More bad news for Japanese companies today, as Yokohama based Koito Industries admitted to falsifying test results from its line of airplane seats.
According to the Japanese transportation ministry, the entire testing department at Koito was involved in the scandal, and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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150,000 airline seats involved in another Japanese recall
More bad news for Japanese companies today, as Yokohama based Koito Industries admitted to falsifying test results from its line of airplane seats.
According to the Japanese transportation ministry, the entire testing department at Koito was involved in the scandal, and ...Plane Answers: The Frontline episode regional airlines don't want you to see
I've always been a big fan of PBS's Frontline. It's obvious that they study a subject before they report on it. And as any pilot knows, that can be a rarity in the often hyped television coverage of the airline industry.
Frontline has tackled specific airline subjects in ...American Airlines to remove free blankets - wants $8 to keep you warm
Well, I hate to say that it is now "official", but American Airlines really has entered into the territory of the low cost carrier - by charging for their blankets.
The new charge goes into effect on May 1st, and is just another fee facing passengers.
According to the ...Galley Gossip: The Bachelor - airline employees, spouses & why Vienna is perfect for Jake
If you think long distance dating is difficult, try being married to an airline employee. It ain't easy. Because working for an airline is not just a job, it's a lifestyle, a very unusual one. Even now, seven years later, my husband, a man who travels more often than I do, ...Fly around the world in style on the 870 foot tall Aircruise luxury airship
Every couple of years, someone makes the news with their announcement of a concept airship design that will "revolutionize the way we travel". This time, the design comes from London based design firm Seymourpowell.
Their concept for airship travel is huge - 870 feet ...Skycaps take American Airlines to court over loss of tips
American Airlines is set to lose quite a bit of money after a Boston judge ruled Skycaps from 85 airports can join a class action lawsuit against the airline.
At the heart of the ruling is an American Airlines $2 fee for curbside bag check-in at the airport. In the past, ...Think those sale airfares are cheap? Think again!
Nary a day goes by when we don't receive another email at Gadling from an airline or travel agent trumpeting the latest sale fare to this season's hot destination. Fares like $215 to Barcelona, $199 to London and $400 to Buenos Aires tickle our travel fancies, filling us ...Everyone is an instant winner in the Great Gogo Race
Flying a Gogo Inflight Internet equipped plane any time soon? Head on over to the Great Gogo Race for a chance a winning a free session, or a discount code. Best of all, everyone that plays is a winner.
Once airborne, your winning code can be used for a second chance ...Medical Doctorate? Register with Lufthansa and get free miles
The safest flight on which I have ever flown was between Minneapolis and Honolulu on a Northwest 757. On my way to a wedding in Maui, I happened to be on the exact same flight as 40 surgeons bound for a conference on the island. Imagine my comfort in knowing that if I choked ...Galley Gossip: The Bachelor - pilots, fashion & a few pilot fashion tips
Women love pilots. What's not to like? Even men have a thing for pilots. Think Brad Pitt. He fell in love with one. The word itself conjures up images of Richard Gere (Officer and a Gentleman), Tom Cruise (Top Gun), Leonardo DiCaprio (The Aviator), Andy Garcia (When a Man ...Spirit Airlines announces another raunchy marketing stunt
Ah, Spirit Airlines - the airline equivalent of a Beavis and Butthead episode.
After annoying their own staff with their "MILF" promotion back in 2007, the marketing minds at this low cost carrier have decided to ignore all the previous criticism, and launched yet another ...United now lets you redeem miles for one-way trips
Don't have enough miles to book that free ride? United is the the latest airline to let frequent flyers redeem their hard-earned points for one-way trips. United's One-Way Awards program, which was announced today, mimics American Airlines' One-Way Flex Awards, which were ...Decade old Concorde crash brings Continental Airlines to trial
Tomorrow, Continental Airlines will have to answer to a French court about allegations it knowingly installed an unapproved part on one of its DC-10 aircraft. That small metal strip is partially blamed for the crash of Air France Concorde flight 4590 on July 25th 2000.
On ...Kulula-air tries not to take itself too seriously
Kulula-air.com is a low-fare 737 carrier based in South Africa. The airline started in 2001 and recently took delivery of a new 737-800 with an unusual paint scheme.
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Dear Heather,
So the other day I was on a flight from Boston to San Francisco and I thought you might get a kick out of the following conversation that took place between the flight attendant working in first class and the passenger sitting beside me...
FLIGHT ...Turn your phone off when told to - or risk being kicked off your flight
Anyone that has flown knows that the cabin crew will make a big deal about having all passengers turn electronic devices off as soon as the cabin doors are closed. Of course, there are always a couple of people that need a little extra reminding. Then there are of course ...Air New Zealand thinks THIS is an economy seat? (with video)
Well, Premium Economy, at least. But we've sat in Business Class seats that weren't this comfortable.
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Apparently Air New Zealand has a ...Airline demand suffered worst decline in 2009
Demand for airline seats fell 3.5% last year, making it the greatest decline the industry has seen, according to the International Air Transport Association. Airlines had a tough time filling 75% of available seats on average flights, IATA reports, and an early recovery, ...Airport security -- what works, and what does not?
With so much talk about new explosive detection equipment and the upcoming full body scanners, we decided to look into some of the current technology in place at airports around the world. What works, and what does not?
Will the future of airport security involve ...The story behind Air New Zealand's new seats (with video)
Typically when an airline makes an advancement in their seat technology, a press release is sent out along with a few pictures. This week, Air New Zealand has given us a behind the scenes look at what went into their latest product.
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