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A Spirit Airlines flight from California to Las Vegas experienced significant delays, leading to a breakdown among gate agents and frustration among passengers. One agent, attempting to manage the situation, addressed the crowd: "Everybody’s attention right now! Right now! Alright, now, [do you all] wanna get on this flight or not?" She continued, expressing her frustration: "Everyone’s gonna shut up and we’re gonna say this once, and we’ll only gonna say this again ’cause we’re frustrated as hell!" The specific cause of her anger was unclear, but it prompted a strong...
Air New Zealand has responded to a petition in the City of New Plymouth, North Island, which considered banning g-string bikinis from public pools. The airline has added flights to the South Pacific, promoting "freedom of choice" in swimwear.
November 1-3 marks this year's ZorkFest in Las Vegas. Last year, the event took place in Reno, which was less convenient but still offered a beautiful setting. The sessions were held in a suite with historical significance, as it was where a future President first interacted with a porn star who later became widely known.
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Each Saturday morning, Adrian Waltz reviews newly added and removed flights from airline schedules. This week, he noted a significant update from American Airlines.
BermudAir, a boutique airline connecting Bermuda with US and Canadian East Coast destinations, anticipates the delivery of its new ‘Aisle Class’ business seats by the end of 2024. The airline is still finalizing the layout of passenger accommodations (LOPA) for its two Embraer E175 aircraft.
Candace McGraw, CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), was recently appointed as the first female Chair of Airports Council International (ACI) World. In her new role, McGraw has outlined her vision for the organization and reflected on the achievements at CVG during her tenure.
American Airlines is a major global carrier with a rich history and extensive route network. The airline has faced financial challenges but has overcome them through mergers and acquisitions. American has made numerous industry firsts and has a large fleet with numerous heritage liveries.
Basic economy tickets on American Airlines come with disadvantages, such as unfavorable boarding positions and limited flexibility. Earning frequent flyer miles and status is less fruitful with basic economy tickets compared to standard economy tickets. Basic economy passengers on American Airlines face high baggage fees and cannot choose their seats without incurring a fee.
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in the nation's airport infrastructure, allocating $289 million in funding to upgrade 129 airports across the United States. This initiative is part of the broader Investing in America agenda, aiming to enhance airport efficiency, capacity, and sustainability amid a surge in travel demand.
The Sri Lankan government announced that it will restructure SriLankan Airlines instead of selling a minority stake, following a lack of suitable bids from interested parties. Despite efforts to make the airline more attractive by absorbing some of its debt, the government found none of the proposals satisfactory.
JetBlue Mosaic members can now match their status with four major airlines: Flying Blue, Alaska Airlines MVP, AAdvantage on American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines A-list. The benefits of these status matches include accelerated earn rates, priority check-in and boarding, access to lounges, and complimentary seating upgrades.
Hermeus is testing its proprietary precooler technology with the Pratt & Whitney F100 engine. This video shows some of the best camera angles from testing.
Airlines demonstrate loyalty to frequent fliers by providing complimentary lounge access with amenities such as comfortable seating, WiFi, and refreshments. Airport lounges offer a tranquil environment equipped with conveniences like showers, meeting rooms, and local cuisine options. Various airlines have exclusive lounges at their hub airports, offering travelers a VIP experience before their flights.
American Airlines flight 2045 from San Francisco to Miami was forced to evacuate due to a fire inside the aircraft cabin on Friday. The Airbus A321 was boarding for its trip to Miami at 12:15 p.m. when smoke reportedly filled the cabin, prompting crew members to evacuate the aircraft. Passengers exited via both emergency slides and the still-attached jetbridge.
On a preliminary basis, Lufthansa Group has achieved an Adjusted EBIT of EUR 686 million in the second quarter of 2024, down from EUR 1.1 billion in the previous year. A market-related decline in yields across all traffic regions, particularly in Asia, negatively impacted results. The unit costs of the Group’s passenger airlines remained at the previous year's level. Adjusted free cash flow for Lufthansa Group amounted to EUR 573 million.
The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 757-200 aircraft. This directive, driven by concerns over structural integrity, focuses on planes that have been "modified by particular supplemental type certificates."
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Butler National a supplemental type certificate for installing Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics' new standby altimeter and attitude indicator in Learjet Models 23 through 60.
American Airlines AAdvantage miles expire after 24 months of inactivity unless you earn or redeem miles with the airline or its partners. With Frontier Airlines, you must earn miles every 12 months to keep them from expiring. Spirit Airlines Free Spirit points expire after 12 months of no activity, but you can earn and redeem points with Spirit or its non-airline partners.