May2016 - Flight Wisdom

Everybody off the plane – the crew need bottled water!

Everybody off the plane – the crew need bottled water! (Mail Online)

The pilot of an American Airlines flight from Washington DC to Indianapolis delayed take-off then deplaned his passengers because ground crew couldn’t deliver regulation water.

U.S. airfares drop to lowest level since 2010 with $377 average

U.S. airfares drop to lowest level since 2010 with $377 average (The Dallas Morning News)

The average U.S. airfare dropped to $377 last year, its lowest level since 2010 and down nearly 4 percent from 2014, according to government data released Tuesday.

Baby born on Jetstar flight named after airline

Baby born on Jetstar flight named after airline (9news.com.au)

A pregnant mother who gave birth on a flight from Singapore has named her son Jet Star in honour of the flight crew who helped her deliver the child.

Bombardier Lands First US C-Series Customer with Delta Order

Bombardier Lands First US C-Series Customer with Delta Order (NYCAviation)

Delta Air Lines has committed to purchasing 75 aircraft to add to its fleet from the manufacturer, along with the option for an additional 50.

How to fix the TSA and make air travel fun again

Delta’s New York to D.C. Shuttle, Bucking Tradition, Removes Midday Flights

Delta's New York to D.C. Shuttle, Bucking Tradition, Removes Midday Flights (TheStreet)

Delta will end a 55-year tradition of hourly shuttle service between New York and Washington this fall, when it cuts out two midday flights.

Air rage tied to planes with first-class seating, study says

Air rage tied to planes with first-class seating, study says (CNN)

Passengers in economy seating were nearly four times more likely to have air rage on planes that had a first-class section.

Amy Van Dyken-Rouen says she was ‘humiliated’ by TSA officer

Amy Van Dyken-Rouen says she was 'humiliated' by TSA officer (NY Daily News)

“Had a full body pat down, and was humiliated by him,” the six-time gold medal winner wrote on Instagram about the agent.

This simple trick can save you hundreds of dollars on flights

Can new Delta CEO Ed Bastian continue the airline’s success? – Atlanta Magazine

What not to name your Wi-Fi hotspot

Bad passenger behavior has hit a disgusting new low

Man loses $26,000 from carry-on during flight

Man loses $26,000 from carry-on during flight (CNN)

It’s a lesson in not letting your guard down — even if the thief isn’t going to run off anytime soon: A man’s watches and cash, worth $26,000, stolen from his bag.

U.S. to boost airport staffing to manage long security lines

U.S. to boost airport staffing to manage long security lines (Yahoo Finance)

The United States is to increase the number of airport security staff and bomb-sniffing dogs and ramp up its pre-screening enrollment efforts in an attempt to address airlines’ concerns that long airport …