Tongues they are a-waggin’ about what’s been going down behind the scenes at MarthaStewardess.com. It’s been the talk of every crew lounge from Boise to Beijing, so let me set the record straight – there has indeed been a shake-up…
Category: Air Travel Briefs
The In-N-Out of ‘Plane Spotting’
What is “Plane Spotting”? Explained by by Matt Tonks and 19 others at WikiHow.com Aircraft spotting, also known as plane spotting, is a popular pastime worldwide. As a hobby, it brings a number of enjoyable elements for the participant, including getting outdoors, making meticulous observations,…
Riddle: How many passengers does it take for an airliner to be profitable?
The Wall Street Journal ‘Middle Seat’ breaks it down for us. On an airplane carrying 100 passengers, how many customers does it take, on average, to cover the cost of the flight? How Airlines Spend Your Airfare The Middle Seat asked…
Passengers Snap, Cabin Crew Crackle, and Air Rage Pops!
Air rage: Passengers ‘quicker to snap’ (CNN) — When it comes to air travel, just about everyone has a complaint, no matter which security line they use. Passengers are tired of long lines, baggage fees and last-minute delays. Airline employees and…
May 25, 1979 The Worst Air Disaster in American History
The crash of American Airlines Flight 191 near O’Hare The worst air disaster in American history claims 273 lives. From The Chicago Tribune As an American Airlines DC-10 jet roared into the sky over O’Hare International Airport on this Friday afternoon, its left engine…
Back to the future of airline travel. Are we there yet?
Whatever happened to the wonderful future of air travel and how’d we get cheated out of it? This cartoon explains it all. Featuring Chet Chumley and his Chimp soon to be experiencing the best of Vegas thanks to these…
PAMPER Bomber? Toddler removed from JetBlue flight
JetBlue removes 18 month from departing flight. Reason? The toddler’s name appeared on TSA’s NO FLY list. Fort Lauderdale, FL ~ Eighteen month old Riyanna and her parents had just boarded a JetBlue flight when an airline employee approached requesting they leave…
Evil SPIRIT Airlines hikes carry-on bag fee to $100. What will they think of next?
Just when you think they’ve beaten travelers to a pulp with fees, Spirit comes out swinging, hitting penny pinching passengers in the pocket with a $100 fee for you to stuff your own carry-on bag into their overhead bin. What will the bean counters…
Hold on to your seat! Passenger jets landing in 50-60 mph winds – Video
From CNN.com, passenger jets look like toys as they’re whipped around in 50 to 60 mph winds. Thrilling arrivals for white knuckled passengers landing in Bilbao, Spain.
Former Flight Attendant turned Psychotherapist Speaks on the Psychological Health of Airline Crew
Cracks in the Cover-Up by Helen Davey, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist (and former Pan Am Flight Attendant), HuffingtonPost.com The recent very public emotional meltdown of a JetBlue pilot — just weeks after an American Airlines flight attendant broke down in front of passengers…
Two Travel Start Ups You Should Know About
RedAwning.com & SurfAir RedAwning, the “vacation rental marketplace” and SurfAir, a unique airline with an exclusive “all you can fly” membership. First up, RedAwning.com As a flight attendant I overnight in full service hotels on layovers. And at mealtime it’s…
Now anyone can sleep in the cockpit of a Jumbo Boeing 747 !
Where is the last place you’ll want to sleep after a long flight? An airliner right? Well not if your next destination is Stockholm with reservations at the Jumbo Stay Hostel (www.jumbostay.com) . Parked off the runway at Stockholm airport, this…