American Gets Out of Paying Fines
Flu Shots Offered at Airports
American Airlines Union Proposal Would “Weaken Network”
Delta Teaches Passengers “Planeguage”: In-Flight Etiquette
Slot Machines for the Younger Generation
AMERICAN GETS OUT OF PAYING FINES - Forbes
Earlier this year, the Transportation Department discovered dozens of chronically delayed flights, and it said if carriers did not improve in the third quarter, they would pay hefty fines—up to $25,000 per violation. But now the DOT says no fines are necessary. Why? American changed its flight times by less than an hour–and voila! The government says these are completely new flights … that were also chronically late.
Link: Forbes
FLU SHOTS OFFERED AT AIRPORTS – Associated Press
If you have any time after you wait in airport security screening lines and grab that coveted Cinnabon, why not get a flu shot? Generally, the shot takes a few minutes and will cost about $15 to $35. This season, airports in five major U.S. cities have given out at least 15,000 shots. Airport health officials may eventually offer other vaccinations and even cholesterol tests.
Link: Associated Press
AMERICAN’S UNION PROPOSAL WOULD DESTROY NETWORK OF PARTNERS – Dallas Morning News
The American Airlines pilots’ union introduced a new proposition that calls for only its members to be allowed to fly—domestically or internationally. This idea, however, would limit AA’s ability to operate other sister company flights, such as American Eagle and all of its other partners. “One of American’s key strengths is our network,” American spokeswoman Tami McLallen said. “On its face, the APA proposal appears to threaten or weaken that network. A weaker network would likely result in negative consequences for all our constituencies, including our shareholders, customers and employees.”
Link: Dallas Morning News
DELTA TEACHES PASSENGERS “PLANEGUAGE”: IN-FLIGHT ETIQUETTE – USA Today
One of the biggest complaints from passengers is other passengers’ inconsiderate behavior and poor etiquette, and Delta Air Lines has set out to teach passengers in-flight etiquette. Delta is introducing “Planeguage: The language of traveling by plane,” a series of 25 comic videos that can be watched on its online blog, as well as on flights. “We understand what you go through as a traveler,” said Tim Mapes, Delta’s vice president of marketing. “These videos can reinforce, ‘Hey, you don’t want to be that guy.’”
Link: USA Today
SLOT MACHINES TARGETING YOUNGER GENERATIONS – The New York Times
Manufacturers are now targeting their slot machines toward the younger generations with the addition of new video-game-like elements. “Younger players come to town to party,” said George Maloof Jr., president of the Palms Casino Resort, a popular Las Vegas hangout for people under 40. “They drink, they go to nightclubs, they go to the after-hours clubs, they check out the pool for the scene there. Gambling in general is not high on their agenda.”
Link: The New York Times
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