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A South Carolina man is facing felony charges after allegedly making terroristic threats at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on September 9, 2024. The incident occurred when Jared Peeler, frustrated by the lack of direct flights from Las Vegas to South Carolina, reportedly threatened to blow up the airport and made political remarks supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.
Southwest Airlines is set to move away from its first-come, first-served boarding process in favor of assigned seating, a decision that has sparked varied reactions among travelers. The airline asserts that the majority of passengers prefer assigned seats, though some loyal customers express regret over the impending change.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to implement a regulatory crackdown on scheduled charters like JSX, driven by pressure from competitors American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, along with the Air Line Pilots Association. The FAA aims to fast-track this action, with a proposed rulemaking expected this year and a final rule next year.
I checked into the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C., earlier this week. Or, more accurately, I attempted to check in. There was a long line at the desk but no line for elite check-in. However, there was nobody working elite check-in either.
In a startling incident at New York’s JFK Airport, a man went on a destructive rampage at the JetBlue check-in area, reportedly after being denied a ticket to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Onlookers were stunned as he shouted and caused significant damage to the airline’s kiosks.
In light of United Airlines' decision to roll out Starlink internet across both its mainline and regional fleet, providing the fastest, best-performing Wi-Fi in the sky and making it free for customers, questions arise about whether American Airlines will follow suit. Delta and JetBlue already offer free Wi-Fi, while Southwest and Alaska charge significantly less than American.
American Airlines has significantly reduced its operations in Austin, a city that has seen rapid airport growth over the years. The airline had previously expanded its presence there, although Southwest Airlines remained the dominant carrier. Now, American Airlines is scaling back to hub flights and limited leisure services to Mexico.
American Airlines is set to remove seat-back video screens from its Airbus A319 aircraft, which were ordered before US Airways management took over. These planes will undergo modifications to include more seats and larger overhead bins. Aviation watchdog JonNYC reported that the first aircraft will enter prototyping for the new cabin configuration in spring 2025.
When a flight is canceled and passengers are stranded overnight, airlines might provide hotel accommodations. This often depends on whether the delay is deemed within the airline's control, such as mechanical issues or crew shortages, or due to uncontrollable factors like weather or air traffic control problems.
Starting November 8, American Express cardholders will need to pay with an Amex card to utilize their Uber credits. This change affects those who previously used the funds from Platinum or Gold cards while paying the remaining charges with higher-earning cards such as the Sapphire Reserve.
On September 13, 2024, a video surfaced that sparked debate over the ethics of accepting a first-class upgrade while leaving a partner in coach. The video features a woman who received an upgrade and chose to film her husband's reaction from his seat in coach. His displeasure was evident.
American Airlines is set to introduce an Admirals Club at San Antonio International Airport, marking the first addition to its lounge network since Houston Intercontinental in 2017. This new development follows a previous announcement in fall 2021 regarding an Admirals Club in Austin, which has yet to materialize due to leasing and construction delays.
United Airlines has announced plans to deploy Starlink internet across its entire fleet, offering the fastest in-flight internet service at no additional cost to passengers. Initial tests are scheduled for early next year, with the first passenger flight featuring the new technology expected later in 2025. Over the next few years, United will roll out Starlink on both mainline and regional jets.
A woman who was in a sexual relationship with an airplane for nine years has revealed that she has broken up with it, but they still remain friends.
American Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new contract following an aggressive campaign by their union. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants announced on September 12, 2024, that 87% of eligible flight attendants voted in favor of the agreement, with a high voter turnout of 95%.
An American Airlines first-class passenger recently shared his experience on social media about his dog's first flight. Despite the pet relieving itself in the airport parking garage, the owner expressed confidence that the journey would be pleasant once they were settled in the first-class cabin.
American Express has introduced a new limited-time offer for the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card. The promotion allows cardholders to earn 5 Free Night Awards, each valued at up to 50,000 points for eligible stays. This offer is available until October 16 and is subject to resort fees and terms.
British Airways is set to expand its services from Austin, introducing a second flight six days a week as part of its joint venture with American Airlines. This move will increase the total number of weekly flights between Austin and London to thirteen.
Point.me, a service dedicated to assisting users in finding frequent flyer award seats and guiding them through account setup, point transfers, and bookings, has released a new report ranking the world’s best airline frequent flyer programs. This report is based on extensive award search data collected from users who are consistently looking for available awards.
Over the last year, numerous protests have blocked access to major airports including Chicago O’Hare, New York JFK, and Los Angeles. Supporters of Palestinians, and in some cases Hamas, took over roads causing passengers to miss flights.