November 20, 2018: US Airport food service operators say — yes, well, maybe? Some travelers are demanding lighter healthier meal options — both to eat at the airport or take on planes. And they want more than just a juice bar — including foods that are vegan, low carb, low calorie and low sodium. One of the most popular healthy meal options at Dallas/Ft Worth airport is a spring lettuce mix on a whole wheat bun — hopefully selling for less than $10?
November 19, 2018: Disney is using Mickey’s 90th birthday this fall to headline a massive marketing “worldwide” advertising promotion and merchandising campaign to let the world know — and of course sell Mickey and Disney merchandise including car size Mickey Birthday cupcakes and a Mickey collectors item book that’s so big and heavy it comes with a carrying case! The Disney worldwide park collection attracted 150 MILLION visitors last year and the famous Mouse has more than 14.3 million followers on Facebook. Gotta be the “world’s biggest Mouse party!”
November 16, 2018: Maybe — check out the new Costco holiday shopping catalogue and you’ll find a small ad for something called, “Costco Wheels Up Private Aviation” membership — price is $15,999.99! Very confusing — involves a Costco cash card and flight credit — not sure what it is they’re selling? Hopefully includes grooming standards for flights as well as adequate parking.
November 14, 2018: The new technology will provide TSA the capability to screen multiple airport passengers from up to 25 feet away. The idea is too speed up the security line process, long lines and frustration due to the growing demand for travel and larger planes. Lets hope the “potentially” new system doesn’t add more frustration to both travelers and TSA!!!
November 13, 2018: Virgin Voyages announced recently that their first cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, will include an onboard tattoo parlor called “Squid Ink.” The cruising tat lounge will feature vegan ink and body piercings — for those health enthusiasts — lets hope the ships captain holds a steady course.
November 9, 2018: A JAL co-pilot was arrested by British Police at Heathrow Airport before departure of his flight to Tokyo — seems he was found to have more than TEN TIMES (10x) the legal limit of alcohol — a tram bus driver noticed the boozy smell when he was driving the flight crew to board to plane. That’s really over doing “just one more” drink before hitting the road — or runway!!!
November 8, 2018: An American Airlines baggage handler, loading bags into a 737 jet leaving Kansas City, took a boozy break and nap inside the jets cargo hold — when he woke up he was in Chicago. Good thing the jets cargo hold area is heated and pressurized or the landing outcome might have been different! Wonder how often that happens?
November 7, 2018: Delta is going to add an exterior bathroom window into their new Airbus jets — not sure why — maybe to make even smaller inflight bathrooms look smaller? No peeking please!
November 6, 2018: Yup — California Pacific Airlines recently took flight from their new “hub” in greater Carlsbad — with small jet service to San Jose and Reno — pending service to include Vegas and Phoenix-Mesa Airport. The airline is run and funded by a local 97-year-old golf course and resort developer — not sure why anyone these days might think the airline business could be easy, fun and profitable?
