Why You Shouldn’t Become a Pilot, a Classy Move by Southwest, and Emirates First Becomes Tougher to Book

Wannabe Pilots Warned Not to Bother Wasting Money on Training – Paddle Your Own Kanoo

And to think just a year ago airlines were clamoring for pilots. The older of my two sons wants to be a pilot. While he has year to go until he is even an adult, I hope the industry rebounds by then. Even so, the pandemic has illustrated the fragility of the career.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES WAS FAR TOO NICE TO THIS PESKY WOMAN – Live and Let’s Fly

Classy move by the airline for a situation that was disruptive to both them and other passengers. This is the antithesis of the response by a Chinese airline to a similar situation.

No More Emirates First Class Award Space for Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Members – Book By 31 March 2021 – The Shutterwhale

As the final day to book matches the date Alaska joins oneworld, it seems like the events could be linked? I wouldn’t know why. In any case, you have through March 2021 to book this bucket list experience with Alaska miles!

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