There’s a reason they’re called “You Suck Airways”
walterh Jesus Christ on toast. So US Airways gets their panties in a bunch because one of their PAYING passengers boards one of their planes with his pants saggy. He wasn’t…
A New Reason To Hate Southwest Airlines
Okay, so Southwest doesn’t have the absolute best reputation out there. Sure, they’re the low-cost carrier of choice for cattle-car service. But they’ve had quite a number situations that’ve left…
Are you f’ing kidding me?
So yesterday, they announced Spirit Airlines was going to start coming to my home airport, Portland, Oregon. Okay, so now I get to make fun of them in person. But…
New rules for the airlines!
Okay, I know I’ve been under a rock lately, but this is something I’m actually glad to hear about! Apparently there are five new rules that went into effect April…
So Alaska Air Wants To Stay Independent
At least according to something the CEO just said. He wants Alaska Air Group to be independent while others consolidate themselves out of existence. I think it’ll happen, but there’s…
In which I have NO compassion for airlines
There’s a headline out today that screams, “Airlines Say Fee Boost Considered by Obama Would Raise Fares, Hurt Demand“. I went into it with a clear mind wondering what all…
Travel-Related Customer Service in the Digital Age
Remember when customer service meant having to call an 800 number? Yeah, not in the digital age anymore. Things have changed, but not always for the best. Here’s a rundown…
Security is a JOKE
With all the headlines going on about security, invasive TSA pat-downs (where a lesbian friend of mine has commented she’s had her labia touched – TWICE), and the like, what…
Good roundup of TSA shenanigans
While work’s been…odd as of late, I haven’t had a lot of time to post. Plus I’ve been home for 3 weeks (the longest I’ve been home for 8+ years).…
Guess what the TSA has been doing?
Okay, not the entire TSA, but one TSA officer. One really, really, really stupid TSA officer. While he was supposed to be working as a “bomb appraisal officer”, he decided…