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Various updates on air travel etiquette and airline services

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Various updates on air travel etiquette and airline services
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News and notes from around the internet highlight various aspects of air travel etiquette and developments.

James Breeden, a passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight, shared his frustrations regarding in-flight behavior. "Your bare feet shouldn’t extend into another passenger’s space. Air travel in 2024 on my @SouthwestAir flight this morning. People just don’t seem to know how to behave in public anymore," he tweeted.

In another instance, Chris Sloan praised American Airlines for recognizing his loyalty. "Hi @AmericanAir. I was on AA176 HND-DFW today. An American AAngel purser Maura Curley-Collins recognized my reaching 2 million miles status on American and 32-year membership in AAdvantage with a bottle of Japanese rice wine and a sweet letter. She is just outstanding & one of…" Sloan expressed his appreciation via Twitter.

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Fiji Airways announced a new route connecting Nadi (NAN) to Dallas (DFW), set to begin on December 10. The flights will operate three times weekly using the Airbus A350-900. The schedule includes FJ890 departing NAN at 9:15 PM and arriving at DFW at 3:20 PM, and FJ891 departing DFW at 9:55 PM and arriving at NAN at 5:20 AM (+2 days).

Delta Airlines passengers voiced their frustrations over services not received despite payment, as noted by a user identified as MackAndSteeze.

Lastly, Cathay Pacific plans to refresh The Wing lounge in 2026, marking its first update in a decade. Known for its premium shower suites, The Cabanas, the lounge continues to be favored by travelers for its amenities.

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