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    Delta Safety Video Interrupts Super Bowl Halftime Show, Leaving Passengers Furious

    by SharonKurheg February 11, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 11, 2026

    A delayed Delta flight out of Orlando sparked audible frustration when the FAA-required safety briefing cut into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance. Federal regulations require airlines to present the …

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    Why Some Southwest Passengers Are Being Told They’re on “Standby” — Even When They’re Not

    by SharonKurheg February 10, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 10, 2026

    A wording issue tied to Southwest’s year-old Basic fare is causing passengers to believe they’ve been placed on standby—even though they still have confirmed seats on the flight. In aviation, …

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    After Assigned Seating Went Live, Southwest’s Activist Investor Quietly Trimmed Its Stake

    by joeheg February 9, 2026
    by joeheg February 9, 2026

    Southwest finally flipped the switch on the last of its “this is how we’ve always done it” policies. Assigned seating went live in late January, which means Southwest’s transformation is …

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    The Best and Worst Airlines for Long-Haul Flights, per Travel + Leisure

    by SharonKurheg February 9, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 9, 2026

    A new ranking shared by Travel + Leisure analyzes 26 airlines to reveal which carriers deliver the best long-haul flight experience—and which fall short. Long-haul flights tend to amplify differences …

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    Why Passengers and Employees Say American Airlines Is Struggling to Compete

    by SharonKurheg February 6, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 6, 2026

    Following its latest earnings report, passengers and American Airlines employees say ongoing customer service issues, leadership problems, and operational failures are hurting the airline’s ability to compete with its rivals. …

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    Southwest’s Mini Companion Pass Promo Is Back — But Why So Early This Year?

    by joeheg February 4, 2026
    by joeheg February 4, 2026

    If you’ve flown Southwest for a while, you start to notice that they’re nothing if not consistent. Promotions tend to show up when you expect them. Sales follow a rhythm. …

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    He Cut the Deplaning Line — Then Acted Shocked When Someone Called Him Out

    by SharonKurheg February 4, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 4, 2026

    Most people, when on a plane, tend to err on the side of “doing the right thing.” They use their inside voice, they try to keep to themselves, they don’t …

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    It’s One Week Into Assigned Seating – Here’s What Southwest Passengers Say NOW

    by SharonKurheg February 3, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 3, 2026

    When Southwest officially began its system of assigned seating a week ago today, there were a lot of cheers – and a lot of hand-wringing. People either loved or hated …

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    The Airline That Takes the Mile-High Club Very Literally

    by SharonKurheg January 31, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 31, 2026

    Most people view flying as a means to get from Point A to Point B. Others view it as a chance for some bow-chicky-bow-bow (like this couple who was videotaped …

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    Why Airlines (With These Few Exceptions) Won’t Let You Change Names on a Ticket

    by SharonKurheg January 31, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 31, 2026

    One of the frustrations one might have with airlines is that you’re not allowed to change the name on a plane ticket. It doesn’t matter if it turns out you …

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