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A recent incident on a Delta flight has highlighted the frustrations passengers often face with carry-on baggage policies. A passenger, who was asked to gate-check her bag due to full overhead bins, boarded the plane only to find ample space available. Expressing her frustration, she mentioned to a flight attendant that she "went to college with" Delta CEO Ed Bastian. The flight attendant retorted, "you should have kept in touch."
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is expected to make a ruling today on the proposed merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. This decision follows extensive negotiations over potential conditions that Alaska Airlines might accept to avoid government opposition. There are indications of possible concessions that could be required.
Boeing’s next-generation widebody aircraft, the 777X, is encountering further difficulties as its test fleet has been grounded. The aircraft, already delayed by several years, faces new setbacks after cracks were discovered in a critical component.
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Former NFL offensive lineman Gosder Cherilus was arrested Sunday morning after Delta Air Lines flight 154 from Boston to Dublin returned to its origin. The 40-year-old ex-professional athlete reportedly urinated on a fellow passenger.
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Boeing and Lockheed Martin are reportedly considering selling their space launch business, United Launch Alliance (ULA), to Sierra Space, a subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation. The discussions are in the preliminary stages, according to Reuters. ULA, which competes with SpaceX for government payload launches, has previously attempted to sell its rocket business without success.
A wheelchair assistant working for a company such as Prospect or PrimeFlight faced an unexpected altercation involving disembarking American Airlines passengers. The incident occurred on a flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Peter Miralles, who tweeted about the incident, described it as "a rough, low paying job" that typically does not involve physical confrontations.
After hitting a dynamic certification testing milestone in the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland seatmaker AliceBluAero expects to receive UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval for its Quantum SALF lie-flat seat in December and will start the validation process with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in January 2025.
A recent TikTok trend emphasizes the "demure" and correct way to perform everyday tasks. This trend has extended to various domains, including air travel, where an American Airlines flight attendant shared tips on efficient bag storage.
JetBlue is currently facing significant challenges and attempting a turnaround after reporting earnings of just $25 million in the second quarter, traditionally its strongest period. The airline has underperformed for 15 years, resulting in the departure of its CEO and the return of veteran talent.
Spirit Airlines has shifted away from its traditional business model of offering the cheapest possible fares and generating revenue through fees. The airline now offers a first-class bundle called "Go Big," which includes their 'big front seat' along with a carry-on, checked bag, priority boarding, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary snacks and drinks.
UNI Global Union and IndustriALL are urging international fashion brands to maintain their long-term commitment to Bangladesh, aiming to secure the country's democratic and economic future.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has delighted travelers and aviation enthusiasts for years with its Pokémon-themed jets. Now it’s playing Pokémon-themed inflight safety and disembarkation videos aboard two themed aircraft: “Pikachu Jet NH” and “Eevee Jet NH,” a Boeing 787 and a Boeing 777, respectively.
A Montana woman has pleaded guilty to lunging at the controls of a Cape Air Cessna 402 just as it was landing at Havre Airport on March 21, 2023, nearly causing it to crash. Tracy Lynn Eagleman, 36, of Havre will be sentenced in December and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. She is being held in jail until sentencing.
Alaska Airlines' acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines has received approval from the Department of Justice (DOJ). After two extensions of the deadline for the DOJ to file an antitrust suit, it appeared there were ongoing negotiations that might have led to a settlement. However, the government allowed the time to file to lapse without action.
Bilt Rewards points will no longer transfer to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, as confirmed by Bilt Vice President Richard Kerr. "They had a three-year deal with Hawaiian, which came to an end," Kerr stated. He explained that since Hawaiian Airlines is expected to merge with Alaska Airlines, also a Bilt transfer partner, it was not practical to extend the agreement.
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) requiring operators of all Boeing 787 models to inspect the flight deck seat switches. This directive follows a sudden forward pitch incident involving a Dreamliner off Australia last March, which resulted in injuries to 50 people. The dive occurred due to an "uncommanded horizontal movement" of the captain's seat, causing the yoke to be pushed forward. Unbelted passengers and crew were thrown about the cabin, with some sustaining serious injuries.
German workers in the gaming industry, alongside their union ver.di, a UNI affiliate, have issued a series of demands at devcom, Europe’s largest electronic game developer conference currently taking place in Cologne.
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