View from the Wing
Despite significant experience in the airline industry, and a first term experience on which to draw, I’m not sure we can confidently say how a Trump administration will play out in all areas of travel. That’s because Trump largely staffed his first administration with mainstream Republicans. He nominated former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao as Transportation...
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Spirit Airlines Experience Gets Wilder: Raccoon Crashes From Ceiling At New York LaGuardia Airport [Roundup]...
My wife was approved for this card. Her small business is… very small. But the interesting thing, beyond that they’d approve her, is what happens to the points. Continue reading A Real (A)Advantage: Earn Extra Loyalty Points And 75,000 Miles With Citi’s Business Card...
Yes, it was real. On Sunday I wrote about a Hertz customer being charged $10,000 for driving his rental car too much on a month-long, unlimited miles rental. And when he questioned the charge, he was threated with arrest. Continue reading Yes, It Really Happened: Hertz Charged $10,000 For ‘Unlimited Miles’ And Threatened Arrest – Apologizes After...
American Airlines flight attendants are no longer allowed to kick you off of a flight unless you're a threat to safety or security. That's what cabin crew are being told with a revision to the airline's Inflight Manual, and comes as a result of a review prompted by eight black men being removed from an aircraft over reported body odor issue. Continue...
In a significant escalation, Hezbollah launched a series of rockets at central Israel on Wednesday, targeting areas near Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The Israel Defense Forces reported that most of the projectiles, around ten in total, were intercepted, though one rocket impacted close to the airport, resulting in flight disruptions. Continue reading...