Currently onboard and wanted to share a positive experience since we often see lots of negative ones posted. I am flying United First but have no status with United (MileagePlus Paper Tier 😉) since I typically fly AA, though my employer will use whichever airline has the best schedule/price for the specific destination.
There was an accident on the interstate and traffic was backed up so I arrived at the airport later than I wanted (50 minutes before departure). Got to the bag check line and it was so backed up because of some charters going out. I couldn’t see the premier access lane through the crowd of people. Agent starts walking through the queue asking to see boarding passes so they could prioritize those with sooner flights. I thought this was very proactive. She pulled me out of the line and took me to the desk. I had two oversized crates with electronic equipment to check. They were both just shy of the 70-lb limit but over the max standard dimensions (by several inches in all directions). I was expecting to have to pay $200 each for the oversize fee. The agent was absolutely lovely and though she was stressed from the hectic situation with the charters, she had a happy smile and was efficient and friendly. She asked what was in the crates and I explained. She put fragile stickers on all four sides and the top, thanked me for trusting United, and told me not to worry about the oversize fee (Gasp! I just saved $400.).
The flight is on an E175 operated by SkyWest on the longest E-Jet route I’ve ever flown (3h39m). I made it to the gate after most of the aircraft was boarded. Flight attendant says you must be Mr. Lastname, welcome aboard. PDB offered right away. After takeoff, drink orders were taken and everyone was addressed by name. Although the flight is over 1100 miles, I’ve seen many people mention that even so, they only get offered the snack basket or the cheese plate. However, today everyone received a full tray with a chicken and pesto wrap, cheese plate, beef jerky, and salted caramel cookie.
We’ve had the captain ask the flight attendants to be seated a couple times due to thunderstorms but they have continued service right after. (I’ve often seen this used as an “excuse” to hang out in the galley the whole flight, but that wasn’t the case in either cabin.) The front FA has also come through twice after meal service to ask if people wanted top ups or a different drink.
The wifi has been stable and pretty quick and the cabin and lav are clean. I even noticed the one FA wiping down the front toilet/mirrosink and giving it a spritz of air freshener.
Both FAs have been bright and pleasant with everyone.
We aren’t on the ground yet but so far this has been a really great experience from both the airport team and the onboard team. My last couple trips on both United and American have had some issue or another (grumpy/snappy FAs, maintenance delays, etc) so this trip has been a breath of fresh air.
Well done to the agents and crew and to my fellow passengers who have thus far been normal and courteous (and sober). Even the two babies onboard have just been smiling and happy. I guess everyone catches a break once in a while! 😁

• New data from airline data company Cirium shows airlines are increasing their seats by nearly 6% compared to 2023, and over 12% compared to pre-pandemic figures.
  • Frontier Airlines is adding 32% more flights and 36% more seats for the entire month,
  • Sun Country Airlines is adding 24% more flights and seats in May.
  • Smaller low-cost carriers Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines are adding more than 25% more flights to end May 2024.
  • American Airlines is adding 14% more flights and 12% more seats
  • Alaska Airlines is increasing flights by 6.8%
  • Delta Airlines is boosting flight numbers by 4.6%.
• Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue are the only carriers to cut flights from their schedule for the month. Hawaiian’s total flights are down 3.5% compared to 2023, while JetBlue’s schedule cut 13.8% of flights year-over-year.

https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/airlines-increase-seats-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend.html

Hi everyone,
My current flight connects through SEA and I will arrive at my destination at 1230A (next day) However, I see an option to connect through MSP instead and arrive at 830P.
When I try to make this change online, it charges me a price difference, so I would like to know if a same-day standby request through MSP is possible either via phone within 24 hours of departure or at the gate.
I spoke to one phone agent who said it is not possible to be on standby through a different connecting city, however, this TPG article says:
Unlike American Airlines, Delta does not force you change to flights on the exact same routing as you originally booked. So, if you're booked from San Francisco (SFO) to Charlotte (CLT) via Atlanta (ATL), you can request to change to a flight that routes through one of Delta's other hubs like Detroit (DTW) or Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP). However, you can't swap from a connecting itinerary to a nonstop one.
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/delta-air-lines-same-day-flight-change/
TIA

Hey all, just wondering two things if I can get some help, I haven't traveled for years to anywhere:

1. When buying tickets on Expedia or wherever (I'm Canadian and will most likely be traveling from Toronto to maybe Vienna, or Zurich, or somewhere there), it gives an option to also get a car. Is this ok to do or would it be better to do it some other way? Is it better to get tickets directly from airlines, or websites are ok? It'll be two of us, so I'm guessing two tickets plus a car includes the whole trip and the price seems better than buying tickets then trying to rent on location.
   
2. As I was about to rent, there was messages regarding something called "international driver's license". I'm not sure if this applies to Americans and Canadians, since it seems this thing is only about translation into languages, and I figure English is the go-to everywhere in Europe so not sure what's up here. Will a Canadian drivers license be good enough for the couple weeks to drive a rental car, even in countries like Croatia? Mostly I'll be in Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, maybe Switzerland.
   

Thanks a lot all!

I posted just last night about some last minute anxiety and jitters and everyone was super helpful in calming me down. Prepping for takeoff now if anyone has the time to check in or track the flight it would be much appreciated! Flight number 404 American Airlines to DCA!

Trying to figure out if we will have enough time for our connection at Paris CDG. We are traveling carryon only, from the Middle East to Paris CDG, arriving in Terminal 1. Our next flight is to Chicago on American Airlines from Terminal 2E at 14:40. These are separately booked tickets, so the airlines have no contractual obligation for our connection.
We have two flight options arriving at CDG: (our flight out is at 2:40pm)

1. Arrives at 12:00 noon
2. Arrives at 9:50 am

Considering that we'll be traveling in mid-July, just 5 days before the Olympics begins, how long would it normally take to get from Terminal 1 to 2E, factoring in no checked bags (I think we'll still have to go through passport control?). Is arriving at noon for a 14:40 flight too risky? Thanks for your feedback!

My wife and I were involuntarily bumped from a flight from flight 410 from Munich to JFK. They rebooked us 5 hours later to London the from London to American airline to JFK . This nightmare made our 14 hour travel day into a 33 hour travel day. The gave us a feedback ID and then ghosted us. What govt agency can I file a complaint with?

Thanks for advance for reading this. I'll be moving to San Francisco next year and plan to switch my primary airline from American to United. I'd say I'd travel for pleasure about once every six weeks and usually do one to two international trips a year. I currently have a chase trifecta (CSP) and BILT as my primary two credit cards. Now that will be pivoting to united I was wondering if anyone and the Bay Area can add their two cents to what credit card combinations they have. It seems the explorer card could be a reasonable option To add to my current Credit card lineup. Think my big questions are whether to upgrade to CSR and add an Explorer Card or keep CSP and potentially get a United Club card. At the end of the day my biggest expenses are rent (thank you BILT), food and travel. I feel frustrated at times with the chest portal where I find hotels and flights would be more expensive. That being said I still want to be able to take advantage of budget asian carriers (zipair). Happy to answer more questions. Thank you!

Hello, I was thinking of taking the plunge to try flying airliners outside of North America more frequently, specifically in Europe. But being American, I guess a weird part of me feels bad at the idea of flying airlines in nations I've never been to or have any cultural ties to IRL... This is gonna sound extremely dumb, but is doing so on VATSIM in any way cultural appropriation? How much would say people from Denmark/Norway/Sweden judge me if they heard an American flying an SAS callsign, Swiss people if they heard an American flying a Swiss callsign, or a Spanish person if they heard an American flying an Iberia callsign (I name these specific airlines because my go-to plane is the MD-80, so these are airlines I'm interested in flying in Europe)?
I'm probably overthinking this but this is actually a mental hurdle of mine to giving European VATSIM more of a go.

Anyone else experience last minute cancellation with no vouchers for hotel or food? Basically have to stay a day in the airport?? American Airline flew to close by city a half hour earlier


FINANCIALS

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Filling Date: 2024-05-20
REVENUE:
Revenue: $118.78M
Gross Profit: $115.12M (96.92%)
Result: $-54.85M (ebitda)
EPS: $-1.410
Outstanding Shares: 40.94M
BALANCE:
Cash: 16.07M
Debt: 483.20M
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The transcript provides insights into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various industries, particularly the healthcare and tech sectors. Key points include the adaptation of telemedicine services in response to social distancing measures, the increase in demand for remote work solutions, and the challenges faced by businesses in adjusting to the new normal. Additionally, it discusses the opportunities for innovation and growth in areas such as digital health and cybersecurity. Overall, the transcript highlights the importance of resilience and strategic planning in navigating the uncertainties brought about by the global crisis.
Company Description:
Mesa Air Group, Inc. operates as the holding company for Mesa Airlines, Inc. that provides regional air carrier services under capacity purchase agreements with the American Airlines and the United Airlines. It also engages in leasing aircrafts to third parties. As of September 30, 2021, the company operated a fleet of 167 aircraft, which include 153 owned aircrafts and 14 leased aircrafts with approximately 507 daily departures to 129 cities in the United States and Mexico. Mesa Air Group, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Items celebrate Welsh football team's recent promotion to League One and continued surge in global popularity with the Emmy award-winning show "FX's Welcome to Wrexham" now streaming on Hulu
Amenity kits include travel essentials like an eye mask, toothbrush and toothpaste plus exclusive Therabody products and pajamas designed to resemble the team's uniforms
Starting June 1, new items available complimentary in premium cabins on select flights – part of United Airlines' broader Wrexham AFC sponsorship
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United Airlines today debuted new, limited-edition Wrexham AFC amenity kits and pajamas to celebrate the football team's recent promotion to League One and continued surge in global popularity with the Emmy® award-winning show "FX's Welcome to Wrexham" now streaming on Hulu.
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These items are part of the airline's broader Wrexham AFC sponsorship.
Starting June 1, travelers flying in United's premium cabins on long-haul international routes will receive the complimentary Wrexham AFC-inspired amenity kits filled with travel essentials like an eye mask, toothbrush and toothpaste as well as exclusive Therabody skincare products. United Polaris® customers on flights 14 hours or longer will also receive pajamas designed to resemble the team's uniforms, of which United is a front-of-jersey sponsor, including a long-sleeve Wrexham red shirt and gray pants.
United and Wrexham AFC collaborated to design the amenity kits and pajamas, which can be viewed above and at the bottom of this post, drawing inspiration from the team crest, jerseys and overall look and feel. The offerings include:

• United x Wrexham AFC Amenity Case: For United Polaris business class travelers, the reusable toiletry case features the Wrexham crest and is available in red, black or white. The case includes a top handle, wrap-around zipper and loop to hang the bag on a hook for convenience.
• United x Wrexham AFC Amenity Pouch: For United Premium Plus® travelers, the reusable zippered pouch also features the Wrexham crest and is available in red, black or white. The slim pouch fits easily into a carry-on bag.
• United x Wrexham AFC Pajamas: Available to United Polaris business class travelers on flights 14 hours or more, the lightweight pajama set includes a red, long-sleeve shirt with the Wrexham AFC and United logos on the front, designed to resemble the team jersey, plus gray pants with the United logo on the hip.

Inside every amenity kit, passengers will find a United-exclusive Therabody hand cream, lip balm and cleansing towelette plus travel essentials including a bamboo toothbrush, toothpaste, eye mask, ear plugs and socks. In addition, inside every United Polaris kit, passengers will also find a Therabody eye serum, face spray, tissues and a United pen.
"With our amenity kits, we always aim to provide customers with products that make their travel journey more comfortable as well as create one-of-a-kind keepsakes for them to enjoy well beyond their flight," said Peter Wolkowski, Director of Onboard Product Design at United. "Wrexham's story is one that has been documented and celebrated these last few years, so we're thrilled to now give United customers team-branded gear they won't be able to find anywhere else."
United is giving fans more access to Wrexham AFC during the club's 2024-2025 season – its second year partnering with the team. As the front-of-jersey sponsor for the men's and women's teams, the United name and logo emblazons the front of the Wrexham AFC shirts during games. The airline will also sponsor the club's North American summer tour including flying the teams to games and providing MileagePlus members exclusive offerings.
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United x Wrexham Premium Plus Amenity Kit
United x Wrexham Polaris Amenity Kit
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Introduction:
Delta Airlines, one of the major players in the global airline industry, operates a vast network of domestic and international flights, serving millions of passengers each year. As of 2024, Delta faces a dynamic landscape characterized by both challenges and opportunities. A SWOT analysis provides insights into the airline's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, guiding strategic decision-making and adaptation in a constantly evolving market.
Strengths:

1. Strong Brand Recognition: Delta Airlines boasts a strong brand image and reputation, recognized for its high-quality service, reliability, and safety standards. This brand strength contributes to customer loyalty and trust.
2. Extensive Route Network: With a comprehensive route network covering numerous destinations worldwide, Delta has a competitive advantage in terms of reach and connectivity, appealing to both business and leisure travelers.
3. Operational Efficiency: Delta has made significant investments in operational efficiency, including fleet modernization, advanced technology integration, and streamlined processes, resulting in cost savings and improved customer experience.
4. Customer Loyalty Programs: Delta's loyalty programs, such as SkyMiles, incentivize frequent flyers and enhance customer retention, offering benefits like upgrades, lounge access, and exclusive perks.

Weaknesses:

1. Vulnerability to Economic Factors: Like many airlines, Delta is susceptible to economic fluctuations, fuel price volatility, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory changes, which can impact profitability and financial stability.
2. Dependence on Hub-and-Spoke Model: While Delta's hub-and-spoke system provides efficient connections, it also poses challenges during disruptions or capacity constraints, potentially affecting on-time performance and customer satisfaction.
3. Competitive Pricing Pressure: Intense competition in the airline industry often leads to pricing pressure, especially on popular routes, impacting revenue margins and profitability for Delta.

Opportunities:

1. Global Market Expansion: Continued expansion into emerging markets and strategic partnerships with international carriers can open up new revenue streams and strengthen Delta's position in key regions.
2. Digital Innovation: Embracing digital technologies, such as AI-driven analytics, mobile apps for seamless travel experiences, and personalized services, can enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency.
3. Sustainability Initiatives: Investing in sustainable aviation practices, renewable energy sources, and carbon offset programs aligns with growing environmental awareness and regulatory trends, enhancing Delta's corporate social responsibility (CSR) profile.
4. Diversification of Services: Beyond traditional flight services, Delta can explore opportunities in ancillary services like cargo logistics, premium lounges, and partnerships with travel-related businesses, diversifying revenue streams.

Threats:

1. Market Volatility: Ongoing market volatility, including economic uncertainty, geopolitical risks, and public health crises (e.g., pandemics), poses significant threats to the airline industry, impacting demand, travel restrictions, and operational continuity.
2. Competitive Landscape: Delta faces fierce competition from domestic rivals like American Airlines and United Airlines, as well as international carriers expanding their presence in key markets, leading to pricing wars and market share challenges.
3. Regulatory Compliance: Compliance with evolving aviation regulations, safety standards, environmental mandates, and labor requirements adds complexity and cost pressures to Delta's operations.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, Delta Airlines' SWOT analysis highlights the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the dynamic aviation landscape of 2024. By leveraging its brand strength, expanding strategically, embracing digital innovation, and addressing market challenges proactively, Delta can navigate uncertainties and capitalize on growth opportunities, ensuring resilience and competitiveness in the airline industry.