Marriott Shakes Up Suite Night Awards, Sets Realistic Expectations for 2024
Changes are coming to Marriott’s suite upgrade awards in 2024. In many ways, Marriott is merely formalizing what has been the unofficial policy for years.
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Points, miles, and snide remarks.
Author: Adam
Pink Slip Parade: Delta Gives Axe to Some Corporate Staff
Well, well, well, it seems Delta Air Lines is trimming the fat. The airline recently announced layoffs in their corporate and management ranks as part of their ongoing cost-cutting efforts. Of course, they didn’t specify exactly how many employees would be getting the pink slip.
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AI-Powered Employee Screening Trialed at DEN: Should it be Piloted for PreCheck Passengers, Too?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is stepping into the future of airport security, announcing a trial run of the HEXWAVE system for employee screening. This initiative comes amid a broader reassessment of the KCM program, and several recent disturbing incidents involving crew members.
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Delta Pilot Allegedly Pulled Gun on Captain, Threatened to Shoot
Jonathan J. Dunn, who was a participant in the Transportation Security Administration’s Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program, has been indicted for allegedly threatening to shoot the plane’s captain.
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Southwest Airlines Braces for DOT Fine Following 2022 Holiday Fiasco
For three consecutive days, the airline axed over 60% of its flights, all due to its antiquated internal scheduling system—a major setback earning it the unfortunate moniker “Southworst” among some frequent travelers, and even causing SNL to take notice in the form of a scathing skit.
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No-Show on a Hertz Reservation? That Will Now Cost You… Dearly
The implications of this move by Hertz raise questions about the industry as a whole. Will competitors like AvisBudget Group and Enterprise Mobility follow suit?
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Enterprise Holdings Rebrands, But Does Anyone Really Care?
In the press release, the Enterprise bigwigs are making a big deal about “ushering in a new era” and “moving mobility forward.” They’re throwing around phrases like “purpose-led” and “people first.” But essentially, it seems like a renaming party for a bunch of services they already had.
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Southwest Airlines’ Boarding Anarchy: When Rules Don’t Rule the Gates
Some gate agents follow the rules, and others seem to let things slide. The honor system simply does not work in this setting – people will take advantage of it.
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Virgin Atlantic to End Austin-Heathrow Flights Amid Tech Bubble Burst
The British airline cites a “persistent softening in corporate demand, specifically within the tech sector,” as the primary reason for this strategic move.
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Spirit Airlines Does Complete 180, Freezes Hiring Amid Tough Quarter, P&W Engine Woes
In just a few short months, the aviation industry has witnessed a significant shift in fortunes. Back in April, Spirit Airlines was riding high on the unstoppable wave of post-COVID revenge travel demand, which seemed like it had no intentions of slowing down.
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