Finnair Asks Passengers to Step on the Scale

  The carrier announced they would begin seeking volunteers to be weighed with their luggage prior to boarding, starting February 5, 2024.   Data Collection to Optimize Aircraft Balance Calculations There are several weight calculations airlines and pilots must do to ensure safe aircraft operations. The measurements include aircraft weight, …

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Leaves Hyatt for Hilton

  Hilton announced they have partnered with the hotel group, opening the properties for Hilton Honors members to earn and use points at the boutique destinations.   Small Luxury Hotels of the World Adds 560 Properties in 90 Countries to Hilton Footprint In 2018, Hyatt Hotels was the first to …

Best budget hotels in Nice for 2024

Best budget hotels in Nice for 2024

The South of France, rich with culture and defined by beautiful beaches, isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a budget vacation. The French Riviera (or Côte d’Azur), including the gorgeous city of Nice, is notoriously expensive, but luckily, there are still plenty of accommodation …

NTSB: Door Plug Was Closed “With No Retention Hardware”

  In a 19-page preliminary report, the agency says retaining bolts for the plug may not have been reinstalled after replacing damaged rivets near the assembly.   Report Cites “Photo Documentation” From Boeing Employees In January 2024, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 was forced to make an emergency landing after a …