United Announces Israel Service Resumption, Then Promptly Retracts
United Airlines announced the resumption of its EWR-TLV service starting on November 24, a day after Thanksgiving. However, this announcement was promptly retracted.
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United Makes Changes to Elite Status Qualification… and It’s Good News?
United MileagePlus unveiled some changes to its Premier status program for the upcoming year – and they’re actually good news for most flyers. While the fundamental elite requirements remain unaltered, there’s an expansion in the avenues to qualify for status. Notably, United is clearly directing focus towards encouraging members to increase spending on co-branded credit cards, which is arguably a bigger cash cow for most US airlines than actual flying.
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Right to jAAil? Kids Allegedly Left Overnight in “Jail-Like” Room at CLT
Originally scheduled to fly from Missouri to upstate New York with a layover in Charlotte, the boys found themselves in a bewildering situation as their flight faced delays and ultimately cancellation. This unexpected turn left Vencill’s partner, identified as Ted, with a concerning message from the airline, assuring the children would be placed in a “nice room for unaccompanied minors,” equipped with beds and a private bathroom.
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BloodbAAth at Bergstrom: AA Slashes Almost Half of AUS Routes, Threatening Mini-Hub Status
American Airlines is eliminating 21 out of 46 routes at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, substantially impacting its status as a mini-hub.
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Spirit Airlines Exits DEN Amid Financial Woes, P&W Engine Issues
Due to financial turbulence and ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitney engines, Spirit Airlines is exiting Denver International Airport. Factors such as a shrinking domestic air travel demand and a potential takeover by JetBlue Airways also contribute to the airline’s decision.
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American Airlines Quietly Removes Popular Feature from Mobile App
American Airlines has recently made a subtle yet notable tweak to its iOS and Android apps that might not sit well with some frequent flyers. The airline’s mobile applications have often been critiqued for their outdated design and functionality, trailing behind competitors like United.
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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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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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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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