Qantas’ CEO Joyce Ousted Ahead of Schedule

  The airline announced his departure is effective immediately, ending his run of 15 years at the helm of the carrier.   Joyce Exits After Action from Transport Workers Union and Australian Regulators Alan Joyce joined Qantas in 2000, after spending 12 years with Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus. By …

Best budget hotels in London for 2023

Best budget hotels in London for 2023

Looking for the perfect budget hotel in London for your upcoming trip? We’ve combed through our listings of recommended hotels in the Queen’s city to come up with the following top best budget hotels in London for this year. Each of these has that special combination of nightly rates at …

Swiss Crew Caught Dancing on Wing During Argentina Stop

  Switzerland’s “20 Minutes” reports the incident happened as the aircraft was being reset to continue from Argentina to Brazil, then back to Zurich.   Flight Attendants Seen Dancing, Posing on Aircraft Wing The video was originally posted to Instagram by the user “spottersbrazil.” It was ultimately taken down, but …

American, Spirit to Pay Fines and Settlements for Customer Service Gaffes

  American Airlines is being fined $4.1 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation for “violating federal statutes,” while Spirit Airlines is proposing a $8.25 million settlement in a class action lawsuit.   DOT Fines American for 43 Instances of Long Tarmac Delays For American Airlines, the payout comes after …

United Airlines Settles Case Over Treatment of Disabled Flyer

  Reuters reports the settlement agreement came after the first day of the federal court trial.   $30 Million Settlement Comes After Flight Attendants Allegedly Botched Deplaning The complaint came from an incident in February 2019, when Nathanel Foster, Jr. was traveling with his family to a funeral in Louisiana. …

Leaked Documents Suggest JetBlue Could Drive Spirit Prices 40% Higher

  Law360 reports the plan to hike airfares was revealed in documents incorrectly redacted submitted by the class action plaintiffs in a class action against JetBlue.   Leaked Information Reveal Flight Prices Could Jump Between 25% to 40% After winning over Spirit Airlines’ board in a competition against fellow ultra-low-cost-carrier …

Are American Pilots Taking Priority on Domestic Upgrades?

  FlyerTalkers have been buzzing on multiple reports that the new contract would prioritize domestic first class upgrades for pilots flying “deadhead” to get to their next station.   Upgrade Priority Could be Part of “Quality-of-Life Improvements” The original rumors were posted on the FlyerTalk forums by FlyerTalker lcb2013, after …

Choice Hotels Launches Points Experiences for College Football and Basketball Season

  The hospitality company announced the second season of Choice Privileges Experiences in partnership with LEARFIELD, offering 47 total redeemable experiences across 18 NCAA Division One Schools.   Alabama, Oklahoma, Ohio State, and Wisconsin Participating in Choice Promotion Under the renewed program, Choice Privileges members can use their points for …

United Pilot Faces Criminal Mischief Charge for Allegedly Attacking Parking Gate

    CBS News reports United Airlines pilot Kenneth Jones faces a count of criminal mischief in a Colorado court for his alleged solution: Taking an axe to a parking lot gate.   United Pilot to Police: “He Just Hit His Breaking Point” The alleged incident happened on August 2, …