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Southwest Boeing 737 Taking Off, courtesy Miguel Angel Sanz

These enhancements come at a crucial time for the airline, which has been grappling with operational challenges and striving to regain the trust of its passengers.

C-MUSIC Missile Defense, courtesy Elbit Systems

Airlines

October 15, 2023 Adam

What is C-MUSIC? How El Al Protects Passengers from Anti-Aircraft Missiles

When it comes to airline security, El Al is known for taking absolutely zero chances. And understandably so – operating in one of the world’s most geopolitically volatile environments.

TUL Terminal Interior, courtesy Tulsa Airport Improvement Trust

Airlines

October 15, 2023 Adam

Breeze Airways Pulls the Plug on TUL

At the time of the announcement, Breeze had only one route out of TUL, which they’d started less than a month ago.

Hyatt Regency Cologne (courtesy Omar Ram)

Hotels

October 14, 2023 Adam

Should You Wait to Hit that 60th Elite Night with Hyatt?

Hyatt has some serious room for improvement regarding this aspect of their program.

Credit Cards

October 14, 2023 Adam

Trifecta Under Threat? Recent Issues with UR Points Combining Raise Concerns

Recent issues with Chase’s Combine Points tool have us questioning whether this ecosystem is on shaky ground.

AC First Officer Mostafa Ezzo (credit: @StopAntisemites)

Airlines

October 13, 2023 Adam

Update: Air Canada Fires Suspended Pilot Involved in Anti-Semitic Posts

While Air Canada initiated an internal investigation process following the suspension, they understandably refrained from commenting on the specifics of their internal HR procedures. However, the airline has now concluded that process.

Airlines

October 13, 2023 Adam

United Airlines Adopts “WILMA” Boarding Order

United Airlines has noticed that it takes them an average of two minutes longer to board a flight now compared to 2019. You might think that two minutes isn’t much, but when multiplied across their entire network, it’s clear that time can quickly add up.