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NEW YORK CITY, NY - In a bid to stay ahead of stiff competition from other banks, American Express Centurion Lounges is making working from lounges more like working from home.

AMEX Centurion Lounges Add New Work-From-Home Features

by Kyle StewartOctober 4, 2022October 3, 2022

NEW YORK, NY - The pilot of a Boeing 757-300 plane remained completely calm during the harrowing experience when both engines failed on the plane immediately after takeoff. According to his co-pilot, the captain remarked, "I've seen the Sully movie, so I am not worried one bit."

Pilot loses both engines on takeoff but isn’t panicking because he watched Sully movie

by Lee BallouSeptember 29, 2022September 4, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, PA - After placing dead last in the JD Power airport survey, the leadership team at the Philadelphia International Airport unveiled a game-changing plan to move from dead last to second to dead last over the next 11 years.

Philly airport unveils aggressive plan to go from worst airport to 2nd worst airport in next 11 years

by Lee BallouSeptember 28, 2022September 28, 2022

ORLANDO, FL - In a bid to one-up Southwest Airlines, rival Spirit Airlines, which was recently purchased by JetBlue, gave out full drum kits to every passenger on a recent Orlando-bound flight.

In a bid to one-up Southwest, Spirit hands out full drum kits to passengers

by Lee BallouSeptember 26, 2022September 26, 2022

SOMEWHERE OVER NEBRASKA - Shaun Reyes, a 38-year-old business traveler, accidentally hit the flight attendant's call button. The embarrassed traveler quickly recovered, though, and made up a reason: "Uh, yeah, can you bring me a Coke?"

Embarrassed Traveler makes up reason for hitting FA call button; meant to turn on light

by Lee BallouSeptember 23, 2022September 5, 2022

PALO ALTO, CA - Mark Zuckerberg greeted citizens of the metaverse with a special announcement on Thursday. American Airlines would start to offer services within the virtual space the company, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has created.

American Airlines Enters Metaverse, Shockingly Realistic

by Kyle StewartSeptember 20, 2022September 13, 2022

LONDON - British Airways crew members are horrified at the sudden influx of Renaissance Festival actors flying to England in a completely unnecessary gesture of loyalty to soon-to-be crowned King Charles III.

RenFest enthusiasts flock to UK to pledge fealty to new king

by Nancy PowellSeptember 14, 2022September 12, 2022

DALLAS, TX - In a brief moment of honesty at an airport bar, a Southwest Airlines pilot revealed that he's been quiet quitting for the last two years.

Southwest Airlines pilot reveals he’s been quiet quitting for the last two years

by Lee BallouSeptember 13, 2022September 11, 2022

WESTMINSTER, UK - Following the somber passing of Queen Elizabeth II, some seriously strategic planning was involved to avoid complications at Heathrow.

Royal Family Dodge Heathrow To Avoid Losing Queen Amid Baggage Handling Struggles

by Kyle StewartSeptember 13, 2022September 12, 2022

LONDON - In a bid to help the environment, US President Joe Biden is taking a hot air balloon to the Queen's funeral in London. In a ballon dubbed Green One, the president began his journey early this morning and is accompanied by a fleet of hot air balloons with various secret service and support staff in tow.

Biden taking hot air balloon to Queen’s funeral

by Lee BallouSeptember 13, 2022September 13, 2022