American Airlines expands ‘gate lice’ crackdown to over 100 airports
American Airlines has announced it is expanding its new technology to end a process known as “gate lice,” which is when passengers cut lines in hopes of boarding a flight early.…
North Texas man subdue unruly man who tried opening plane door
“Should I do this or not? That doesn’t even cross your mind. You’ve got to act," Doug McCright said. MCKINNEY, Texas — A passenger on an American Airlines flight to…
American Airlines continues rollout of this innovative technology
Last month, American Airlines introduced technology to prevent passengers from boarding before their assigned group. Initial testing occurred at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), Tucson International Airport (TUS), and Ronald Reagan…
Southwest Airlines partners with nonprofit to send kids to Disney
The airline provided a free chartered flight to kids and their families to take the trip of a lifetime to the Most Magical Place on Earth. DALLAS — Southwest Airlines…
Etihad Airways launches exclusive status match for Aussie customers with six other airlines
Etihad Airways is launching an exclusive loyalty program status match offer for Australian customers with six other airlines. Emirates (EK) will now status match with Singapore Airlines (SQ), Qatar Airways…
Spirit Airlines CEO Gets $3.8 Million Bonus 1 Week Before Company Files Bankruptcy – (SAVE)
According to an SEC filing, Spirit Airlines, Inc. SAVEQ CEO Ted Christie was paid a $3.8 million retention bonus just one week before the budget airline filed for bankruptcy. The…
Key Takeaways from Wawrzenski v. United Airlines for Employers
Employers wanting to create a more equitable and legally compliant workplace while also reducing their risk of litigation may want to pay particular attention to the California Court of Appeal’s…
Man hailed a hero after helping restrain unruly American Airlines passenger
Click here for updates on this story MCKINNEY, Texas (KTVT) — A McKinney man is being called a hero, but he claims he simply, “did what needed to be done.”…
United Airlines Increases Flights To Daily On Accra Route – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
LAGOS – United Airlines has increased the service between Accra (Ghana) and Washington D.C. (United States), from three-times weekly to daily. This reflects a 62 per cent year-over-year increase in…
Cutting in line? American Airlines’ new boarding tech might stop you at now over 100 airports
NEW YORK (AP) — Sneaking a little ahead of line to get on that plane faster? American Airlines might stop you. In an apparent effort to reduce the headaches caused…