Alerts Sign-up
News and notes from around the internet have surfaced various intriguing stories.
Gianmarco Soresi tweeted on September 12, 2024, highlighting that Allegiant Airlines charges for a glass of water but offers ice for free. The tweet included a photo and stated, "Real men of genius. Allegiant airlines charges for a glass of water but you know what’s free? Ice. Now we wait."
In another development, Audi On Demand, formerly known as Silvercar, will cease operations on September 30.
A viral incident involving an American Airlines passenger has also drawn attention. The passenger was seen spitting and shoving her way through baggage claim. A tweet by Clown World ™ on September 11, 2024, called for severe consequences: "Lock her up for life!"
Environmental concerns were raised regarding Trump International Hotel in Chicago. Reports indicate that the hotel killed thousands of fish in violation of environmental laws.
A petition on Change.org aims to stop Paul Singer & Elliott Management from destroying jobs, culture, and legacy.
Porter Airlines faced criticism after involuntarily bumping a 14-year-old girl traveling solo from her flight.
United Airlines missed an opportunity to engage with MKBHD regarding their big Starlink announcement. Lulu Cheng Meservey commented on this lapse via Twitter on September 13, 2024: "What a missed opportunity by United... Would’ve been..."
Lastly, standard preparations for connecting flights in Charlotte were noted with an image showing a man's setup at Denver airport shared by user KyleJRgray23.
The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 2, 2024.
As the year comes to an end, Simple Flying reflects on 2024's developments.
Tracy Sialega-Fili, a Samoan-American former employee of Hawaiian Airlines, is seeking greater cultural understanding after her termination due to a traditional Samoan tattoo.
The commercial aviation sector, known for its modern advancements, also embraces nostalgia through retro liveries.
United States airlines are seeing a notable shift towards premium seating options as travel demand continues to evolve post-pandemic.
Airline group IAG is in discussions with satellite internet provider Starlink to potentially equip its aircraft with the company's inflight WiFi service.
Alerts Sign-up
Alerts Sign-up
