Shoes and Shirts required? On a plane? You would have thought so but the popular Passenger Shaming group on Facebook has some even worst behaviour on display. Yet, Flyertalk took down a recent thread which contained the same material. Who’s right?
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority is seeking new members for its Consumer Panel to enhance its understanding of consumer interests in policy development. Ideal candidates will possess senior-level experience in consumer issues, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication skills to contribute effectively to the panel’s discussions.
Recent changes at United Clubs indicate a shift towards limiting access amid rising membership rates and improved food options. New policies restrict entry to travelers on the day of their visit, impacting long-time members and altering the experience for frequent flyers. The lack of communication from United adds to the confusion surrounding these updates.
Heathrow Airport has introduced a training video for staff on how to manage Imaginary Friends, a move that has sparked confusion amidst ongoing complaints about long queues and poor service. This focus on imaginary companions highlights a curious approach to addressing real passenger frustrations.
Wet Leases, as the aviation industry calls the renting of planes from other operators can bring benefits and disadvantages for passengers as this recent trip showed. Two different wet leases operating on behalf of BA out of London City felt very different.
British Airways is shrinking the size of one of the permitted carry-ons, forcing passengers to put it under their seat but boarding premium cabins before Executive Club elites. A win for anyone I wonder?
Asiana Airlines has launched a new flight connecting Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO), enhancing travel options between South Korea and Italy. Operating three times a week on a Boeing B777-200ER, this route marks Asiana’s debut in Italy, complementing existing services from other airlines.
The merger of USAirways and AA continues. It appears that US segments have been converted to AA segments for a number of my bookings. This allows seat selection via aa.com as well as access to Row 1, previously out of reach until the day of travel for US flights.
The blog post highlights a mix-up in inflight movie offerings, where American Airlines is promoting “Age of Ultron” but showing “Avengers Assemble” instead. It discusses the confusion this has caused among passengers and invites others to share their experiences with similar discrepancies.
Swiss e Austrian Airlines annunciano l’introduzione di una nuova struttura tariffaria per i voli intraeuropei, valida dalla fine di ottobre. Le compagnie del Lufthansa Group offriranno quattro classi di prezzo e servizio, rispondendo così alla concorrenza delle low-cost e adattandosi alle esigenze dei passeggeri.
Two flights with european carrier, Finnair were great with the exception of an over-entitled fellow passenger. It prompted a couple of questions of flying etiquette….
With Copenhagen being a fortress Star Alliance member SAS, the lounge offering for non-SAS passengers are pretty thin. Finnair uses two different lounges. On my recent visit I chose the Aspire Lounge, a short walk from the A gates used by the airline.
