Airlines’ 5G Solution Could be Retrofitting Altimeters

  Reuters reports the agency will hold a meeting with key members of the airline and telecommunications industry on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, to suggest fixing altimeters could keep aircraft flying safely without interference from the spectrum expansion.   FAA to Suggest Timeline for Altimeter Retrofit Although both the FAA …

How to Find or Buy a Cheap, Unlocked Phone For European Travel

So you’re headed to Europe for a much-needed vacation. You probably can’t wait to text or video chat your family members to tell them about your travels. And, of course, you’ll need to be snapping gorgeous photos of the main attractions to make everyone on social media jealous (or at …

Qantas Plans Nonstop Flights from Australia to the World with Project Sunrise

Qantas Plans Nonstop Flights from Australia to the World with Project Sunrise

  In a press release, the airline announced the order for 12 of the Airbus next generation widebody airframes, which Qantas claims could fly from the island nation to “any other city” in the world.   Aircraft to Feature 238 Seats in Four Classes, With Nearly Half Dedicated to Premium …

Spirit Rejects JetBlue’s “Superior Proposal,” Moves Forward with Frontier

  Spirit’s board of directors announced their intentions in an open letter to JetBlue and Hayes published on their website.   Spirit Board Believes “Superior Proposal” Would Not Pass Regulatory Review On April 5, 2022, JetBlue submitted what they called a “Superior Proposal” to Spirit’s board of directors, days after …

How Old MSY Found New Life as a Red Bull Skate Park

How Old MSY Found New Life as a Red Bull Skate Park

  But for one weekend in April 2022, skateboarders from across the United States came to give the terminal life once more. The second annual Red Bull Terminal Takeover pitted teams of skaters against each other to pull off the best tricks in the abandoned space, giving new purpose to …

In-Flight Hero Accuses Frontier of Being Unprepared for Emergencies

  Raleigh NBC affiliate WRAL-TV reports flyer Seth Coley claims the carrier flew with an incomplete emergency kit, going so far to share his correspondence over the issue on social media to shed light on the issue.   Hero Claims Emergency Kit Did Not Have Airway Tools The incident involving …

Hawaiian Airlines Takes Big Wi-Fi Bet with SpaceX Starlink

  In a press release, the airline announced they are the first major airline to partner with the satellite connectivity service to launch free high-speed internet access across their trans-Pacific fleet.   Starlink Internet Will be Offered on Flights to U.S. Mainland, Asia and Oceana Under the agreement, the carrier …

Bill O’Reilly “Does It Live” on a JetBlue Employee

  The Daily Mail reports the confrontation between Bill O’Reilly and the JetBlue worker took place at the airport over a delayed flight on Sunday, April 3, 2022.   O’Reilly: “You…Scumbag. Don’t Talk to Me Like That.” According to witnesses, the issue between the disgraced commentator and the JetBlue worker …

DOJ Appeals Face Mask Lawsuit, Meaning Mandate Could Come Back

  The Justice Department announced their plans to appeal on social media, after it was formally requested by the CDC on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.   Request Comes “To Protect CDC’s Public Health Authority” After over a year in effect across multiple extensions, a U.S. District Court in Florida knocked …

From Applause to Middle Fingers: What Flying Was Like the Day the Mask Mandate Ended

The mask mandate is over. I had to go experience it for myself so I could tell you how things actually went down. Click through because you want to read my experience and get my thoughts. The post From Applause to Middle Fingers: What Flying Was Like the Day the …