Air Travel
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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…
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Southwest Airlines Has Been Under FAA Investigation For a Year
The Wall Street Journal revealed today that Southwest Airlines has been under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration for a year. The investigation is focused on its aircraft weight and balance calculations, which is a critical step before takeoff. It began back in February 2018. Based on internal documents and interviews, as many as one third of Southwest’s…
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Southwest in “State of Operational Emergency”
Southwest has had a rough weekend. Since Friday, the carrier experienced more cancellations and delays than any other U.S. airline. About 100 flights were canceled for maintenance reasons.
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Hong Kong Airlines Honoring Mistake Fares, But is Also Asking a Favor
Hong Kong Airlines is honoring the error fares that were booked back in August of last year. These were $531 round trip Business Class fares to Asia, an incredible deal. The announced soon after that they would be honoring the fares that were purchased. But today I read at View from the Wing about a…
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Lufthansa Sues Passenger Over “Hidden City” Trick
I’m sure many people know of the “hidden city” hack by now. Travelers have used it to save money for years, but it’s frowned upon from airlines and it might even give you some major headaches. Hidden City Trick Here’s a quick breakdown of what it is. The passenger books a ticket to a random…
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JFK’s Terminal 8 Will Get $344M Upgrade from American Airlines & British Airways
The terminal currently serves as a hub for American Airlines, but British Airways will move its operations to the new space from Terminal 7.
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Southwest Extended Schedule, Book Flights Through 10/1/2019
Southwest has extended their schedule through the summer and early fall. The reservation system now allows you to now book flights through October 1, 2019.
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Your Boarding Pass Can Get You Perks and Discounts Outside the Airport
Don’t throw out that boarding pass when you get off your flight. It could get you seasonal deals, limited time promotions or ongoing discounts and perks such as free ski lift tickets, savings at museums, restaurants, tours and much more.
