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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

DENVER, CO - Frontier Airlines, one of the nation’s “Ultra Low-Cost Carriers” has added a new unique perk with a twist that is going to make a lot of Denver passengers happy.

Frontier Adds Tarmac Transfer For Elite Den Members

by Kyle StewartMay 10, 2022May 9, 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

TAMPA BAY, FL -With JetBlue now out of the picture in the frenzied bid to snap up Spirit Airlines, many Spirit Airlines loyalists are quite pleased they can still have their fight clubs and dance halls.

Spirit Passengers Glad They Can Still Fight & Blast Loud Music with JetBlue Out of the Picture

by Anson HowardMay 4, 2022May 4, 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

DALLAS, TX - Passengers on a recent Southwest flight were treated to some of that famous Southwest charm when a member of the flight crew screamed a cute death metal song to the plane after announcing they'd successfully landed in Dallas.

Southwest flight attendant sings cute death metal song to passengers

by Lee BallouApril 30, 2022

DENVER, CO - A bored United Airlines pilot decided to execute a go-around after completing an extremely uneventful 3-hour flight. When asked why he chose to do the unneeded maneuver, the pilot responded, "I just needed some fun, man!"

Pilot decides to do a go-around just for fun

by Lee BallouApril 29, 2022April 29, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, LA - A Louisiana traveler was dumbfounded when his wife actually boarded their flight on time last Thursday. Apparently she didn't even run to the bathroom.

Man Shocked When Wife Doesn’t Use Restroom or Go Shopping When It’s Their Turn to Board Flight

by Anson HowardApril 28, 2022April 29, 2022