THURSDAY NOV 21, 2024
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NEWS Oct 28, 2024 Southwest Opts for Bamboo Cups to Reduce Single-Use Plastics Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has announced it will forgo disposable plastic cups and stir sticks onboard its flights in favor of more sustainable bamboo and wood alternatives. Read More →
NEWS Oct 23, 2024 American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Discrimination Against Disabled Passengers American Airlines has been placed with an astounding $50-million fine by the U.S. Government. See how the record-breaking fine came about and what the airline has done to enforce wheelchair safety. Read More →
NEWS Oct 15, 2024 Alleged Discrimination Against Jewish Passengers Lands Lufthansa $4 Million Fine by USDOT German flag carrier Lufthansa was recently fined USD $4 million for reported discrimination against Jewish passengers. Read More →
NEWS Sep 16, 2024 Furious JetBlue Passenger Destroys JFK Check-in Counters; Says Airline 'Lied' About Haiti Ticket A livid JetBlue Airways passenger went on a rampage through the check-in area at JFK terminal 5 on Saturday September 14th. The traveler was reportedly denied a last-minute ticket to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, which led the man to destroy several check-in kiosks, trash cans, and barrier walls. Read More →
NEWS Sep 10, 2024 Free Carry-on Bags for All Passengers on Jetblue Airlines Flights All JetBlue passengers can now bring a carry-on bag on board for free. See what other perks come with Jet Blue "Basic Blue" tickets and how other airlines are trying to attract customers with free bags. Read More →
NEWS Sep 05, 2024 Vaping Passenger Chases Flight Attendant, Diverts American Airlines Flight A first-class customer disrupted an American Airlines flight to Dallas after lighting a vape stick and chasing a flight attendant. See how long the flight was grounded and what the unruly passenger could be facing. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 10, 2024 What Does SSSS On My Boarding Pass Mean? SSSS is an abbreviation for "Secondary Security Screening Selection." This means that you’ve been randomly selected for an additional security screening by the TSA before your flight. SSSS is part of routine TSA security protocol, which aims to enhance air travel safety. A secondary screening is exactly what it sounds like; it’s another screening beyond what you usually experience when going through security. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 22, 2024 Willing To Give up Your Seat? A Look Into Voluntary Bumping and How To Maximize Compensation Oftentimes on oversold flights, airlines will ask passengers to voluntarily accept a later flight, or a “bump,” in exchange for monetary compensation. Voluntary bumping has grown in popularity over recent years as airlines attempt to decrease the number of involuntary bumps. But what are voluntary bumps and how can you maximize your compensation? Read More →
NEWS Jun 18, 2024 Possible Bird Strike Causes Passenger Plane To Burst into Flames Mid-Air A suspected bird strike has caused a Virgin Australia plane to make an emergency landing in New Zealand after one of its engines caught fire shortly after takeoff. The Melbourne-bound flight left Queenstown on Monday evening with footage emerging later that appeared to show fire coming from the Boeing 737-800. Read More →
NEWS Jun 13, 2024 This New Supersonic Private Jet Will Have TV Screens Instead of Windows Spike Aerospace has been stirring up quite the buzz with its ambitious supersonic transport project, as Business Aviation is one of the prime reasons for the modernization of the aviation industry. Read More →