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Are Frequent Flyer Programs Scams? Feds Investigate Possible Fraud | Giga Gears
Frequent flyer miles are meant to serve as a reward for loyalty toward a specific airline but have evolved into a quasi-currency unilaterally regulated by the whims of airline executives. The U.S. Department of Transportation launched an inquiry into the miles programs of the country’s four major carriers: American…
Fatal Tire Explosion at Atlanta Airport | Giga Gears
A tire explosion in the maintenance area of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport killed two early Tuesday morning. WSB-TV reports that the tire exploded while workers were attempting to remove it from the plane. The explosion killed both a Delta employee and a contractor. A third person who is also a…
Island Overcrowding, Flight Cancellations, and Abandoned Airports: Beyond Cars Roundup | Giga Gears
Thousands of cruise ship passengers turned the charming Greek island of Santorini into standing-room-only hell Wednesday, proving once again it really is the worst way to travel. - Erin Marquis Read More
CrowdStrike Outage Leads to 46K Global Flight Cancellations in One Day
Cybersecurity software Crowdstrike experienced a global outage on Friday, causing problems in a variety of industries, from financial to air travel and even taking down emergency services in some areas. It was an absolute disaster that, among other things, left thousands of travelers stranded, and it’s still causing…
Airlines Must Compensate Passengers for Mistakes | Giga Gears
The Department of Transportation announced a final rule mandating that airlines automatically give cash refunds to passengers and inform passengers of their right to a refund on Wednesday. The policy change highlights the Biden Administration’s continued hardline support of consumer rights in the skies. The USDOT…