ANA and IHG Hotels Deepen Commercial Agreement in Japan

  The two brands announced a new “comprehensive commercial agreement,” aimed at getting flyers to travel aboard ANA and stay at IHG’s portfolio of hotels.   ANA-IHG Agreement Includes Advertising, Loyalty Promotions The original agreement between ANA and IHG was signed back in 2006, with a focus on mutual sales …

American Accused of Carrying Uncharged AEDs on Flights

  In a federal lawsuit filed on Monday, March 13, 2023, in the Southern District of New York, Melissa Arzu is suing on allegations they failed to meet standards set by the Aviation Medial Assistance Act of 1998.   Mother Claims Son Died Because of Uncharged Defibrillator Under the Aviation …

Investigation Suggests Low-Cost Carriers Owe British Flyers $5.45 Million

  An investigation by British magazine Which? suggests EasyJet, Ryanair, Tui and Wizz Air still owe flyers millions in unpaid compensation.   Group Reportedly Owes Money in over 3,600 Cases According to the data cited by the magazine, the four airlines may still be involved in over 3,600 outstanding cases. …

Southwest’s NEW Winter Plan: More Equipment, More Investments, More Collaboration

  At the 2023 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference, Southwest chief executive Bob Jordan announced their three-stage plan to prevent another catastrophic grounding through strategic investments and better planning.   Plan Calls for More Snow Equipment, Better Technology, and Increased Collaboration After Winter Storm Elliott wreaked havoc across the East Coast, …

SkyWest Looks Into Flight Delay Caused by Arguing Attendants

SkyWest Looks Into Flight Delay Caused by Arguing Attendants

  NBC News reports the regional airline is looking into the incident after it was informally documented online by an ESPN reporter.   Argument Started Over Seat Switching Policies ESPN “SportsCenter” reporter and anchor Ashley Brewer was a passenger aboard American Airlines Flight 4680, departing Los Angeles for Houston. What …

American, Delta Talk Loyalty at J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference

  Leaders from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines answered questions from analysts about how they hope the loyalty program will drive business forward.   American Sees Spending as Future of Loyalty Program New American president Robert Isom spoke on loyalty when asked by an analysts about the American AAdvantage …

FAA: Near-Collisions Are Among “Things That We Don’t Expect to See”

  In an exclusive interview on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen said the sharp increase in incidents are among the things “that we don’t expect to see.”   Post-Pandemic Demand, Lack of Workers Among Reasons for Air Travel Pressure With the COVID-19 pandemic ending …

When to Visit Barcelona: Choose the best dates to save

When to Visit Barcelona: Choose the best dates to save

As the temperatures start to rise in Barcelona and across Spain, so do the crowds and the prices. As a result, competition for hotels can get a little tough. But fear not Cheapos, because we’ve compiled the dates you need to pay attention to, so you can plan your trip …

Delta Sky Club Celebrates Kansas City Lounge Opening

Delta Sky Club Celebrates Kansas City Lounge Opening

  The carrier hopes that this launch at MCI will strengthen its regional ties across the Midwest.   New Lounge, New Facility At present, it is the only carrier lounge located in the newly refreshed facility and – after the opening of the Delta Sky Club at Chicago O’Hare International …

United Redoubles Efforts to Decarbonize with Sustainable Flight Fund

  As an avenue for active investment into SAF – a jet fuel alternative that reduces greenhouse gasses – this first-of-its-kind fund has launched with over $100 million already earmarked for use specifically by sustainability-focused technology start-ups. As well as United Airlines itself, initial contributors to the fund include Air …