Just recently, a new pet relief area opened at JFK. This special bathroom just for animals has a fire hydrant and a patch of artificial turf for the pets to do their business. There are more pet bathrooms being installed at other airports around the country. In fact, there is currently a federal regulation that […]
Category: Other News
After Cecil’s Death, Delta Banning The Shipment Of Animal Trophies
In the wake of the killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe by an American dentist, Delta Air Lines will be banning the shipment of all lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo trophies worldwide as freight. “Delta has set a great example, and no airline should provide a get-away vehicle for the theft of Africa’s […]
DOJ Investigating Coordination By Airlines To Limit Supply
As per the SKIMM this morning, the Justice Department is investigating whether airlines have colluded to limit available seats and flights, in order to keep demand – and ticket prices – high. In recent years there have been a series of mergers which have allowed just four airlines to control 80% of the US industry. The […]
SkyMall Files For Bankruptcy
My kids love looking at the SkyMall magazine on planes. In fact, last year, we ordered a folding bed from the catalog. It comes in handy in some of those hotel rooms that do not allow a cot. However…. Xhibit Corp, the parent company of in-flight catalog maker, SkyMall, has filed for bankruptcy protection. One […]