SAS Teases EuroBonus Members with “Destination Unknown”

  Over 1,000 flyers are taking that chance aboard SAS, after the carrier announced their “Destination Unknown” promotion.   Mystery Flight Opened to Flyers at 30,000 Points per Seat SAS announced the promotion through their mobile app on February 12, 2024. For 24 hours, flyers could enter a lottery to …

IATA Chief Backs Boeing Leadership

  In comments to Reuters, International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh affirmed his belief in Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, despite the continued issues with the 737 MAX project.   Walsh: “I’m Confident That [Calhoun] Will Fix It.” The comments came before the Singapore Air Show, Asia’s biggest commercial …

ANA Rolls Out New Sake Selection At Lounges and In Flight

  The carrier will roll out the new selections at their lounges and aboard flights starting March 1, 2024.   Brands Selected by Sake Advisor from Conrad Tokyo The airline says each of the 62 brands were selected by Yasuyuki Kitahara, a member of the airline’s Connoisseurs and the assistant …

Chatbot Error Costs Air Canada Nearly $500

  Such a case will cost Air Canada $482.74 ($650.88 CAD) in refunded fares, after a flyer gathering information on bereavement fares ended up getting incorrect information through the airline’s chatbot.   Tribunal Determines Air Canada Must Ensure Accurate Web Information The small claims case stems from a November 2022 …

World’s Biggest Centurion Louge Opens in Atlanta

World’s Biggest Centurion Louge Opens in Atlanta

  American Express announced their latest and biggest Centurion Lounge will open at the notoriously busy airport on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.   Largest Space Features Whiskey Bar, Southern Food Menu The Centurion Lounge in Atlanta comes in at nearly 26,000 square feet, located at the airport’s Concourse E near …

Hawaiian Becomes Third Free Wi-Fi Carrier with Starlink

  CNBC reports the carrier is beginning flights with Starlink internet access onboard as a free product, becoming the first airline to partner with SpaceX.   Hawaiian Says Starlink “Cracked the Code” for High Quality In-Flight Internet With an international network to destinations including Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, Hawaiian …

Southwest Considers Boeing an “Operational Risk,” While Airbus Could Face Delays

  The new concerns come as Southwest Airlines recently identified the 737 as a “Operational Risk” for the carrier’s future.   Airbus Anticipates Delays, Southwest Concerned over 737 MAX Program The concerns from Southwest come from the carrier’s annual 10-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In the …

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 …