Thread on Airline & Travel experiences - Page 22

albionmoonlight · 03-23-2026, 10:23 AM

TSA shutdown will end soon.

Media's been authorized to leak that there's a funding deal agreed to in Congress but Trump is holding it up.

They wouldn't be leaking that unless Trump's handlers have already agreed to change his mind.

JPhillips · 03-23-2026, 03:27 PM

One air traffic controller for all ground and air at LaGuardia? How can they not shut down most traffic if there's only one controller?

RainMaker · 03-23-2026, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPhillips

One air traffic controller for all ground and air at LaGuardia? How can they not shut down most traffic if there's only one controller?

Are air traffic controllers not getting paid or is it just TSA?

JPhillips · 03-23-2026, 05:21 PM

They are paid, but there's apparently a serious staffing shortage.

Lathum · 03-24-2026, 02:26 PM

My wifes sister is supposed to take her family to go to Puerto Rico with my wifes parents next week.

Sister and family live in England. Her and 2 kids are US citizens, husband is a white South African. They are supposed to go through Miami.

Sister just cancelled their trip because she is seeing it could take hours to get through customs, etc..and hearing reports of conflict with ICE agents and she feels it could potentially be an unsafe environment.

My wifes mother is super MAGA so this should really go over well.

RainMaker · 03-24-2026, 02:35 PM

I would not bother flying unless it was absolutely mandatory. My brother opted to take a 7 hour drive on a business trip instead of flying. Beyond the TSA mess, it just doesn't seem terribly safe with the ATC shortages and whatever the fuck they are planning with ICE.

albionmoonlight · 03-24-2026, 04:54 PM

Gotta trip next week. Didn't think to budget for "get to the airport 2 days early" when I bought the tickets in January

Ksyrup · 04-20-2026, 12:13 PM

I would pay real money to hear Pilotman perform this:

Making the rounds in aviation circle about taxiing at ORD.

I know the guy that made this. He’s a KC-10 bro. Good guy.

KC-10 folks have a history of making media. “Hot cause I’m deployed” came out 18 years ago. They guys got in trouble because a frequency was shown on the…
— KC-10 Driver ✈️ 👨‍✈️ B-737 Wrangler (@MCCCANM) April 19, 2026

GrantDawg · 05-02-2026, 07:54 AM

RIP Spirit Airlines. AKA "The Jerry Springer Show in the air"
Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business | CNN Business

Ksyrup · 05-02-2026, 08:56 AM

I'm glad we didn't bail them out. Not great for the airline industry in general, but no need to throw money down the drain.

Thomkal · 05-02-2026, 08:59 AM

I guess they didn't give Trump any "donations" to save them.

GrantDawg · 05-02-2026, 09:59 AM

I didn't see the actual reasoning, but the article said it was the creditors that actually turned down the bailout offer. That seems weird. However Trump's people structured it, the creditors found liquidating the airline more profitable than the government buying it out.

flere-imsaho · 05-02-2026, 05:18 PM

Liquidate the airline = some creditors get some money.

Take a Trump bailout = Trump family & cronies get the money.

Ghost Econ · 05-03-2026, 04:00 AM

Flying out of GSP early this morning for vacation. TSA was a little long for here, probably because it was barely open yet.

But there was a George Strait concert in Clemson last night. I have sent an inordinate amount of George Strait hats and shirts so far.

Edit: Landed for a layover in Miami and this place is like a Spirit Air graveyard.

RainMaker · 05-03-2026, 02:20 PM

Wasn't there a story that part of the bailout involved Spirit transferring part of their fleet to the DoD?

GrantDawg · 05-03-2026, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainMaker

Wasn't there a story that part of the bailout involved Spirit transferring part of their fleet to the DoD?

Yes, that was one of the plans.

Finally found the reason the bailout failed. The proposal was that the government "loan" $500 million for 90% of the company, and they would be the first creditor to be paid back. In other words, totally screw all other creditors. I knew it couldn't have been an actual "buyout."

JonInMiddleGA · 05-04-2026, 02:43 AM

Plane clipped a tractor-trailer on the roadway while trying to land at Newark. The video of the poor guy driving the truck -- who ended up with only minor injuries -- is some crazy shit

https://abc7ny.com/post/united-fligh...port/19030820/

Lathum · 05-04-2026, 05:28 AM

I've driven that stretch more times than I can count and it is creepy when a plane glides in a few feet over your vehicle.

RainMaker · 05-04-2026, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

Yes, that was one of the plans.

Finally found the reason the bailout failed. The proposal was that the government "loan" $500 million for 90% of the company, and they would be the first creditor to be paid back. In other words, totally screw all other creditors. I knew it couldn't have been an actual "buyout."

I am fine with that. They weren't in a position of power and taxpayers should not be on the hook for poorly run businesses.

RainMaker · 05-04-2026, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Plane clipped a tractor-trailer on the roadway while trying to land at Newark. The video of the poor guy driving the truck -- who ended up with only minor injuries -- is some crazy shit

https://abc7ny.com/post/united-fligh...port/19030820/

How he survived that is a miracle. That is incredible and I've seen some other people post videos of how close these planes get to semi trucks on approach.

Ghost Econ · 05-08-2026, 02:38 PM

Old guy next to me on the flight back to America has an iPhone and an Apple Watch but he's just over here rawdoggong the fuck out of this flight.

03-23-2026, 03:27 PM	#1052
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	One air traffic controller for all ground and air at LaGuardia? How can they not shut down most traffic if there's only one controller? __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

03-23-2026, 05:21 PM	#1054
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	They are paid, but there's apparently a serious staffing shortage. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

04-20-2026, 12:13 PM	#1058
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I would pay real money to hear Pilotman perform this: Making the rounds in aviation circle about taxiing at ORD. I know the guy that made this. He’s a KC-10 bro. Good guy. KC-10 folks have a history of making media. “Hot cause I’m deployed” came out 18 years ago. They guys got in trouble because a frequency was shown on the… — KC-10 Driver ✈️ 👨‍✈️ B-737 Wrangler (@MCCCANM) April 19, 2026 __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 04-20-2026 at 12:14 PM.

05-02-2026, 08:56 AM	#1060
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I'm glad we didn't bail them out. Not great for the airline industry in general, but no need to throw money down the drain. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-02-2026, 08:59 AM	#1061
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	I guess they didn't give Trump any "donations" to save them. __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time! 6/15/25-Coastal Baseball ends the season #2 afterlosing in the Finals of the College World Series!

03-23-2026, 10:23 AM	#1051
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	TSA shutdown will end soon. Media's been authorized to leak that there's a funding deal agreed to in Congress but Trump is holding it up. They wouldn't be leaking that unless Trump's handlers have already agreed to change his mind.

03-24-2026, 02:26 PM	#1055
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	My wifes sister is supposed to take her family to go to Puerto Rico with my wifes parents next week. Sister and family live in England. Her and 2 kids are US citizens, husband is a white South African. They are supposed to go through Miami. Sister just cancelled their trip because she is seeing it could take hours to get through customs, etc..and hearing reports of conflict with ICE agents and she feels it could potentially be an unsafe environment. My wifes mother is super MAGA so this should really go over well.

03-24-2026, 02:35 PM	#1056
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I would not bother flying unless it was absolutely mandatory. My brother opted to take a 7 hour drive on a business trip instead of flying. Beyond the TSA mess, it just doesn't seem terribly safe with the ATC shortages and whatever the fuck they are planning with ICE.

03-24-2026, 04:54 PM	#1057
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Gotta trip next week. Didn't think to budget for "get to the airport 2 days early" when I bought the tickets in January

05-02-2026, 07:54 AM	#1059
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	RIP Spirit Airlines. AKA "The Jerry Springer Show in the air" Spirit Airlines canceled all flights and is going out of business \| CNN Business

05-02-2026, 09:59 AM	#1062
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	I didn't see the actual reasoning, but the article said it was the creditors that actually turned down the bailout offer. That seems weird. However Trump's people structured it, the creditors found liquidating the airline more profitable than the government buying it out.

05-02-2026, 05:18 PM	#1063
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Liquidate the airline = some creditors get some money. Take a Trump bailout = Trump family & cronies get the money.

05-03-2026, 04:00 AM	#1064
Ghost Econ College Starter Join Date: Oct 2020	Flying out of GSP early this morning for vacation. TSA was a little long for here, probably because it was barely open yet. But there was a George Strait concert in Clemson last night. I have sent an inordinate amount of George Strait hats and shirts so far. Edit: Landed for a layover in Miami and this place is like a Spirit Air graveyard. Last edited by Ghost Econ : 05-03-2026 at 06:51 AM.

05-03-2026, 02:20 PM	#1065
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Wasn't there a story that part of the bailout involved Spirit transferring part of their fleet to the DoD?

05-04-2026, 02:43 AM	#1067
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Plane clipped a tractor-trailer on the roadway while trying to land at Newark. The video of the poor guy driving the truck -- who ended up with only minor injuries -- is some crazy shit https://abc7ny.com/post/united-fligh...port/19030820/ __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-04-2026, 05:28 AM	#1068
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I've driven that stretch more times than I can count and it is creepy when a plane glides in a few feet over your vehicle.

05-08-2026, 02:38 PM	#1071
Ghost Econ College Starter Join Date: Oct 2020	Old guy next to me on the flight back to America has an iPhone and an Apple Watch but he's just over here rawdoggong the fuck out of this flight.

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