Influencer App Launches “World’s First Creator Airline”

  Invoicing and payment app Willa announced the launch of their own “airline:” Willa Air, which will cater to a small group of influencers flying to major events in 2022.   “Airline” Features Private Aircraft and Popup Lounges for Influencers The app – catering towards social creators invoicing brands for …

JetBlue Submits $3.6 Billion Bid for Spirit Airlines

  First reported by The New York Times, JetBlue says they have submitted an unsolicited bid to purchase Spirit Airlines, almost exactly two months after the Miami-based carrier announced they would merge with fellow ultra-low-cost-carrier Frontier Airlines.   JetBlue Calls $3.6 Billion All-Cash Bid “Superior Proposal” to Frontier Offer Frontier …

World of Hyatt Adds AMR Collection Resorts to Loyalty Program

World of Hyatt Adds AMR Collection Resorts to Loyalty Program

  In a press release, the company announced the AMR Collection portfolio is joining the World of Hyatt loyalty program, starting with six immediately and the rest to be phased in throughout the year.   Six Mexican Resorts Available Immediately, With Over 50 to Join by May 9, 2022 Under …

Study Shows Airfare Trending Above 2019 Levels, 40% Higher than January 2022

  In the company’s Second Quarter 2022 Consumer Airfare Index Report, analysts say pricing for round-trip flights are beginning to cost more than before the pandemic.   Airfare Prices Expected to Peak Around June 2022, Before Slowing Down According to Hopper’s analysis, the current average price of a round-trip flight …

TSA to Implement Gender-Neutral Screening Procedures

  On Transgender Day of Visibility, the agency announced a new set of improvements targeted at making screening procedures easier and more inclusive for all travelers.   New Procedures Affect Scanners, Pat Downs and TSA PreCheck When advanced imagery technology scanners (AIT) were introduced to airports nationwide, the software was …

Did Marriott “Bonvoy” the Dynamic Award Chart? FlyerTalk Weighs In

  After the hotelier rolled out the new program on March 29, 2022, FlyerTalkers testing the new awards were not surprised to find many of their pre-transition awards going up in price for new bookings.   “Complete Massacre at the High End” Across the board, FlyerTalkers found the prices of …

Frontier CEO to Senators: Merger Provides “More Low Fares”

  The leader of the Denver-based airline spoke to Yahoo Finance on March 29, 2022, claiming the move was a good deal for consumers and investors.   “The Idea That We Would Raise Prices is Just Absurd” Frontier and Spirit announced their intention to merge into a giant ultra-low-cost-carrier in …

Emergency Landing of LATAM Flight Caught from Multiple Angles

Emergency Landing of LATAM Flight Caught from Multiple Angles

  Aviation24.be reports LATAM Flight 4292 landed successfully after returning to MDE, without passengers suffering serious injuries.   Videos Shows Aircraft Landing, Passengers Bracing According to data from FlightRadar24, the flight departed Medellin on March 29, 2022 without incident, bound for Cartagena Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG). Shortly after takeoff, …

Alaska Champions Inclusion with Gender-Neutral Uniforms

  In a press release, the Seattle-based carrier says they have updated their uniform guidelines “to provide more freedom and flexibility in individual and gender expression,” and will be rolling out gender-neutral items in the future.   New Guidelines Allows Piercings, Makeup, Tattoos and Pronoun Pins Under the new rules, …

Southwest Wants Supreme Court to Block Overtime Lawsuit

  Reuters reports the carrier wants the highest court in the country to overturn a U.S. Court of Appeals decision which could open the door for lawsuits from workers and supervisors over alleged unpaid overtime.   Lawsuit Stems from Supervisors Claiming Alleged Overtime Pay The original lawsuit against Southwest came …