Air Travel
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Southwest Airlines Revises Policy For Emotional Support And Trained Service Animals
Southwest Airlines has announced that it will ban emotional support animals from all flights effective March 1. This follows similar announcements from other airlines, after a rule change was issued by the Department of Transportation in December.
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American Airlines Will Now Ship Wine Directly to Your Home
Each year, a dedicated team of wine experts carefully reviews nearly 2,000 bottles to select those that will join the American Airlines wine program. But with travel restrictions and new rules in place, alcohol has been banned in cabins, and airlines have lots of it left over.
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Delta Shutting Down Accounts?
There’s no indication what might have caused these shutdowns, but we would have to assume it is related to some kind of abuse. These are only a couple of cases, so we do not know if this is a widespread issue. If you have Delta SkyMiles, take a look at your accounts and see if…
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Delta Air Lines Will Permanently Ban Unruly Passengers
Delta Air Lines will take a tougher stance on unruly flyers. The airline will permanently ban passengers who disrespect fellow customers or crew from now on.
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Southwest Extends Companion Pass and Makes it Easier to Earn
Southwest Airlines has announced that Rapid Rewards Companion Pass Members who earned Companion Pass benefits previously extended through June 30, 2021, will benefit from an additional extension of their Companion Pass benefits through Dec. 31, 2021.
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Domestic Airlines Temporarily Waive Fare Difference on International Flights
Domestic airlines are making it easier for those that might need to change travel plans due to the new requirements. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines all are waiving the fare difference for international flight changes.
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Unruly Airline Passengers Now Face Jail Time and $35K Fines
The FAA will pursue legal enforcement action against any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates, or interferes with airline crew members. This policy will be in effect through March 30, 2021.
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Alaska Airlines to Introduce MVP Gold 100K Elite Status in 2022
“For members who fly 100,000 miles per year, we’re also introducing a new tier starting in 2022,” Alaska Airlines said in an email that was sent to some members today.
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Boeing Charged with 737 Max Fraud Conspiracy, Will Pay $2.5 Billion
Boeing will pay a total criminal monetary amount of over $2.5 billion, composed of a criminal monetary penalty of $243.6 million, compensation payments to Boeing’s 737 MAX airline customers of $1.77 billion, and the establishment of a $500 million crash-victim beneficiaries fund.
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JetBlue Sued by Online Travel Agencies Over Anti-Consumer Move
Online travel agency Fareportal has sued JetBlue Airways under federal antitrust laws for an alleged “scheme” to block consumers from being able to comparison shop JetBlue’s fares with those of other airlines.
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Air Canada Aeroplan Adds Virgin Australia as Travel Partner
Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program has a new addition. Virgin Australia will become an Air Canada Aeroplan partner starting January 19, 2021.
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American Airlines Will Charge $125 or More for Emotional Support Animals
American Airlines became the latest US domestic carrier to require anyone seeking to fly with an emotional support animal to pay a fee. The move could generate as much as $60million a year.
