Spirit Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy as “Comprehensive Agreement” With Debtors

  The Florida-based airline announced their filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy status on Monday, November 18, 2024.   Restructuring Deal Calls for $650 Million in Support from Bondholders and Partners According to airline leadership, their restructuring support agreement is supported by “a supermajority of Spirit’s loyalty and convertible bondholders on …

Rome’s cheapest sleeps: Hostels, convents, campgrounds and more

Rome’s cheapest sleeps: Hostels, convents, campgrounds and more

While our mission is focused on finding you the best budget hotels in Rome, we know that sometimes, you need to stretch your euros even further. Maybe that means crashing at a hostel where you can meet new friends, or perhaps you’re open to sleeping under the stars at a …

British Airways Opens Double Tier Points Promotion for Holiday Travel

  The newest British Airways promotion for both American and British flyers offer double tier points on British Airways Holiday bookings for travel through June 30, 2025.   Vacation Package Includes Combinations of Flights, Hotels, or Rental Cars For those flyers based in the United States, the double tier points …

Alaska Adds West Coast Flavors In Time for Holiday Travel

  The airline announced a new set of amenities set to improve the passenger experience, including two new drink selections and comfort items rolling out at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025.   Espresso Martini, Higher Quality Blankets Coming Soon to Flights For flyers seeking the ultimate refreshment …

FAA Stops Haiti Flights After Spirit Aircraft Hit by Gunfire

  CNN reports the FAA has prohibited all civil aviation activities below 10,000 feet for at least the next month, while Haitian officials have closed the airport in Port-au-Prince through November 18, 2024.   Airspace Closed After Gun Violence Affects Aircraft The move by the FAA comes after several aircraft …

Airlines and Apple Work Together Using AirTags to Find Lost Luggage

  The technology giant announced they will begin working with airlines to share AirTag information from inside luggage, which will in turn allow them to reconnect flyers with bags faster.   Airlines to Accept Share Item Location as Part of Lost Luggage Report The planned feature is part of the …

American Airlines Makes Changes to Passenger Removal Policy

  Dallas ABC affiliate WFAA reports the carrier made the change as a result of accusations of discrimination.   New Rules Require Conflict Resolution, Approval from Captain and Complaint Resolution The incident that spurred the changes took place in May 2024, after a group of Black flyers say they were …

British Airways Drops Dallas, Miami Routes

  Media reports found on the FlyerTalk forums say routes by the British carrier to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Miami International Airport (MIA) will be halted in 2025.   All Fights Between London and DFW Cut in 2025, Miami Flight Suspended In North Texas, Dallas Business Journal reports …

SAS Drops 1 Million Bonus Point SkyTeam Challenge

    Scandinavian Airlines is offering members the chance to earn bonus miles towards future travel if they can achieve milestones aboard their partner carriers before the end of 2024.   Biggest Prize: 1 Million EuroBonus Miles for Flying 15 SkyTeam Members The SAS EuroBonus challenge is simple: The more …

Ben Baldanza, Former Spirit Airlines CEO, Dies at 62

  After a two-year fight against ALS, the family of Ben Baldanza announced his passing at age 62.   Baldanza Leaves Legacy of Nearly 40 Years in the Aviation Industry A graduate of both Syracuse and Princeton, Baldanza held positions at several airlines before ascending to leading Spirit Airlines, including …