American Airlines lawsuit over credit card scandal remains in court

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American Airlines lawsuit over credit card scandal remains in court

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Gary Leff Chief Financial Officer | View from the Wing

By Sky Industry News

Aug 5, 2024

The lawsuit against American Airlines concerning AAdvantage account shutdowns for using credit card signup offers intended for others has not been dismissed or moved to Texas as the airline requested. Instead, it has been moved to private dispute resolution.

A passenger questioned United Airlines on social media about being placed in a substandard hotel after their flight was delayed overnight due to controllable reasons. The passenger tweeted: "@united Why did you send us to a cockroach and bug infested hotel with a stained disgusting mattress (The Greentree Inn Houston IAH Airport) after a terrible, long day of delays and inconveniences?"

United Airlines has reportedly offered up to $2,500 in travel vouchers seeking volunteers to take a flight the next day. Charles V Payne tweeted: "Oh, snap. They just went to $2,500 said was equivalent to trip to Hawaii. 25 people got on line.. plane can't depart until issue is settled."

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An airline pilot shared insights into their daily routine through a Twitter thread titled “A Day in the Life (of an airline pilot).” The thread provides a detailed look at the preparations and activities involved in getting flights off the ground.

A Frontier Airlines pilot was seen being taken away in handcuffs, highlighting that even pilots are subject to fees on Frontier unless they are in law enforcement custody.

Air New Zealand faces internal conflict between two rival flight attendant unions. One union negotiated free hotel breakfast and objects that members of the other union receive it as well. Additionally, there is dissatisfaction that this benefit is only available at some hotels.