Despite Changes, Alaska Airlines Uniform Requirements May Still be Discriminatory

  Reuters reports the state body found the policies may be discriminative to those who are non-binary or identify as “gender fluid.”   Liberal Uniform Policies Found to Discriminate Against Some Employees The decision was made after a complaint to the commission by Alaska employee Justin Wetherell, who identifies as …

Our favorite budget hotels in Dublin for 2022

Our favorite budget hotels in Dublin for 2022

Cheers to Dublin! While prices have increased across the board in the last few years — in fact, it was recently declared more expensive than London! — it is still possible to enjoy the Irish capital while sticking to a budget. From pubs to museums, there is plenty of Cheapo-friendly …

The top budget hotels in Lisbon for 2022

The top budget hotels in Lisbon for 2022

Picture this: you step out onto a small balcony, taking in the smell of your strong coffee. You look out to the breathtaking views of the city, where you can see flashes of pastels and some winding alleyways. You step back inside and look around at the charming artwork that …

Why you should care about NASA’s Artemis I mission launching tomorrow

We are going. Maybe not “we” as in you and I, but the program for sending humans back to the moon begins tomorrow morning. Click through because you want to see the most powerful rocket ever built by NASA. The post Why you should care about NASA’s Artemis I mission …

U.S. and China Suspend Air Routes Over COVID Row

  Reuters reports each nation will suspend 26 outbound flights to either country, affecting six airlines and at least two American cities.   Grounded Flights Based Around China’s “Circuit Breaker” COVID Policies On the Chinese side, the U.S. Department of Transportation will block 26 flights aboard China Eastern Airlines, China …

American Airlines Plans Flagship First Phaseout

  Simple Flying reports the phase out will begin in 2023, with the delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner airframes due to the carrier.   New Cabins Call for Retrofit of Widebody and A321T Cabins Of the three major U.S.-based carriers, American was the last to offer a true “first class” …

Cowling Malfunction Forces Alaska Flight to Divert

  CNN reports Alaska Airlines Flight 588 experienced an engine cowling issue, forcing the flight to return to the airport for a repair. Flyers Alerted of Issue From “A Little Pop” Sound The situation took place on Monday, August 22, 2022, after the aircraft departed around 7:30 a.m. local time. …

After Summer Crush, More Airlines Look to Cancel Flights in Fall

  Air carriers on both sides of the Atlantic are announcing cuts to their schedules going into the Fall of 2022, as staffing shortages continue to plague both operators and airports.   Weather and Staff Issues Ground Flights, While Heathrow Continues to See Issues Over the weekend of August 19, …

Tricks, no Treat: Uber Rewards to Shut Down on Halloween

  The travel technology company providing everything from rides to food delivery announced they would end their loyalty program at midnight on Halloween 2022, with more focus going into the Uber One membership program.   Uber Rewards Stop Accumulating in August, With Short Spending Window The Uber loyalty program offered …

FAA Seeks Input on Aircraft Seat Safety – Not Comfort

  The Federal Aviation Administration is soliciting comments on a potential rule to dictate the minimum size of airline seats, including width, pitch and length, to facilitate an orderly aircraft evacuation.   Comment Period Comes After Congressional Report In the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, the civil aviation agency was …