Southwest Airlines has resisted a basic economy fare class for years. But with competition fierce, is Southwest reconsidering? Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly promised: “You’re not going to see basic economy from Southwest. That’s not what...
South African Airways Placed In Business Rescue: What Does That Mean?
South African Airways will receive a bailout even though all parties deny it is a bailout. But what does this mean for the airline and its customers? I sort of asked this question already in a post last week,...
What United Airlines Told Employees About Leadership Change
What is United telling employees about the leadership shakeup that will pivot Scott Kirby to the position of CEO next May? Earlier today I wrote about the upcoming leadership change at United. In 2020, Oscar Munoz will step down...
Scott Kirby Will Replace Oscar Munoz As United CEO In 2020
United CEO Oscar Munoz will step down in 2020, passing the CEO reigns to Scott Kirby, United’s President. In May, Munoz will transition to Executive Chairman and Kirby will assume the role of CEO. As rumors swirled that he...
Edible Coffee Cups On Air New Zealand Are Cool, But Unacceptable (To Me)
Ok, now I get to really play coffee snob. There’s something you should know about me. I know we are all have our little idiosyncrasies, but when it comes to coffee…well, I’m a little finicky. I drive my wife...