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WASHINGTON, DC - As the pilot shortage reaches new highs, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering raising the retirement age to unheard-of levels in a bid to take the pressure off a demoralized workforce.

Proposed: Retirement age for pilots raised to 103 as pilot shortage continues

by Lee BallouJuly 27, 2022July 26, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, CA - Virtue signaling and outrage reached new levels this week when a survey revealed the real reason so many celebrities want federal mask mandates to continue is because it's so much harder now to travel anonymously.

Survey reveals most celebs are just ticked at mask mandate removals because they can’t travel anonymously anymore

by Lee BallouJuly 26, 2022July 26, 2022

TUCSON, AZ - Frank Jefferson was surprised when he was hauled off a recent Southwest Airlines flight out of Tucson. After all, he was just sharing his top love language with an attractive flight attendant.

Passenger shares his love language with nonplussed flight attendant

by Lee BallouJuly 20, 2022June 5, 2022

NEW YORK, NY - JetBlue Flight Attendant Stephen R. Martin shared his disappointment over not being screamed at on a recent flight from San Diego to New York. Since the mask mandate has been removed, it hasn't happened even once, and frankly, Martin has kind of started to miss the abuse.

Flight attendant kinda disappointed no one screams at him during recent flight

by Lee BallouJuly 19, 2022July 5, 2022

PARSIPPANY, NJ - Rental car juggernaut Avis Car Rental announced it has no plans to compete with its rival National Car Rental, acknowledging in a press release that it is "perfectly fine being a pretty bad" rental car company because at least it doesn't arrest its customers."

Avis perfectly fine being a “pretty bad” rental car company; announces it has no plans to compete with National

by Lee BallouJuly 18, 2022June 6, 2022

AUSTIN, TX - The Austin International Airport is considering a new proposal that would see its airport restaurants close even earlier than they already do in light of the fact they really don't want any business anyway and certainly not business travelers coming in on late flights.

Austin airport considering closing its restaurants even earlier in the day

by Lee BallouJuly 14, 2022June 6, 2022

SALINA, KS - The prepared traveler is the smart traveler, and sometimes travel throws a curveball or two at you. Here are 5 practical tips for enjoying your stay at a Motel 6.

5 Tips for Enjoying your Stay at a Motel 6

by Lee BallouJuly 13, 2022May 31, 2022

ATLANTA, GA - Airlines are begging governments for a return to the draconian lockdown seen at the height of the pandemic in a desperate bid to scale back travel demand. "We can't find anyone who wants to work anymore and this is insanity!" said one travel exec pleading for the mask mandate to be reinstated.

Desperate airlines beg governments to reintroduce draconian COVID lockdowns again since they can’t find people to work anymore

by Lee BallouJuly 12, 2022July 9, 2022

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Two Southwest Airlines pilots were taken into custody this morning by Birmingham airport police after aborting their takeoff, a violation of state law.

Southwest Airlines Pilots Arrested in Alabama After Performing Aborted Takeoff

by Ted CroosJuly 11, 2022July 10, 2022

ATLANTA, GA - As airlines desperately struggle to find staff to meet overwhelming demand some are finding themselves forced to use methods they'd never considered before: paying them fairly and treating them well.

Airlines so desperate for employees they are willing to pay them fairly, treat them well

by Lee BallouJuly 10, 2022July 6, 2022