WSJ: “FAA Calls Out ‘Systemic’ Hazard at United”

This isn’t good. The letter doesn’t specify the violations, but those terms could mean issues like aviators not undergoing requisite, periodic check rides overseen by examiners within the required time, or the airline lacking records to document completion of such proficiency checks. The letter also cites problems with scheduling, which could include flying longer than the FAA allows. The FAA approves airlines’ systems governing such matters, and carriers are required to comply with those rules. …In this case, according to the FAA letter, voluntary reports of 12 apparent violations in 13 months stemming “from the same or similar set of circumstances” indicate a “systemic” hazard, requiring United to conduct “a complete review of your processes associated with crew member qualification” and develop an “action plan…to mitigate this hazard.” As a result, the FAA stopped accepting…

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Federal Prosecutors Looking at United’s Newark Hub Lease

The Port Authority of New York New Jersey - which we care about because it is in charge of New York area airports - just looks more and more corrupt. Federal prosecutors are looking at even more dealings, and unsurprisingly - given United's Newark hub - they focus on that airline formerly known as Continental.

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The Highest Capacity Plane Ever Will Start Flying Later This Year

Late last year I wrote about how Emirates announced that they would introduce two cabin A380s in 2015.

While the A380 is already the highest capacity jet out there, Emirates will be taking capacity to new heights (no pun intended), as they'll be modifying the configurations of some of the new A380s they take delivery of.

Emirates has already taken delivery of roughly half of the 120 A380s they have on order, and they don't plan on reconfiguring any of their current A380s to remove first class.

Anyway, it looks like we finally have some more information regarding the two cabin A380s.

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Is the Club Carlson Premier Card Worth Applying for or Keeping?

Recently, the biggest story in the points and miles world has been the elimination of the last award night free benefit from the Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature Card. Although not completely unexpected considering this benefit wasn’t sustainable in the long run for Carlson Rezidor (Club Carlson), the news still felt like a punch […]



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Getting Through Security: Which Trusted Traveler Program Is Right for You?

Last week, a friend posted on Facebook that he was excited to get TSA Precheck. He just needed to complete the fingerprinting process. For each of his upcoming trips, when arriving at an airport TSA checkpoint, he’d be able to leave on his shoes and light jacket when going through a metal detector and keep […]



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In Transit Blog: Wine Study, by Barge, in Burgundy

The luxury tour operator Belmond is offering a Wine Academy on three Burgundy-based barges.

















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Screaming Deal: 80% Off International First Class, Dubai-Austin (Less Than $1200)

A British Airways-filed first class fare from Dubai to Austin looks to be 80% - 90% off, and lets you fly British Airways first class across the pond.. and other certain carriers (even Qantas) for Dubai - London. Refundable ticket, lots of premium cabin bonuses, surely this will be fun for some...!

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Great Family Trips: Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula

The family vacation, like the concept of family itself, has evolved. Kids are traveling with grandma or a single parent or an indulgent uncle (or all three). However you define your kin, this Yucatán itinerary is all relative.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/04/09/great-family-trips-mexicos-yucatan-peninsula/

How to Choose an Airline Loyalty Program

Let’s be frank: flying in our modern world isn’t the glamorous experience it used to be. Less than 15 years ago, travelers were greeted to spacious seats, free meals (if you could call them that) and attentive service from cabin staff. Today, with seat pitch shrinking between seats and upgrade fees for nearly everything travelers […]



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Park Hyatt Maldives: Initial Thoughts

Hello from the Maldives! Even though I didn't book this trip that far in advance, this hotel stay has had more blog foreplay than HBO programming at 2AM.

For those of you not up to date, here are the previous installments I've written about my trip:

-- I’m Going To The Park Hyatt Maldives Alone(ish)… Oops/Yay?

-- Park Hyatt Maldives Upgrades — My Head Hurts

-- How To Book An Award Ticket To The Maldives?

-- How I’m Flying Home From The Maldives

-- Does This HAVE To Be The Most Direct Way From New York To The Maldives?!

-- This Is What $65/Night Gets You In The Maldives

I've been here for four days now, and had originally intended to write a post about my initial thoughts of the resort on day one. But I've been relaxing, which is sort of a foreign concept to me.

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Alyssa Milano Unloads on London Heathrow

Alyssa Milano went through a drama at London's Heathrow airport worthy of Melrose Place that neither a Charmed witch nor Tony Danza could help her fix.

Milano, who has a 7 month old baby, sought to carry on 10 ounces of breast milk and brought it through security. But she wasn't actually traveling with her baby.

London Heathrow's airport security confiscated her breast milk. But she showed them -- she pumped more once she got through!

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The culture your family belongs to

Which culture would your family feel most at home in?



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7 reasons kids need cameras

Read on to see for yourself why you need to get a camera — whether it's yours, an old phone, or a cheap point-and-shoot — into your kids’ hands today:



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How cruise lines are quietly draining away your rights

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T Magazine: Christen Wilson on What to Do in Dallas During Art Week

The collector and connoisseur shares her favorite hometown restaurants, shops and even a cowboy gay bar.

















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