Woman Alleges United Airlines Removed Them From Flight After Misgendering Attendant, Airline Responds
A Texas woman claimed on social media Thursday that United Airlines blocked her family from boarding a flight due to a misunderstanding about a flight attendant’s gender. in video Jenna Longoria posted on social media about an incident in which she and her family were prevented from boarding a United Airlines flight from San Francisco […]
American Airlines flight attendants move closer to strike, fail to reach deal on new contract with airline
The union representing American Airlines Group Inc.’s flight attendants said Thursday that the latest round of talks with the airline this week did not result in an agreement. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), which represents about 28,000 American Airlines flight attendants, said it was approaching a strike because the airline had not offered […]
The secret, ultra-elite airline status that’s nearly as good as flying private — and how you can get it
Your tank is waiting. We all know that status is important, especially when flying with established airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta, but the perks available to elite members are so limited that most passengers on regular flights don’t even know they exist. A Porsche to take you to the plane? OK. Unlimited […]
LIV Golf’s Ian Poulter rips British Airways after airline loses his clubs
Ian Poulter is scheduled to play in the LIV Golf Texas tournament this weekend but doesn’t have anything to play for now. The 48-year-old flew to Texas from Heathrow Airport earlier this week but without his clubs. Mid-flight, the airline emailed Poulter saying: “We’re pleased to inform you that your baggage was not accompanied today” […]
James Corden has verbal altercation with airline employee – and fellow fliers defend him
James Corden’s latest public controversy didn’t go as expected. On Sunday, the 45-year-old former “Late Late Show” host was photographed appearing to berate a British Airways employee after a rough journey from Faor, Portugal, to Britain, while other passengers rallied around him and insisted he was right. This is different from his previous public skirmishes. […]
Airline Union Tells Workers To Prepare For Strike That Could Endanger Summer Travel Plans
The union representing flight attendants at American Airlines told members Friday night to prepare for a possible strike, which could affect Americans’ summer travel plans, according to Bloomberg. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) issued the notice after failing for more than a week to reach an agreement on a new labor contract with […]
Passengers Sue Airline For Allegedly Removing Eight Black Men From Flight Due To Body Odor Complaint: REPORT
Three passengers filed a lawsuit Wednesday against American Airlines, claiming that eight black men were evicted during boarding from a flight after someone complained about body odor, CBS News reported. The three plaintiffs — Emmanuel Jean Joseph, Alvin Jackson and Xavier Veal — allege that the employees removed the only eight black passengers from the […]
‘Own Fault and Negligence’: Airline Blames 9-Year-Old Girl For Being Secretly Recorded In Bathroom
After being sued by the family of a 9-year-old girl who was secretly recorded in the plane’s bathroom by a flight attendant, American Airlines is blaming the child for the incident, according to new court filings. New filings from the airline show the company’s lawyers recently arguing the 9-year-old, who is not identified, allegedly knew […]
Biden watchdogs probe popular credit card and airline rewards
Credit card and airline perks are hugely popular among Americans, but Biden administration officials say aggressive marketing techniques and the dominance of industry giants could be hurting competition and consumers. Concerned about sexuality. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Transportation spoke at a joint hearing Thursday on the impact and challenges […]
Spirit Airlines CEO calls airline industry a ‘rigged game,’ US consumers are ‘long-term losers’
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie has been outspoken about the airline industry, likening it to a game of match-fixing and saying American consumers are “long-term losers.” “Currently, almost all of the profits in the entire U.S. airline industry are concentrated in just two companies, while non-legacy airlines are racing to return to profitability,” Christie said […]