Wi-Fi is so critical for me on airplanes, and yet so unreliable. I’ve begun tracking my success rate with Wi-Fi on different carriers to see if my frustration in the moment matches my results. So far, with almost half of my flights experiencing some sort of Wi-Fi issues, my frustration seems appropriate.
Southwest Airlines
Did Southwest Airlines Mechanics “Repair” Their Way to a New Contract?
For this first time I can recall, things have gotten truly ugly with Southwest Airlines and one of their unions. As the mechanics union and management work towards what could be a new agreement, it’s worth asking whether both sides met in the middle or the union got the better end of the deal. At the same time, it’s also worth asking if the unions’ actions are worth risking Southwest Airlines’ enviable culture.
Monthly Airplane Wi-Fi Report Card: February 2019
This is my second month of tracking my Wi-Fi success on flights. So far, 2019 has been pretty poor, with United making up most of the failed connectivity. It’s insane that a decade after the expansion of in-flight internet connectivity can still be this bad.
Are Recent Southwest Airlines Problems An Indication Of Culture Issues?
Southwest Airlines has had massive fleet problems recently, canceling up to 10% of flights on certain days. It appears that members of their mechanics’ union are conducting a job action that’s killing the airline’s ability to fly their normal schedule. Will this hurt them long-term?
That Day My Daughter Completely Embarrassed My Wife On Southwest Airlines
Kids bring an incredible amount of joy to our lives. I never saw it coming, and I couldn’t be happier showing my kids the world. Every once in a while, we see life through their eyes and it can be equal parts embarrassing and hilarious. That’s this story.
20 Years Later, Alanis Morissette Adds Southwest Airlines to the “Ironic” Lexicon
James Corden is a funny guy. Alanis Morissette makes it better with a riff on Southwest Airlines.
Monthly Airplane Wi-Fi Report Card: January 2019
As a business traveler, the only thing more essential than working Wi-Fi when I fly is an on-time flight. I had a pretty horrible month finding working Wi-Fi on United Airlines flights, so I figured I would start tracking my success rate until things improve.
My Sit-Down With Southwest Airlines’ Jonathan Clarkson, Managing Director of Marketing
I had a chance to sit down recently with Jonathan Clarkson. Jonathan is the Managing Director of Marketing at Southwest Airlines and has overseen the Rapid Rewards program for years. He took a few minutes out of his day to share some insights on recent changes at Southwest and what’s coming in the future.
My 2018 Airline Status Review And A Look Forward To 2019
How did 2018 turn out for you in regards to airline elite status? Did you stick with the status quo or did you make a change? Here’s how 2018 looked for me.
New Episode: More Cheap Flights to Europe And How To Improve Lifetime Airline Status
You may have missed it when we released it, but a new Miles To Go episode is ready for you to download and listen! We’ve got Norwegian Airlines on the podcast in this episode to talk about new routes that can get you to Europe on the cheap! I’m a big fan of Norwegian’s premium cabin, it’s a great value for the money. Jen and I talk Southwest Airlines and when is the right time to buy Early Bird boarding. Finally, we wrap up with Gary Leff discussing how American Airlines can […]
