Throughout its nearly 50-year history, Southwest Airlines has never had to furlough an employee. But COVID-19 represents a unique and burdensome challenge. While Southwest is not out of the woods yet, an outpouring of support from employees may again...
Air Canada Restoring Meal Service, Introducing Celebrity Chef Meals In Economy Class
Good news for Air Canada flyers as the airline will re-introduce meal service across its network and introduce new chef-inspired meals on longhaul flights even in economy class. Meal Service Returning To Air Canada By the end of July,...
Philadelphia Airport Baggage Claim Becomes War Zone
I took the weekend off and am now catching up on stories that I missed. One story that caught my attention was a brutal fight that took place in the baggage claim area of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). As...
American Airlines Cuts Meals In First Class – Does It Matter?
Over the weekend, American Airlines announced that it would scale back meal service in domestic premium cabins. As innocuous as that seems with all the worries on our plate, it is a shortsighted move and insulting to customers. Yet...
How Pakistan International Airlines Plans To Skirt Blacklist
You may soon see Pakistan International Airlines planes again in Europe and the United States even as the airline remains banned. How? PIA has a plan to carefully avoid the current blacklist that prohibits it from flying to the...
Spirit Airlines Bad Reputation Is Undeserved
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American Airlines Pulled Off a Coup
American Airlines has announced a new partnership with JetBlue, adding to its recent partnership with Alaska Airlines. The carrier has pulled off a coup while no one is thinking of travel. Will it pay off? If you are considering booking...
Post-Coronavirus Travel Plans, Expectations
Some countries are beginning to re-open even as the US is experiencing the most daily new cases. I’ve been considering my travel plans post-coronavirus and adjusting my expectations. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Would You Splurge For Caviar + Champagne In A Busy Airport Concourse?
A question: would you splurge for caviar and Champagne in a busy airport concourse at LAX before your flight? Petrossian Caviar & Champagne At LAX Who knows if it will survive COVID-19, but Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has...
Following JetBlue, Alaska Airlines Bulks Up In Los Angeles
JetBlue is not the only airline which will bulk up service in Los Angeles. Alaska Airlines has announced its own expansion from Southern California which will add service to several cities at LAX, including new transcontinental and Hawaiian routes....
The Three Stooges Suffer Epic Meltdown On Spirit Airlines
Not sure how I missed this earlier in the week, but an absolutely shameful meltdown by three Spirit Airlines passengers requires our examination. All apparently over a flight delay… Meltdown: Spirit Employees Attacked Over Flight Delay By Three Angry...
No Mask, No Flight…Delta Requires Doctor’s Waiver To Avoid Face Coverings
If you thought the old “I’ve got a medical condition” excuse would work, Delta has news for you: you’ll at least need to forge a doctor’s note or sound convincing. Yes, I’m being facetious, but on a serious note,...
How We Could See Only Five U.S. Airlines Survive Our Dystopian Era
COVID-19 cases are surging in the USA, antibodies are now thought to only last 2-4 months, and the efficacy of a potential vaccination doubtful. Let’s imagine a world in which things do not get better. What will this pandemic...
Details: Pilots Officially Ink Deal With United To Limit Furloughs
United Airlines and the pilot’s union representing United pilots have inked a wide-ranging deal that will minimize the pain of any involuntary furloughs by preparing pilots to bounce back quickly if demand returns. Details: United Inks Furlough Deal With...
Black Woman Sues American Airlines After Being Accused Of Kidnapping White Child
A Black social worker has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming that flight attendants accused her of kidnapping a White child she was escorting to Southern California. Black Woman Accused Of Kidnapping White Toddler On American Airlines Files...
British Airways Retiring 747 Fleet…Maybe?
Another chapter nears an end for the storied Boeing program, as British Airways prepares to retire its 747 fleet. But three words still give me hope… British Airways Will Retire Its 28-Aircraft 747 Fleet British Airways is the largest...
Pictures: JetBlue Restores Meal Service To Mint (And It Looks Tasty As Ever)
While other airlines continue to engage in cost-cutting in the name of hygiene theatre, JetBlue has quietly restored meal service to its Mint flights. Here’s a look at the JetBlue summer 2020 menu. JetBlue Mint Meal Service In Pandemic...
The Strategy Behind The JetBlue – American Airlines “Strategic” Partnership
JetBlue and American Airlines surprised by the world by announcing a strategic partnership today that will introduce codesharing routes and reciprocal benefits for frequent flyers. While the “enemy of my enemy is my friend” argument comes into play, the...
Aeroflot’s Dream Of Glory Mimics Russia’s
Aeroflot Russian Airlines dreams of glory. It wants to become a swanky, luxurious, powerful airline heralded by the world and sought after by elites. Sounds like Mother Russia, doesn’t it? Aeroflot Dreams Of Glory A lot of change is...
Norwegian Accuses Boeing Of Fraud And Breach Of Contract
Escalating beyond harsh words, Norwegian filed a lawsuit against Boeing on Monday alleging “gross negligence, fraud and breach of contract.” Lawsuit Details: Norwegian Sues Boeing Norwegian recently cancelled orders for 97 aircrafts, a mix of 92 Boeing 737 MAX...
