Outages Could Cost Delta $500 Million While Feds Demand Answers

  Bloomberg reports the airline could take a hit of $500 million for the network meltdown, while a U.S. Senator is demanding answers from the airline for how they handled the situation.   Delta Cancels 52 Flights, Delays 695 as Demands for Answers Continue The monetary figure comes from analysts …

Two Asian Carriers Secure Orders for Boeing 777X, 787 Dreamliners

  Japan Airlines and Korean Air have confirmed orders with the Chicago-based manufacturing giant, between them ordering a combination of more than 60 777X and 787 Dreamliner airframes.   JAL Takes 20 Dreamliners, Korean Orders 50 Widebodies Both orders were confirmed during the biennial Farnborough Air Show in the United …

Delta Meltdown After CrowdStrike Crash Enters Day Four

  While the airline says they are working day and night to come back, the latest data from FlightAware shows Delta has cancelled another 915 flights for Monday, July 22, 2024, while delaying over 1,600 more.   Airline Blames Crew Software for Extended Cancellations In total, Monday’s cancellations reflect 24% …

American Airlines Potentially Avoids Flight Attendant Strike with Tentative Agreement

  The Association of Professional Flight Attendants announced they have reached a tentative agreement with the Fort Worth-based airline, which could end a negotiation period spanning years.   Agreement Still Need Reviews and Notes, Details Not Yet Announced The stalling negotiations between the APFA and American Airlines has escalated significantly …

Crowdstrike Outage Forces Cancellation of Over 2,000 Flights

  CNN reports the outages affected everyone from airlines to hospitals and emergency response systems, leaving airlines to cancel flights and manually rebook flyers using hand-written boarding passes.   Over 2,500 Flights Cancelled, 8,300 Delayed After IT Outage The outage is attributed to a CrowdStrike update deployed to Microsoft Windows-based …

Guests Pay More for Hotels, but Satisfaction is Driven by Category

  The index gave top honors to several hotel brands, including Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott.   Despite Higher Price, Travelers Have Higher Satisfaction with Full-Service Hotels According to the study, travelers are paying more for hotels, with the average daily rate highest in May 2024 at $158.45 per night. As …

American Express Opens Centurion Lounge at Reagan National Airport

American Express Opens Centurion Lounge at Reagan National Airport

  The financial services company opened their latest lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.   New Lounge Features Three Centurion Chefs in Space Inspired by DC History The new space is located in Terminal 2 of the airport, a short distance from the …

Best budget hotels in Munich for 2024

Best budget hotels in Munich for 2024

Munich has a lot to offer to budget travelers. Restaurants and shops abound, and the leafy streets and gorgeous buildings create a refined, elegant scene. And if you are looking for more hustle and bustle, Munich has that too. During Oktoberfest, you’ll also see the wild side of the city. …

Alaska Airlines Expands Flight Map Beyond West Coast

Alaska Airlines Expands Flight Map Beyond West Coast

  The airline announced 18 new routes now available for sale on their website, including their first ever service to Vail, Colorado, and flights from the Midwest to Mexico.   New Service Includes Flights to Mexico, Vail, Reno, and Costa Rica The new flights are designed to connect flyers to …

Delta Earns Nearly $2 Billion on American Express Cards Alone

  In the second quarter 2024 earnings call, held on July 11, 2024, Delta said the carrier earned $1.9 billion from their relationship with American Express   Earnings Part of Long-Term Goal to Earn $10 Billion From SkyMiles During the call, Delta president Glen Haustein told investors and reporters the …