I previously posted United’s 767-200 MT seat map, and now bring you the other -200 version in United’s fleet seen flying the skies in 1998 for this installment of Vintage Airline Seat Maps. This was United’s ETOPS certified 767-200 and it primarily flew international routes, though domestic hub-to-hub service was common as well. When it…
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Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel News: September 3, 2013
A brief sampling of industry news that caught my attention today: I certainly didn’t see this route coming. British Airways today announced new nonstop Austin-London service using Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Five-times weekly flights begin March 2014, with daily service commencing in May. In negative British Airways news, a passenger bought a promoted tweet after the…
Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel News: August 26, 2013
A brief sampling of industry news that caught my attention today: Alaska Airlines inaugurated new Portland-Atlanta nonstop service today, utilizing Boeing 737-800s. The airline is offering double Mileage Plan miles on Portland-Atlanta flights for travel between August 26 – October 31. A passenger aboard an Air India flight allegedly received a shocking message on her…
Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel News: August 22, 2013
A brief sampling of industry news that caught my attention today: Delta Air Lines will arm flight attendants with Nokia Luminas to “improve the customer experience.” FAs will be able to process onboard credit card purchases in real-time, including on the spot upgrades to Economy Comfort. American Airlines and US Airways got another kick in…
United Swaps Out 747 for 777 on Australia Flights, Plus More Route Changes
United Airlines has made several adjustments to its international flying schedule beginning at the end of March 2014, including the re-introduction of 747 flights out of Chicago O’Hare and swapping out 747-400s for three-class 777-200s on Australia-bound flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco. The schedule changes are appearing online as of this morning. Highlighting…
Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel News: August 16, 2013
A brief sampling of industry news that caught my attention today: Earlier this week, American Airlines offered a fast-track to elite status that was quickly removed by the airline after it became apparent that many non-targeted travelers were successful in registering for the campaign. AAdvantageGeek got the lowdown on whether those who signed up will…
Notable Airline, Hotel and Travel News: August 13, 2013
A sampling of industry news that caught my attention today: Catching the majority of industry followers off-guard (myself included), the U.S. Department of Justice and several states are suing to block the American-US Airways merger. The DOJ claims higher airfares and fees would result if the merger goes through. American and US Airways, of course,…
Vintage Airline Seat Map: American Airlines Boeing 727-100 from 1987
I previously posted seat maps for American’s Boeing 727-100s from 1977 and 1985, and now bring you the “final†version seen flying the skies in 1987 for this installment of Vintage Airline Seat Maps. I received some great insight into this aircraft type from reader John, who commented the following on the 1985 map: I…
I ‘Died’ During My 90-Second Airline Evacuation Drill. Would You?
The year was 1993 and I was an intern with United Airlines in Flight Dispatch at their corporate headquarters in suburban Chicago. Weekly, I’d fly out to Denver (Stapleton) for scheduled intern meetings among other activities, and I was fortunate to participate in an evacuation exercise at the flight attendant training center. I posted this…
Video of Asiana 214 Crash at San Francisco International Airport
Amateur video has surfaced that captured the crash of Asiana Airlines flight 214 yesterday at San Francisco International Airport. It was filmed by Fred Hayes from across the bay and appeared on CNN this afternoon. It’s simply amazing there weren’t additional fatalities. Click here for the CNN video and phone interview with Mr. Hayes. – Follow…