Public meltdown at Fort Lauderdale Airport captures attention online

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Public meltdown at Fort Lauderdale Airport captures attention online

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Gary Leff Chief Financial Officer | View from the Wing

By Sky Industry News

Jul 13, 2024

News and notes from around the internet:

A woman had a public meltdown directed at her boyfriend at Fort Lauderdale Airport in Florida. The incident, which occurred in front of other travelers, was captured on video. "You’re a f**king loser, I hope you drop de*d," she shouted. "You dumbf**ker! Because of you. Like literally because of…" tweeted Collin Rugg on July 12, 2024.

In other news, British Airways Avios redemptions for LATAM have been devalued by 60% or more. Additionally, EU competition authorities appear to have approved Lufthansa's acquisition of ITA Airways (the new Alitalia) as part of a trade for Italy’s support for a second term for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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Miami airport has been described as a challenging place to arrive from abroad. A post shared by ONLY in DADE on Instagram highlights this sentiment.

Lauren Franco shared her frustration with American Airlines after being left stranded waiting for luggage until 2:00 AM. "Worst experience flying @AmericanAir EVER," she tweeted on July 11, 2024. Despite attempts to contact customer service and the airport, no assistance was provided.

Finally, CCTV footage shows a LATAM Brasil Boeing 777-300 experiencing a tail strike incident while departing Milan Malpensa Airport on Tuesday. The aircraft reportedly suffered significant damage and has been grounded since then.