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LONG BEACH, CA - JetBlue Airways issued its last and final offer in its now hostile effort to take over Spirit Airlines. Under the terms of the revised offer, JetBlue's CEO will throw in his renowned Garbage Pail Kids collection from the mid-eighties.

JetBlue CEO offers to throw in his Garbage Pail Kids collection in last ditch bid for Spirit

by Lee BallouMay 16, 2022May 16, 2022

Have you ever had your pilot die while in the air? It could happen to you! Prior planning prevents poor performance so here are five practical tips to land your plane if your pilot dies.

5 practical tips to land a plane if your pilot dies mid-flight

by Lee BallouMay 14, 2022May 13, 2022

DALLAS, TX - Recently, the popular no-frills airline Southwest unveiled plans to add long-awaited power outlets to its fleet of Boeing jets. However, shortly after the announcement technical specifications of the retrofit were leaked, revealing the plan is actually just to use one long extension cord draped throughout the cabin.

Southwest’s plans to add charging outlets to flights revealed to actually just be a couple of long extension cords

by Lee BallouMay 12, 2022

COLOGNE, DE - German airline Lufthansa has issued a formal apology for a recent incident involving a group of Jewish travelers. The airline admitted regret for not being more subtle with their racism in the statement.

Lufthansa apologizes for not being more subtle when being racist

by Lee BallouMay 11, 2022May 11, 2022

BARSTOW, CA - A family of 4 recently moved Barstow to the top of their summer vacation planning list. According to the father, it's so much more than just a place to use the Bathroom before continuing on to Las Vegas.

Family seriously considering a visit to Barstow for their big family vacation

by Lee BallouMay 9, 2022April 17, 2022

CHICAGO, IL - In the wake of Delta Airlines' recent announcement restricting lounge access to percent overcrowding United Airlines has replied with its own new lounge policy that will limit lounge access to 7-minute intervals, along with several other competitive changes.

United announces new airport lounge policy allowing travelers to visit for only 7 minutes at a time

by Lee BallouMay 7, 2022May 7, 2022

VOLUSIA, FL - Authorities at a Hampton Inn near Daytona Beach Count, Florida, reported receiving a 9-1-1 call from an irate guest who was furious he didn't receive his complimentary two bottles of water at check-in.

Diamond member furious he didn’t receive his two bottles of water at check-in, calls 9-1-1

by Lee BallouMay 6, 2022April 16, 2022

CHICAGO, IL - In what can only be construed as a bid to top Delta Airlines' recent offer to pay flight attendants during the boarding process, Chicago-based United Airlines is announcing a new program that will pay flight attendants while they get ready for work.

United Airlines tops Delta with new offer to pay flight attendants while they get ready for work

by Lee BallouMay 2, 2022May 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - The recently announced Disinformation Governance Board, or Ministry of Truth as it's casually known, quickly set its sights on a first target: accurate communications during flight delays.

Ministry of Truth gets to work quickly; starts on the lies told during flight delays

by Lee BallouMay 2, 2022April 30, 2022

DALLAS, TX - Flight crews from an American Airlines flight from Dallas to St. Louis spent 11 minutes literally crawling up the aisles begging passengers to sign up for the airline's credit card.

Flight crew literally on hands and knees begging passengers to sign up for airline credit card

by Lee BallouMay 1, 2022April 16, 2022