Pooling Of MileagePlus Miles, Blames Technical Glitch 3/22/2204...
United Airlines Faces Increased Government Oversight, Certification Delays
After a string of recent mechanical incidents at United Airlines, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulators are stepping up oversight, potentially placing United’s growth plan in danger. FAA Steps Up Oversight Of United Airlines Late last night, a memo was...
Cool: United Airlines Will Let You “Waitlist” Preferred Seat Onboard
United Airlines is rolling out a new app feature that will not just notify you if a preferred seat becomes available onboard, but automatically move you. This marks another great United app innovation. Let’s explore the details. United App...
JetBlue Retreats In Los Angeles
As it seeks a return to profitability, JetBlue is retreating from Los Angeles and also suspending nearly half of its service to South America. JetBlue Cuts Service To Eight Cities From Los Angeles In a memo to employees reviewed...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Addresses Safety In Note To Frequent Flyers
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has sent a note to frequent flyers emphasizing the carrier will “learn the right lessons” from a string of recent aircraft maintenance incidents and vowing that a culture of safety is paramount at United...
Investigators Suggest Cockpit Mishap With Flight Attendant Caused LATAM 787 To Plunge
This story just keeps getting stranger… The latest theory of LATAM flight LA800 is that a flight attendant serving a meal in the 787 cockpit was to blame for inadvertently triggering a chain reaction that sent the aircraft plunging....
United Airlines Debuts Facial Scanning Technology At Two Hubs
United Airlines has debuted new facial scanning technology in coordination with TSAPreCheck at two of its hubs: Chicago and Los Angeles. The implications are limited for now, but this lays the groundwork for a much more seamless airport experience...
Alaska Airlines No Longer Issues Paper Boarding Passes From Airport Kiosks…It’s Not So Bad
After Alaska Airlines announced last spring it would eliminate paper boarding passes from its airport kiosks, the restrictions are now in effect. To be honest, I’m now rather sanguine about these changes. No More Check-In Or Boarding Passes From...
Delta Air Lines Will Resume New York – Tel Aviv Service In June
Delta Air Lines will resume daily service to Tel Aviv on June 7, 2024 after an “extensive security risk assessment.” Official: New York – Tel Aviv Service On Delta Air Lines Resumes On June 7, 2024 In October 2024,...
United Airlines To Boeing: Stop Building 737 MAX 10
United Airlines has officially told Boeing to put the brakes on its 737 MAX 10 project for United, noting that production delays and certification concerns have forced United to plan for a fleet without an aircraft that was meant...
Wow: Another United Airlines Mechanical Incident, This Time A Boeing 777-300ER Diversion In Australia
Last week was simply horrible for United Airlines, with multiple mechanical issues that raised questions about the carrier and its maintenance and also raised safety concerns about Boeing. Today, another incident occurred, this time involving a diversion of a...
