Air Travel
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Europe and India Latest to Ban Boeing 737 Max, Some Pilot Complaints Are Revealed
The European Union and India have banned the Boeing 737 Max from flying over their airspace to ensure passenger safety. In doing so, they joined a long list of countries in suspending the plane.
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Priority Pass Adds Gameway Lounges at DFW
Gameway has two locations at Dallas Fort Worth Airport in Terminal E and B and both with be available for free to Priority Pass members.
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United Airlines Fires 35 Employees for Selling ‘Buddy Pass’ Perks
Three families, who were traveling internationally, stated that they had ‘paid for’ first class tickets, but they were on non-revenue reservations and were unable to provide the names of the employees who had provided the tickets.
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Obese Passenger Had to Pay $150 For Seeping Into Next Seat
What do you do when the person sitting next to you on a plane is a heavier lady or gentleman? Airplane seats are small enough as it is, and it can get pretty uncomfortable if you have to rub against strangers for the whole duration of a flight.
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American Airlines Enhances Five Star Service with Private Entrance & Screening Plus Helicopter Rides to Airport
American Airlines has partnered with a company called Blade to offer an pretty incredible service to passenger traveling through Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK). The new perks are an expansion of the exclusive Five Star Service options for its top customers.
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Jetblue Trying To Secure Landing Slots In London And Amsterdam
JetBlue has been rumored to be looking at transatlantic flights for a while now. But an announcement could be getting closer. There’s been talk of Jetblue launching routes to Europe from the East Coast in time for Summer 2019 and Simple Flying reports that the airlines is desperately trying to secure landing slots in London…
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Southwest Airlines Wins Approval for Hawaii Service, Tickets Could Go On Sale in Days
Southwest Airlines has finally won approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to begin flying to Hawaii from California, clearing the way for the low-cost carrier to move forward with its new long awaited routes. The airline, which will service Hawaii from several cities in California, said in a statement that it will announce when…
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Southwest Accuses its Mechanics of Deliberately Taking Aircraft Out of Service
Southwest Airlines is pointing the finger at its union mechanics for the recent troubles. Over 100 Southwest flights were canceled recently for maintenance reasons. Southwest is struggling to keep up with an unusually high number of aircraft taken out of service, but now says that a small group of about 100 mechanics is deliberately orchestrating…
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New App Controlled Seats for Economy Class
British design company LAYER has devised a prototype seat, designed for use in Airbus economy cabins on short to mid-haul flights, that promises to deliver more comfort and add some fund and useful high tech features. These seats are thinner and lighter, which helps airlines save money on fuel as they cut down the weight…
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Southwest Flights Grounded Nationwide Friday Morning Over Computer Glitch
Southwest Airlines issued a nationwide ground stop Friday morning, reportedly following a technical issue with its computer systems. Passengers began reporting delayed flights as early as 5:30 a.m. (EST) via Twitter. The airline also responded to many travelers via the social media platform, apologizing for the “inconvenience” and assuring customers the technical team was working…
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Some In-Flight TVs Have Cameras… Invasion of Privacy?
Singapore Airlines is facing criticism on social media after passengers noticed a small camera embedded in the in-flight screens on some of their newer planes.
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Alaska Airlines Reveals Plans for New SFO Lounge
Alaska Airlines announced today that a new lounge is set to open on the rooftop of Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport in 2020. The lounge with 8,500-square-foot of space, is located in the reconstructed area that originally housed the base of the airport’s control tower. Featuring Bay Area brands and design elements, the…
