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JetBlue’s seat back entertainment map recently labeled much of Israel as “Palestinian Territories” in significantly larger text, overlaying the entire state of Israel. This incident follows a situation where police were called on a passenger who commented on the Hamas massacre of Israel on October 7th, in response to a flight attendant wearing a Palestine pin. The crewmember reportedly used her position to suppress customer speech.
The airport security checkpoint has become the stage for a viral social media trend known as the "airport tray aesthetic." Passengers, particularly from Generation Z, are curating and photographing the contents of their TSA bins.
A passenger is seeking compensation after purchasing a full-fare business class ticket on Qatar Airways for a flight from Miami to Doha. Despite an otherwise pleasant experience, their rest was disturbed by "exotic birds being transported in cargo directly below us."
Chase’s no annual fee Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is back with its best-ever initial bonus offer: $900 after spending $6,000 on purchases within three months of account opening.
Disney theme park visits have seen a decline, possibly due to rising prices. A frequent visitor noted, "When I go with my daughter, the two most common t-shirts are (1) families in matching shirts, '[X] Family Takes Disney [Year]' and (2) Dads wearing N.W.A.-styled 'Straight Outta Cash'."
American Airlines has introduced changes to the duration of travel credits, offering new options for customers to maximize their benefits. During the pandemic, many airlines eliminated change fees on most tickets, a practice that continues today. This policy allows travelers more flexibility, though travel credits often come with expiration dates.
On July 25, 1909, Louis Blériot landed near Dover Castle in Kent, England, in a Blériot XI, becoming the first person to cross the English Channel in a heavier-than-air airplane. Over a century later, in August 2024, that pioneering spirit continued when 17-year-old Isla Watson became the first person to complete an Electric Flying Scholarship from The Air League, an aviation and aerospace social mobility charity founded in 1909.
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Codeshares are a contentious practice in the airline industry, where one airline sells a seat on another airline’s flight while presenting it as their own. For instance, a passenger might find themselves on an Air Canada plane with an Air Canada crew and check-in process, but holding a ticket labeled as a United Airlines flight. This occurs even if United Airlines does not operate between those cities.
American Airlines will be removed from the S&P 500 index before market open on Monday, September 23rd. The airline will be reassigned to the S&P MidCap 400.
In the late 2010s, as the doored suite category of aircraft seating transitioned from first class to business class, regulators began referring to them as “mini-suites.” The term "mini" underscores a key visibility distinction between a first-class suite with doors and walls that flight attendants cannot see over, and a business-class suite where the walls and doors are low enough for clear visibility.
Resort fees, often mandatory and added to the advertised price of a hotel room, have been a source of frustration for many travelers. These fees are seen as deceptive because they do not reflect the true cost of staying at a hotel.
Data from aviation analytics company Cirium highlights the U.S. airports with the most non-stop destinations, identifying Chicago O’Hare as the leader in connectivity.
San Diego, CA (September 6, 2024) – Jesus Arellano and his coworkers at Reliance Metal Center in National City, CA, have successfully voted out Teamsters Local 683 union officials. The vote, in which 80% of Reliance Metal Center trucking and warehouse employees participated to oust the union, took place on August 19 and received certification from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on September 3. Arellano and his colleagues obtained the vote with free legal aid from National Right to Work Foundation staff attorneys.
Inflight Dublin, a prominent airline content service provider offering its Everhub-branded wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) hardware and software, is exploring system integrations with inflight connectivity (IFC) providers to facilitate real-time credit card transactions via Everhub.
Lufthansa begins fitting Allegris first class to initial A350
On September 5, 2024, an incident in Las Vegas prompted a counterterrorism response when a hotel guest reportedly crafted a flamethrower using bongs, butane, and meth pipes. "While speaking with officers, Hamilton, who was covered in a black oily substance, reportedly said he was running from two people in the stairwell," according to Las Vegas Locally.
American Airlines is implementing a new strategy to encourage passengers to check their bags, aiming to streamline the boarding process for international flights. The airline's latest initiative involves offering a free checked bag lottery at airport kiosks during check-in.
When takeoff and landing slots at Washington’s Reagan National Airport were allocated, 10% were reserved for private aviation. The airport's proximity to D.C., right across the river from the White House, has historically necessitated strict protocols. Following the events of 9/11, when the national air system was shut down for two days, Reagan National remained closed for 23 days.
A woman shared her experience as a middle seat passenger stuck between two manspreaders on a Flair Airlines flight from Winnipeg to Edmonton. She described how the man at the window seat encroached into her space, and despite her attempts to nudge his legs back, he did not comply. She eventually resorted to pushing his knee more aggressively.