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Airlines

T-Mobile Puts a PIN in It: Inflight Wi-Fi Loophole Reportedly Closed

The days of freeloading on T-Mobile’s inflight Wi-Fi are coming to an end. It was a good run while it lasted, wasn’t it? For years, T-Mobile’s offer of complimentary inflight Wi-Fi to those on qualifying 5G plans was a standout feature, but it also opened the door to a glaring loophole. The system’s lack of verification meant that anyone armed with a T-Mobile customer’s number could access the Wi-Fi without paying a cent.

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Hotels

Hilton Potentially Experiencing Major System Outage, Check-Ins Affected

n a day already marred by technical mishaps, with Microsoft’s Azure cloud causing a nationwide ground stop for Frontier Airlines, it appears the tech gremlins weren’t done just yet. This time, the hospitality giant Hilton found itself in the crosshairs of technological turmoil, potentially affecting guests chainwide and complicating the check-in process – a scenario that’s enough to fray the nerves of even the most seasoned traveler.

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Uncategorized

Charge Your Phone at the Airport? You Could Soon Have to Pay for That.

Back in the day, Wi-Fi at airports was largely a paid service, but now nearly every major airport offers some form of free Wi-Fi to all travelers. Now it seems we’re seeing the exact opposite phenomenon with power outlets in airports, with reports on Reddit suggesting that Memphis International Airport (MEM) is trialing monetization of power outlets with Japanese startup company Vidergy Networks. Yes, seriously.

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Airlines

Southwest Airlines Pilots Union Bracing for Potential Acquisition

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) is gearing up for what could be a significant move by the carrier. The union recently announced that it has retained several law firms in anticipation of Southwest Airlines potentially acquiring another airline. This move signals that SWAPA is taking proactive steps to protect its members’ interests in the event of a merger or acquisition. Does SWAPA know something we don’t?

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