This weekly post is my ‘round tuit’. Included are stories which caught my eye and others which I couldn’t cover in-depth during the week, but thought Flight Chic readers would want to know about.
And so we come to the final review of Hot Aviation happenings.
Until next week, of course.
1. Mixed signals on support animals?
Reducing holiday stress is a ruff job — that’s why we called in the Pawfessionals to help. pic.twitter.com/r3RmM9HRBU
— United Airlines (@united) December 28, 2016
The legitimacy of support animals might pose a problem throughout the aviation industry. https://t.co/Cg3amIn0t6 pic.twitter.com/9bHXO5KZyE
— FlyerTalk (@FlyerTalk) December 30, 2016
What could possibly go wrong… https://t.co/numMkbc9lH
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 26, 2016
2. Objective third party testing and investigation may be necessary for new AAL uniforms.
Yeah @OSHA_DOL get to work. Enough with the form letters. Open your eyes. Look at us. https://t.co/o0NNwaH3iA
— @Heather_Poole (@Heather_Poole) December 29, 2016
They didn't care because Alaska lost its case against Twin Hill. Because tests proved their uniform safe too, regardless of sick employeees
— @Heather_Poole (@Heather_Poole) December 29, 2016
In 2009-2011 at Twin Hill, an banned fire retardant and an illegal dye were found. Today???https://t.co/ZknMPrKeBp
— PaxView Jeff (@JR_justJR) December 22, 2016
It seems foolhearty and irresponsible to just gloss this over as “griping” when there have been complaints at other carriers from the same supplier.
3. Shannon has the best lavatories. (Someone else made this joke. Can’t find the link, though. Sorry.)
Toilet problem sees plane diverted to Shannon https://t.co/9oyKxAQ8z3 via @rte
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 26, 2016
"Should have gone before we left." –Mom
— Chris Manno (@Chris_Manno) December 26, 2016
4. Frequent flyer mile account vulnerabilities.
Is the Passenger Name Record fundamentally flawed? Or should GDS providers beef up their security? https://t.co/QgimXnmRxY
— Kevin – Economy Class & Beyond (@EconomyBeyond) December 28, 2016
5. Air Traffic Controllers raise concerns of overwork following privatisation. (Article in Spanish)
Controladores privados denuncian sobrecarga de tareas tras la privatización de las torres https://t.co/h6feiItTmy
— USCA CONTROLADORES🎧 (@USCAnet) December 26, 2016
6. Could design address this, or will laptops vanish as a work tool soon enough?
The Way You Use Your Laptop on Planes Could Be Causing You Major Back Pain https://t.co/OYriZinzp6 via @TravelLeisure
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 28, 2016
7. The problem of FAs dealing more forcefully with unruly passengers.
(I suspect corporate liability would also become an issue.)
Korean Air crew to 'use more force' with unruly passengers (but let's not go crazy; land, offload and charge) https://t.co/cdclg6fpmu
— starflyergold 🕊 (@starflyergold) December 27, 2016
I don't know about this…. In my dreams, yes, yes YES. But in real life???? What if that stun gun is used against us? https://t.co/NrELEWo9N9
— @Heather_Poole (@Heather_Poole) December 28, 2016
8. Delta cancels Dreamliners
A long expected move. Delta has cancelled its legacy Northwest order for 18 787-8s: https://t.co/D7R8RuMOEl
— Edward Russell (@ByERussell) December 27, 2016
9. An amazing tale of survival.
Flight attendant famous for surviving fall from 33,000 feet passes away https://t.co/vh0M9xepC3 pic.twitter.com/Q8aAb9g9q9
— Travel + Leisure (@TravelLeisure) December 28, 2016
10. Alaska Airlines advances with Biofuel program.
A New Era Gets Fueled Up https://t.co/gZzq1CAmGr Interesting reading on Alaska Airlines' Biofuel initiative via @ABToday
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 30, 2016
11. Premium Economy grows.
American Airlines Is Adding Premium Economy to More International Routes https://t.co/l5ieVVkQZQ via @TravelLeisure
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 29, 2016
12. In-Flight Wi-Fi is now a need, not a want.
Did you know that 75% of airlines now plan to invest in in-flight wi-Fi services for passengers? #wIFE #IFEmedia #ifefacts pic.twitter.com/pRIB4fTTfT
— Inflight Dublin (@InflightDublin) December 29, 2016
When you’re crossing oceans & things off your list, we’ve got you covered. Wi-Fi is now available on every long-haul international flight. pic.twitter.com/gi3KS03aK4
— Delta (@Delta) December 28, 2016
13. This applies around the world…
Supply. Demand. Commodity Pricing. These are not really complex concepts.
WRONG! If it was ahead of seat capacity , there will be no fare war. Airlines yield suffering due to overcapacity #avgeek #aviation https://t.co/ETEl5yZDjt
— Arindam Majumder (@ari_maj) December 27, 2016
14. Excellent review of the year in European aviation (and beyond) by the Irish Independent.
It really highlights the important role Ireland plays in the industry.
Plenty of high flying in the aviation sector despite some storm clouds – Independent.ie https://t.co/CphWFUvEIY via @nuzzel
— k.srinivasan (@cruisingheights) December 27, 2016
15. In it for the long-haul.
2017 to be the year of the long-haul, low-cost flight. https://t.co/9yDCv6dh5h via @Airline_ratings
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 30, 2016
BONUS: The Year’s Top 10 Readers’ Picks on Flight Chic
Top 10 Readers' Picks in 2016=>No.10 was an eye opener. https://t.co/9cOd1dsALn #travel #avgeek pic.twitter.com/PzhK7w3KqB
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 30, 2016
Top 10 Readers' Picks 2016=>No.9 was a reminder to follow safety instructions. https://t.co/cOPRI4dxYZ #avgeek #travel pic.twitter.com/Ks462ok9eW
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 30, 2016
Top 10 Readers' Picks 2016=>No.8 was all about luxury. https://t.co/FuNIHhF9l8 #travel #avgeek pic.twitter.com/7nYYXLbEJZ
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 30, 2016
Top 10 Readers' Picks 2016=>No.7 was an appeal for more women in the flight deck, left unresolved. https://t.co/5gWtLKGtnW #avgeek pic.twitter.com/CSrE5Hgvtv
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 30, 2016
Top 10 Readers' Picks 2016=>No. 6 went on strike. https://t.co/WKFTAKNaOg #avgeek pic.twitter.com/avhTwxLKEm
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 30, 2016
Top 10 Readers' Picks of 2016=>No.5 was child's play. https://t.co/DLNXllp2dj #avgeek #travel pic.twitter.com/hdTbtJMbY2
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 30, 2016
Top 10 Readers' Picks 2016=>No.4 was also one of the year's big #PaxEx surprises. https://t.co/MzJCKoVXhj #avgeek #travel pic.twitter.com/pfhtmzfLWr
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 30, 2016
Top 10 Readers' Picks 2016=>No.3 was a refreshing new uniform. https://t.co/vyhaqFWb5g #avgeek #travel 💙Would wear poncho. pic.twitter.com/RBqGgvHuhl
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 30, 2016
Top 10 Readers' Picks 2016=>No.2 was a new chapter in an ongoing saga. https://t.co/9PVN0ffA8Y #avgeek #travel pic.twitter.com/jOH8hR9j1X
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 30, 2016
Top 10 Readers' Picks 2016=>No.1 was a 'no' to the 737 MAX https://t.co/7cYMRTy1RZ #avgeek #travel pic.twitter.com/JrwO7fI0bS
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 30, 2016
And keep this in mind during the year ahead: Sometimes, the wackiest things just sort themselves out.
The World Was Not Ready For This Rideable Carry-on Luggage https://t.co/1aH52CtyGQ via @TravelLeisure
— FlightChic | ✈️💺 (@designerjet) December 27, 2016
Thanks for sharing the journey of 2016 with Flight Chic.
Here’s to plenty of blue sky days during 2017!