Airline complaints soar to another record in 2024
Along with airline safety, airline service also is declining. Complaints lodged against U.S. airlines hit another record in 2024, rising […]
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In the Seattle area on Sunday, the sky’s blue and it’s cold. That often happens here – when it’s not
Jet Blue agrees to pay $2 million for chronic flight delays
Are you a JetBlue customer? Have you experienced delayed flights? If so, you may be getting some money. JetBlue has
What to do about ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water, as tests show millions more are exposed
More than 11 million additional people have the toxic “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals known as PFAS, in their
Facts and figures for Thanksgiving 2024
With Thanksgiving coming up Thursday, all kinds of Thanksgiving memories are flooding my mind. After my dad passed away,
Slow evacuation of American Airlines flight 2045 shows need for updated evacuation standards and minimum seat sizes, consumer groups say
The evacuation of American Airlines Flight 2045 on July 12 at the San Francisco International Airport took longer to complete than the federal standard of 90 seconds. While only minor injuries were reported, delays in the evacuation created an unacceptable risk of major injuries or death for the passengers and crew.
When traveling, remember to be courteous when using your devices
Recently, when I traveled to Madrid, I noticed that more people weren’t using headphones or earbuds when listening to audio on their phones and computers. At the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, a man was sitting with his leg propped up on his suitcase listening to YouTube videos. It was really irritating. Another man had his phone on speaker.
Facts and figures for the holidays 2023
Millions of people around the world are excited about the holidays. Shopping for gifts, gathering with friends and family, and attending religious events heighten excitement this time of year. Americans are expected to spend between 3 percent and 4 percent more in 2023 than last year, about $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion, according to a survey.