March, 2015

• 21 March

  How Many Calories Are in that Airline Meal?

  I was researching how healthy first-class meals are and came across this article about the meals you can get in economy class. Diet Detective apparently reviews the different airline meals each year around Thanksgiving. Here’s the most current edition. His mentions that the US Airways / American Airlines merger has …

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• 17 March

  Ryanair to Use MegaBus Model of Pricing for Transatlantic Flights–Starting at £10

  Ryanair is beginning the process to launch transatlantic flights, and rumor has it they will use a MegaBus-like model of pricing where the first seats on the plane go for really cheap. This means the first person to scoop up a fare on a flight could get it for as little …

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• 16 March

  My Day Helping AUS Airport With Their Operations

  

  aka, interrupting their operations to have a little fun. The Austin MegaDO is a really fun event.  It’s a good chance to run around bar hopping with other fellow avgeeks, plus participate in travel-nerdy activities. Like helping out at the airport. We got to make the boarding announcements.     …

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• 15 March

  Why I ALSO Love Spirit Airlines

  Tiff has written on Spirit Airlines many times and has a definitive guide on how to fly it.  While she’s the “Spirit” person, I also have a love of Spirit Airlines. No, I don’t fly them–anymore. But when I was in school in Michigan, I had very limited funds.  (I …

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• 12 March

  Why the American Upgrade Integration Changes are Good for US Elites but Not American

  View from the Wing reports that US Airways flyers will soon get 500-mile upgrade certificates based off their previous travel–despite also getting unlimited upgrades during that travel time. According to reports, US Airways flyers will receive the certificates to use on their American flights while they still get their unlimited benefits …

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• 10 March

  Washington, DC Readers: A Taste Around Europe with Medieval Beer / Whiskey Tasting

  

  Just a quick note that John Strongbow’s Tavern in Old Town Alexandria is having a Medieval beer tasting this coming Sunday at 4pm. From the website: Each of the beers at the tasting are: rated 98% excellent in international competition of legitimate, documented medieval heritage considered amongst the finest beers in …

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• 6 March

  Harrison Ford Downgraded to Fair-Moderate Condition After Being Listed Critical Post Plane Crash

  I have an alert for plane crashes and never through I’d be pulling up an article about Harrison Ford, aka famed pilot from the Star Wars series, Han Solo. Ford crashed into a golf course after his plane stalled immediately after take off. From the New York Daily News: Assistant Fire Chief …

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• 5 March

  Hilton Receives Only Probation for Threatening to Kill Flight Attendant

  Proving the rich have different rules apply to them, Conrad Hilton, who was facing 20 years in jail for threatening the life of a flight attendant among many, many, many other things, was able to plea down to a misdemeanor and just probation. The flight attendant’s sin was paying attention …

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• 4 March

  JetBlue Opens Own Boutique Hotel

  JetBlue just opened its own 196-room boutique hotel in the Orlando area.  Wait, JetBlue? According to USA Today’s Ben Mutzabaugh, JetBlue opened this hotel specifically for its crew members.  And its amenities ain’t bad. From the article: Among the hotel’s perks: – A 24-hour, 2,000-square-foot gym and fitness facility – …

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• 2 March

  US Airways’ IT System Continues to Be Broken (Or why I can’t wait for the merger to finish)

  

  It’s no secret that US Airways’ IT system is broken.  But I just had a situation more bizarre than any I had in the post. To recap previous situations: The award flights that you see aren’t always the award flights you book. What airport code you choose in co-airport situations can affect …

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