Elliott Calls for Southwest Special Shareholder Meeting

  In a press release, the activist investor is demanding a special meeting for December 10, 2024, and is pressuring Southwest leadership to confirm the date “without unnecessary delay.”   Special Shareholder Meeting Demand Furthers Proxy War with Southwest With Elliott owning a significant share in Southwest, the carrier has …

Alaska Airlines Debuts Mileage Plan Improvements for 2025

  The airline announced their latest changes to the program on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.   Changes Overhauls Milestones and Ways to Earn Elite Qualifying Miles The biggest change to the program comes in how travelers earn elite qualifying miles. Previously, EQMs were earned through flying with the airline and …

European Carriers Cut China From Schedules Over Russian Airspace

  Both Scandinavian Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines are planning to end their routes to China, matching recent trends across Europe’s air carriers.   Cuts Disconnect Direct Service From Major European Cities to China For SAS, The Netherlands’ Luchtvaart Nieuws reports the airline will cut their route between Copenhagen and …

Turkish Airline Pilot Dies Mid-Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing

  ABC News reports the Airbus A350 operating the flight diverted to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) after medical intervention to revive the pilot was unsuccessful.   Pilot Suffered “Medical Emergency” Forcing Early Landing in New York Turkish Airlines Flight 204 departed without any issues from Seattle-Tacoma …

Venice: How to avoid the crowds at the city’s main attractions

Venice: How to avoid the crowds at the city’s main attractions

When people think of Venice, the first three things that usually come to mind are water, gondolas, and crowds! Venice is a year-round city, with tourists filling the streets 365 days a year (and particularly during the summer). An obvious way to skip the crowds is to visit Venice during …

Spirit Flyers Claim Wearing Crop Tops Ended in Ejection

  Los Angeles ABC affiliate KABC reports Tara Kehidi and Teresa Araujo are accusing the airline of improperly removing them for wearing crop tops.   Spirit Rules Allow Removal of “Inadequately Clothed” Flyers The two women were flying from Los Angeles to New Orleans on Friday, October 4, 2024, to …

FAA Issues Safety Alert Over 737 Rudders

  The agency issued the alert on October 7, 2024, potentially affecting the 737-600, 737NG, and 737-MAX models.   Issue Related to Rudders Built by Collins Aerospace The Safety Alert for Operators was issued as the result of a Boeing 737-8 flight “where the flightcrew was unable to move the …

London: Our favorite free art museums and galleries

Eating and drinking in London may not be as easily affordable as in some other European cities, but the city is one of the world’s most generous when it comes to art. Yes, Cheapos, you can gorge on free art in London until your cultured minds can take no more. …

Frontier Offers 10,000 Miles for Buying a Flight

  The Denver-based airline announced the new promotion for all flyers booking travel with the ultra-low-cost-carrier through Tuesday, October 8, 2024.   Frontier Says 10,000-Mile Offer Enough for One-Way Flight In order to qualify for the promotion, Frontier flyers must register on the website at www.flyfrontier.com/billion-miles/ with their name and …