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JetBlue is currently facing significant challenges. The airline has transformed into a smaller version of a fee-based legacy carrier, sacrificing much of its competitive edge. As a result, it is now struggling financially and attempting to fend off activist investor Carl Icahn.
JetBlue is set to reduce its service at Washington's National Airport this winter, one of only three U.S. airports with legally limited flight numbers, facilitating profitability.
A man was arrested at Santiago airport on Tuesday after causing significant damage to the American Airlines check-in area. The individual, reportedly of Haitian descent, had purchased a ticket to Miami, only to discover upon arrival that the ticket was fraudulent.
Air France has taken a 20% ownership stake in Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), which will transition from the Star Alliance to SkyTeam on September 1. In a bid to attract customers from competing alliances, SAS EuroBonus is offering a status match.
A guest at a Hyatt all-inclusive resort reportedly drank excessively, leading to the entire party being cut off from alcohol for the day. One member of the affected group shared their experience, stating, "A person in our party got a bit too drunk and was escorted to her room. We were informed after that it meant that we were all cut off from alcohol for that entire day." The individual expressed frustration over the policy, particularly since their trip was part of a wedding package.
A passenger at the gate area of a Delta flight captured a photo of a woman preparing to board for Detroit, accompanied by a large dog and four carry-on items.
Flying standby can be a viable option to avoid delays, but the process has become increasingly challenging. During major airline events, finding available seats may take days, and other airlines might also be fully booked during peak travel times. American Airlines, in particular, has made it more difficult to standby for an earlier flight. European airlines often do not allow standby at all. Status with an airline can help, but booking a backup flight on a second airline and canceling if it's not needed is advisable—especially if using miles that offer free cancellation and...
A passenger at Miami International Airport brought another man, shrink-wrapped in green plastic, to the check-in counters for South American airline LATAM. The assisting passenger carefully lifted and placed the wrapped individual on a baggage scale. Later, the man in green plastic hopped away from the check-in area.
Vietnam Airlines has announced a status match offer for travelers. As a SkyTeam member and partner with Delta Air Lines, this offer is expected to attract significant interest.
A United Airlines passenger on a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O’Hare utilized an empty middle seat beside his window seat by setting up a second laptop on the tray table. This unconventional use of space led another passenger to speculate if he had purchased the extra seat for work purposes, noting, “I think I found myself more impressed than annoyed.”
The Atlanta airport, known for its dual roles of serving political interests and supporting Delta Air Lines, recently faced criticism for a social media post following a tragic incident. On Tuesday, two Delta employees were killed in a tire explosion at an airport maintenance hangar. The airport expressed condolences on Twitter using Delta's corporate slogan "keep climbing."
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has introduced a new promotion offering four methods to expedite progress towards elite status. Members can log into their Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards account, navigate to 'my account,' and register for the offer under promotions.
A Southwest Airlines tug crashed through a wall and into an employee break room at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday. A social media user commented, “did someone say there’s fresh doughnuts in the ready room!!?”
A cabin crew website recently explored the appropriateness of pressing the flight attendant call button, revealing varying responses based on airline, flight phase, and class of service. Asian or Middle Eastern carriers generally accommodate such requests, while U.S.-based attendants often disapprove.
September 1 Rent Day marks a significant change for Bilt Mastercard users. It is the final occasion where cardholders can earn double points on up to 10,000 points, including tax payments. Starting October 1, the bonus will be capped at 1,000 additional points, and tax payments will no longer count.
Delta will charge 425,000 SkyMiles one-way from Atlanta to Santiago, Chile in business class on April 17th.
An American Airlines passenger expressed dismay when the individual seated next to him in first class was observed "blatantly watching porn" as the plane awaited takeoff. The incident has raised questions about appropriate behavior and content consumption on flights.
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Bilt Rewards has announced a new initiative allowing customers to earn points on all purchases made at Walgreens, regardless of the credit card used for payment. This is in addition to any existing credit card rewards.
Several XpresSpa locations have begun offering free 25-minute Zero Gravity Massage Lounger sessions to Priority Pass customers. This benefit is not extended by American Express and Capital One for non-lounge experiences, while Chase excludes restaurants but includes these visits.