February 21, 20241 yr On 2/19/2024 at 6:06 AM, E Rocc said: There was a story out before the Super Bowl that Taylor Swift's jet hit 750 over the Pacific on the way to Vegas, less astute people thought she had bought a special plane. :) PJ's regularly flirt with these speeds because they usually fly much higher than commercial traffic. I once took a G650 from Seattle to Minneapolis in 1:45.
March 4, 20241 yr JetBlue ends bid to buy Spirit Airlines. https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/nation-world/jetblue-spirit-ending-proposed-merger-after-court-ruling-blocked-deal/507-edc6b24c-f586-4aa8-8e26-30b2357c1c23
March 11, 20241 yr Boeing needed scrutiny before this. Now it needs the world to come down on it... Boeing whistleblower found dead in US https://au.news.yahoo.com/boeing-whistleblower-found-dead-us-211331098.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 24, 20241 yr smart luggage trolleys in an indian airport — https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3Skiu7rXZv/?igsh=MTBkZXR3aDc0anQ5eg==
April 24, 20241 yr thx uncle joe -- Airlines Required To Give Automatic Cash Refunds For Canceled And Delayed Flights The Biden administration is defining a significant delay as lasting at least three hours for domestic flights and six hours for international ones. David Koenig Apr 24, 2024 more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/airlines-fee-rules_n_66291e2be4b01248ca9b9290
April 24, 20241 yr Now THAT is news left and right should praise. Permanent bans, or at least extended suspensions, for disruptive passengers next please!
April 24, 20241 yr they are spending so much $$$ and effort on jfk, nice to save some $ — Solar power canopy at JFK long-term parking lot to help power AirTrain, nearby homes By Ben BrachfeldPosted on April 23, 2024 … Solar panels are also expected to be installed on newly-reconstructed Terminals 1 and 6 at JFK, while a solar array already exists atop LaGuardia Airport and over a parking lot at Newark Airport. The Port Authority and the New York Power Authority worked in partnership to contract TotalEnergies to construct the solar canopy. “Building New York’s largest solar carport at JFK significantly advances the Port Authority’s goal of reducing our agency’s carbon footprint to net zero while sharing the benefit of our historic investments at the airport with neighboring communities,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. more: https://www.amny.com/transit/solar-power-canopy-jfk-airport-airtrain/
April 24, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, TBideon said: Now THAT is news left and right should praise. Permanent bans, or at least extended suspensions, for disruptive passengers next please! I feel like this is going to be fought somewhat by the airlines.
April 24, 20241 yr We've bailed out the airlines out three times in the last 22 years. It's enough. They need to be nationalized.
April 24, 20241 yr 51 minutes ago, TBideon said: We've bailed out the airlines out three times in the last 22 years. It's enough. They need to be nationalized. No, we just need more alternatives -- starting with more competition on short routes from high speed rail!
May 3, 20241 yr taylor swift’s entire 2023 flight itinerary — 🙀 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6Aj6bSojvf/?igsh=aWEzZjBtOWJoZGo5
May 17, 20241 yr the airport lounge game has exploded in popularity -- https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/ar-BB1mySgC
May 17, 20241 yr As airports become more miserable experiences on every imaginable level - Hopkins security lines and TSA were the drizzling s**ts on Wedneday - I can see these little oasises getting more popular.
June 18, 2024Jun 18 i didn’t think singapore changi would be knocked from #1 airport anytime soon, but doha hamad did it — This airport just took the crown from Singapore as the world’s best The winners are decided based on customer satisfaction surveys of over 500 airports Written by Liv Kelly Contributing Writer Monday 22 April 2024 Based on customer satisfaction surveys of 550 of the world’s airports, the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024 just named Doha Hamad Airport the best airport on the planet! It knocked last year’s winner SingaporeChangi off the top spot, which was relegated to second place but has won 12 times in the past – pretty impressive from Hamad. *** The world’s top 20 airports for 2024 Doha Hamad Singapore Changi Seoul Incheon Tokyo Haneda Tokyo Narita Paris CDG Dubai Munich Zurich Istanbul Hong Kong Rome Fiumicino Vienna Helsinki-Vantaa Madrid-Barajas Centrair Nagoya Vancouver Kansai Melbourne Copenhagen more: https://www.timeout.com/news/this-airport-just-took-the-crown-from-singapore-as-the-worlds-best-042224 Edited June 18, 2024Jun 18 by mrnyc
June 19, 2024Jun 19 Hopefully this doesn't happen. My wife and son are due to return from Europe on Aer Lingus next month. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kkdzn7djyo.amp "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 13, 2024Jul 13 Pan Am will return to the skies in 2025 (for a special flight) By Lilit Marcus, CNN In travel news this week: A beloved former airline is making a brief – and expensive – victory lap, France celebrates its national holiday, and we spotlight a Pacific Northwest destination that should be on your travel list. Flying high Pan Am is synonymous with glamorous travel. Although the airline stopped flying in 1991, the name still emanates nostalgia and symbolizes an era before the words “overtourism” or “selfie stick” existed. Now, there’s a chance to fly Pan Am again, provided you have deep pockets. Pan Am Brands, which owns the former airline’s licensing rights, will fly a special Pan Am-branded private jet on a 12-day trip from New York City in June 2025. The “Tracing the Transatlantic” itinerary has stops in Bermuda, Lisbon, Marseille, London and Foynes, Ireland, all places that have significance to Pan Am and were on the airline’s old routes. The price tag? A cool $59,950 a person. MORE
September 17, 2024Sep 17 this is mesmerizing — how they park planes — 👍 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_GJAnWOC2I/?igsh=a3A0NG80ZWljY25k
September 29, 2024Sep 29 blimp down in sao paulo blimp down! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAWUYYVsqXE/?igsh=MXczaDA1NjVpZG05NQ==
November 30, 2024Nov 30 we need this in american airports — frankfort airport terminal 2 — 🎉 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCFpzYly74q/?igsh=NXA0dDA3aGl6bG0y
December 15, 2024Dec 15 sounds fun — Airport Voice Gaming meets travel: JFK Terminal 8 debuts Gameway lounge in time for holiday travelers By Czarinna AndresPosted on December 12, 2024 The Gameway Ultra lounge, part of a $125 million investment in Terminal 8 by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and American Airlines, is designed to elevate the airport experience. The new modern space will feature luxury console and PC gaming stations alongside the RetroZone® bar, where travelers can relax with craft beers and classic video games. more: https://qns.com/2024/12/gaming-meets-travel-jfk-terminal-8-debuts-gameway-lounge-in-time-for-holiday-travelers/
December 16, 2024Dec 16 o’hare at night — https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDVuMckMN8c/?igsh=cDhsd2s4OGgyYjJr
December 18, 2024Dec 18 why prices are high — https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBPOX6AxCz2/?igsh=MTViZmZodWNvMWRhOQ==
December 18, 2024Dec 18 30 minutes ago, mrnyc said: why prices are high — https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBPOX6AxCz2/?igsh=MTViZmZodWNvMWRhOQ== This is maybe the first time something crappy today wasn’t directly Reagan’s fault lol.
December 19, 2024Dec 19 I guess everyone quit buying eggs so they could buy a record number of Christmas flights...
December 30, 2024Dec 30 christmas day morning air traffic — 🙀🎅 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DED-y1Ntqcw/?igsh=MXI1YnFmY3RldmJvZQ==
January 17Jan 17 3 hours ago, mrnyc said: busy o’hare — https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEqJK2hvr6z/?igsh=MTRuc21mazI0amNmbw== O'Hare interest: a United flight had to return to the gate for inspection of its landing gear yesterday after it hit a coyote on the runway. Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
January 28Jan 28 public art for new jfk terminal 6 — JFK Terminal 6 taps NYC artist Jane Dickson for iconic public art installation, set to debut in 2026 By Athena DawsonPosted on January 28, 2025 A New York City-based artist has been selected to showcase their art at the soon-to-open JFK Terminal 6 (T6). Jane Dickson has been selected as the 19th artist to have their art displayed at JFK T6, set to open in 2026. Dickson will create a 14-foot diameter circular bronze medallion to welcome guests at the future T6 Arrivals Plaza to welcome passengers as they enter New York City. The medallion will be located near a terrace with a greenery space. Dickson will work with Masterwork Plaques to bring the medallion to life. more: https://qns.com/2025/01/jfk-terminal-6-jane-dickson-art-installation/ A rendering of the arrivals plaza of JFK T6. Courtesy of the Port Authority
February 19Feb 19 Hot mess incoming especially with President Musk cuts. Report: U.S. travel system not ready for World Cup, Olympics https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/43923123/us-travel-system-not-ready-world-cup-olympics
February 23Feb 23 Orlando could start to resemble 'The Jetsons' with flying cars from airport site as soon as 2028 Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel on Feb 21, 2025 ORLANDO, Fla. — Like something you’d see in the utopian future of TV’s “The Jetsons,” Orlando International Airport is trying to realize a long-desired dream of bringing flying cars to the region. https://m.arcamax.com/currentnews/newsheadlines/s-3607790
February 23Feb 23 Not sure if this is the right topic, but ... the State of Maryland has proposed an excise tax of 75 cents on each delivery by Fedex and UPS in the state. As a flat rate, it will be more impactful on low value shipments than high. It will be interesting to see what effect the tax will have on the volume of shipments. If Maryland does it, can the other states be far behind? Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
February 23Feb 23 1 hour ago, Dougal said: Not sure if this is the right topic, but ... the State of Maryland has proposed an excise tax of 75 cents on each delivery by Fedex and UPS in the state. As a flat rate, it will be more impactful on low value shipments than high. It will be interesting to see what effect the tax will have on the volume of shipments. If Maryland does it, can the other states be far behind? Would this also apply to Amazon? Assuming yes, this sounds like a great policy. Especially if USPS is exempt. Mon-USPS low volume shipping should be discouraged - there are significant externalities for wasteful low volume shipping. Vehicular traffic and pollution being the biggest problems. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
February 23Feb 23 18 hours ago, Boomerang_Brian said: Would this also apply to Amazon? Assuming yes, this sounds like a great policy. Especially if USPS is exempt. Mon-USPS low volume shipping should be discouraged - there are significant externalities for wasteful low volume shipping. Vehicular traffic and pollution being the biggest problems. The article I read did not mention Amazon, barely mentioned Fedex and UPS; it concentrated on the almost 50% hike in income taxes also planned. Wouldn't USPS have to be exempt because of McCulloch v. Maryland (the state that never learns)? Edit: It's all retail deliveries except grocery store and feminine hygiene products. https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/02/07/maryland-considers-adding-retail-delivery-fee/155724/ Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
March 16Mar 16 Southwest is going to start charging bag fees. Historically there were only two reasons I flew SW - no change fees and no bag fees. I don’t think the legacy carriers ever reinstated change fees since COVID, and now that SW charges bag fees, I don’t think I’ll be flying them as much. At least we’ll be able to start having assigned seats soon, so that’s an improvement. https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/southwest-becomes-last-airline-to-drop-free-checked-bags-for-everyone.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign= Southwest Becomes Last Airline to Drop Free Checked Bags for Everyone The changes will take effect for flights purchased on or after May 28, 2025. While Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members and Business Select travelers will continue to get two free checked bags on their flights, all others may be paying for at least one piece of luggage. Rapid Rewards A-List members, Rapid Rewards credit cardholders, and “other select customers” will all get one free checked bag when flying with Southwest. All others will be forced to pay for their first and second checked bag, subject to weight and size limitations. Southwest did not announce the price for the first and second checked bags, or what the weight and size limitations would be. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
March 16Mar 16 I’m kind of surprised the whole checked bag fee hasn’t been restructured by somebody. These days, everybody wants to carry on, and most airlines practically beg people to check their bag at the gate. I’m surprised nobody started offering 1 free checked bag and a charge to carry on.
March 16Mar 16 final approach st barts — 🙀 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHMB7texRAB/?igsh=OTJheGVhbDU4Njh1
March 16Mar 16 2 hours ago, mu2010 said: I’m kind of surprised the whole checked bag fee hasn’t been restructured by somebody. These days, everybody wants to carry on, and most airlines practically beg people to check their bag at the gate. I’m surprised nobody started offering 1 free checked bag and a charge to carry on. I agree. Enplaning and deplaning would go a lot faster if fewer passengers had a carry on bag. And it would also reduce congestion in the seating area at the gate.
March 16Mar 16 1 hour ago, LibertyBlvd said: I agree. Enplaning and deplaning would go a lot faster if fewer passengers had a carry on bag. And it would also reduce congestion in the seating area at the gate. Nobody has done it because it would be a disaster PR move and a logistical nightmare. Checked bag lines are already outrageous lots of the time I couldn’t imagine even more people added to the queue of long lines that would normally just carry on. One of the core reasons people carry on (including myself) is they don’t trust the airlines with their bag, carry on eliminates the risk of your bag being lost or taken on accident. I personally put all my expensive clothes, high valuables in my carry on. Also the whole checking it at the gate option gets very messy and disorganized especially when deboarding it’s a mess with bags and passengers lining the jet bridge sometimes. I would assume some airlines have certainly thought about charging for carry on as I’m sure it has the potential at least at first to generate lots of money but none are foolish enough to go first it would be the competitions dream. Edited March 16Mar 16 by 646empire
March 16Mar 16 Southwest charging for carry-ons is fair - before, people without carry-ons deserved a fair reduction - so this just evens the playing field. But screwing over passengers on refunds and changed tickets is infuriating and petty. Edited March 16Mar 16 by TBideon
March 16Mar 16 25 minutes ago, TBideon said: Southwest charging for carry-ons is fair - before, people without carry-ons deserved a fair reduction - so this just evens the playing field. But screwing over passengers on refunds and changed tickets is infuriating and petty. Huh? Southwest isn’t talking about charging for carry-ons, they are going to start charging for checked bags. And the policies on ticket changes aren’t substantially changing - you still have a full year to use travel credits on most fares, and six months on the cheapest fares. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
March 27Mar 27 better lga busses — Hochul announces $160M in upgrades to Q70 LaGuardia Link bus line By Bill Parry Posted on March 27, 2025 With plans for the LaGuardia AirTrain and Astoria subway extension officially shelved, Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority, and the MTA on Tuesday unveiled a $160 million proposal to enhance the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus line, promising faster, more frequent, and more reliable service between the airport and transit hubs in Jackson Heights and Woodside. more: https://qns.com/2025/03/hochul-160m-upgrades-q70-laguardia-link-bus-line/
March 31Mar 31 Welcome to the Trump-lead federal workplace. Is anyone shocked that this is happening? I'm sure most of the federal workforce is on edge...and tower controllers see way more stress than the rank and file. Also interesting that a Google search for this yields a few blog hits, and this one local ABC affiliate reporting it. Nothing to see here... Employee placed on administrative leave as FAA investigates fight inside DCA control tower https://wjla.com/news/local/employee-placed-on-administrative-leave-as-faa-investigates-fight-inside-dca-control-tower-reagan-national-airport-fight-dca-air-traffic-control-dc-arlington-virginia-statement-investigation-altercation-faa-federal-aviation-administration
April 8Apr 8 best airports for food ranked — The global poll of more than 400 industry experts determined the nation’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport in Georgia had the best food and drink offerings. The outlet highlighted the airport’s southern and soul food spots, as well as rapper Ludacris’ Chicken and Beer. The airport lists more than 160 dining spots throughout its concourses online. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (Georgia) Chicago O’Hare International Airport (Illinois) John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York) LaGuardia Airport (New York) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Texas) Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (Texas) San Francisco International Airport (California) Denver International Airport (Colorado) Miami International Airport (Florida) Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Washington) more: https://thehill.com/regulation/transportation/5234691-airports-best-dining-poll/
May 4May 4 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 4May 4 Philadelphia TRACON issues and a walkout at the Newark tower…things are not good over there. The Philly move last year was supposed to help things.
May 6May 6 Hopefully the FAA can figure this out soon. Lots of CLE based crew and business passengers use Newark frequently (yours truly included!). Newark Airport Enters Second Week of Disruptions After Controllers Take LeaveTravelers at Newark Liberty International are hit with major delays and cancellations for an eighth straight day.FLYING MagazineNewark Airport Enters Second Week of Disruptions After Co...Delays and cancellations are due to a combination of staffing shortages, equipment issues, and runway construction.
May 6May 6 Air traffic control at Newark Airport briefly lost communication with aircraft, kicking off travel chaosAfter the incident last week, the controllers from the Philadelphia TRACON took leave under the Federal Employees Compensation Act.NBC NewsAir traffic control at Newark Airport briefly lost commun...After the incident last week, the controllers from the Philadelphia TRACON took leave under the Federal Employees Compensation Act. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
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