This week there was news about new planes with upgraded interiors and a bevy of “let’s go!” new routes.
Earlier this week we shared photos and notes about the new seasonal Edelweiss Air flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Zurich.
Alaska Airlines also announced that flights between Seattle and Rome will begin in May 2026. The carrier points out that the ‘Emerald City; will be connected to the ‘Eternal City’ for the first time.
With Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines recently launched flights to Tokyo Narita and in September will begin flying to Seoul, South Korea.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) celebrated new seasonal nonstop service to Athens Airport (ATH).
American Airlines woos with the ‘premium’ Boeing 787-9 aircraft
And this week, to much hoopla, American Airlines began flying one of its new 787-9P ‘premium’ aircraft, with an inaugural flight on June 5 from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Sadly, the Stuck at The Airport team, sadly, wasn’t on that first flight. But we look forward to hopping on board soon to experience all the new creature comforts.
Here’s a short video of the new interior that the airline shared a few weeks back.
And here’s an important public service announcement
(Image courtesy Clark County Dept of Aviation)
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas and the #WhatsMyName Foundation introduced a safety campaign that is important to remember every time and anywhere you hail a rideshare.
The foundation was created to honor Sami Josephson, a young woman kidnapped and murdered by a fake rideshare driver in 2019. The campaign uses the letters of Sami’s name to spell out the tips that could save your life.
Here are the tips to remember:
S: Stop before you get in a vehicle and go over the safety rules in the app
A: Ask your driver “What’s my name?” to confirm that they are the driver assigned to you. (Don’t say, “Are you ….”)
M: Match the make, model and license plate of the car with the one displayed in your rideshare app.
I – Inform a friend or family member of your ride details. Rideshare apps offer a real-time tracking app. Use it.
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