Boeing Asks 737 MAX Operators to Check for Missing Nuts

  CNN reports Boeing is asking all 737 MAX operators to check for potentially loose bolts in the rudder system after discovering issues on current aircraft.   One Gone on International Airline Frame, Another Loose Pre-Delivery The bulletin comes after two reported incidents without any injuries or fatalities. The first …

Top 5 budget hotels in Copenhagen for 2024

Top 5 budget hotels in Copenhagen for 2024

Copenhagen is beautiful, clean… and very expensive! From hotels and restaurants to sightseeing and entertainment, the costs can really add up in Denmark’s largest city. But don’t give up on your dreams of a Danish getaway just yet. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite budget hotels in Copenhagen. Before you make …

FAA Inspections Forces Alaska to Cancel Flights

  The situation happened to Alaska Airlines, leaving one FlyerTalker happy to have a seat when the flights got cancelled.   Flights Cancelled Due to “Clarification Pending to a Inspection Requirement” The cancelations began on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. In a post to the FlyerTalk forums, flyer navydevildoc reported being …

University of Hawaii Receives Unique Aviation Collection

  Students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa will soon be able to add airline fashion to their curriculum after the institution received a donation of uniforms from the defunct Aloha Airlines.   Sets Across Multiple Decades Donated by Former Flight Attendant   The flight attendant uniforms were donated …

Alaska Becomes First Airline to Raise Checked Luggage Rates

  The Seattle Times reports the airline will increase checked luggage fees by $5 starting on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.   Increased Fees Due to “Rising Operating Costs”   Since 2008, flyers without a co-branded credit card for the airline they are flying have been faced with an extra charge …

ANA Rolls Out New Amenity Kits for Premium Cabin Travelers

ANA Rolls Out New Amenity Kits for Premium Cabin Travelers

  The airline announced new amenity kits coming to the premium cabins in a collaboration with Ettinger Bags and two major cosmetics companies.   New Kits Feature Bags from Recycled Materials and Sustainable Cosmetics The new amenity kits will come to ANA flights starting in January 2024 contained in Ettinger …

Southwest Reaches Tentative Deal with Pilots Union

  The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) announced they have come to a tentative deal with the airline, with a unionwide vote scheduled through January 22, 2023.   Tentative Agreement Could End Three Years of Negotiations The last contract between Southwest and SWAPA ended in 2020, with little progress being …

Delta and El Al Form Codeshare and Rewards Agreement

  The Atlanta-based carrier announced the launch of a new partnership with El Al Israel Airlines, which includes reciprocal codeshare flights and frequent flyer benefits.   Codeshare to include Flights From Israel to Three U.S. Gateways Under the new agreement, Delta will add their code for El Al flights to …

Southwest Fined $140 Million Over 2022 Holiday Season Meltdown

  The figure comes after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $140 million civil penalty against Southwest for “numerous violations of consumer protection laws” during the network-wide chaos, causing over 16,000 flights to be cancelled and over two million flyers displaced.   Penalty Includes Credit for $90 Million Compensation …

Alaska Rolls Out “A More Rewarding Mileage Plan”

  In a quiet update to the Alaska website and posted to the FlyerTalk Forums, the airline announced what the loyalty program will look like in the New Year.   Elite Status Based on Elite Qualifying Miles Without Minimum Alaska Flights The biggest change for 2024 is how elite status …