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With 2024 coming to a close, I am taking a look back on my travel year. The Bulkhead Seat started in December 2022, so this was only the second full year that the blog was in existence. I generally write four to eight posts a day and am always curious as to what generates the most traffic. I write about my experiences with hotels, airlines, and lounges throughout the year. I also share news around loyalty programs, sales, promos, passengers behaving badly, and other stories that I find interesting.
Here are the top 10 posts from this past year:
10. Update: Alaska Temporarily Grounds Fleet of 65 Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft
Alaska Airlines flight AS1282 from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) was forced to return shortly after takeoff when its rear mid-cabin exit door separated. The dramatic scene saw a large section of the airplane’s fuselage missing while passengers’ phones and even a teenager’s shirt got sucked out of the opening. This led to the temporary grounding of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet.
9. Several Stowaways Removed From Delta Air Lines Flight in Los Angeles
A Delta Air Lines flight between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) ended up with a few extra passengers in April. Two stowaways were found before the plane left the gate, but three others weren’t removed until after the aircraft reached its final destination. A post on Reddit details the full story. It appears that the five men somehow got access to a family’s boarding passes and got on the plane. When the family arrived, two of the men were occupying their Comfort+ seats. They were asked to leave the aircraft and get it sorted out at the gate by a flight attendant and did not return. Interestingly, three other men managed to sit in the back of the plane and make it to Los Angeles. I’m not sure how they were not discovered in a passenger count or how the boarding passes being scanned didn’t alert the gate agent.
8. Jewish Flight Attendant Sues Delta Over a Ham Sandwich and Denied Holiday Request
A Delta Air Lines flight attendant is suing the airline over what he claims religious discrimination after being served a ham sandwich and not being allowed to take the day off for Yom Kippur. The flight attendant is relatively new (2.5 years with Delta), but claims there is a pattern of discrimination at play.
7. Rumor: Did United Cancel the Lifetime Pass of Its Most Frequent Flyer?
Tom Stuker is known as United’s number one flyer. He’s racked up over 24 million miles flown on the carrier thanks to an unlimited flight pass that he purchased back in 1990. Stuker was celebrated by United and even had his name put on the side of two aircraft, but rumors are swirling that United has now cancelled this pass due to a reported breach in the terms of the golden ticket that unlocked unlimited flights.
6. Delta Diamond Tattles on Flight Attendants for Free Miles and Gets Canceled
Angela B. Peery is a teacher specialist for the South Carolina Department of Education and author. She’s also become one of the most hated passengers among Delta flight crews after she took to social media to brag about how she reports them for perceived infractions in order to get compensated with bonus miles. This has not gone well. Peery has doubled down with more comments and people have taken to giving her books bad reviews in response to her tattling and attitude.
5. Spirit Airlines Passenger Freaks Out After Arriving at Gate Two Minutes Before Departure
A Spirit Airlines passenger arrived at the departure gate and was headed to San Juan Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) two minutes before it was scheduled to leave and was surprised to see that the flight was closed. She banged on the door and even used the intercom to call for a manager. Unfortunately, most flights close 15 minutes before departure and you can’t show up minutes before and expect to be on the plane as this passenger learned.
4. United Drops Three Routes From Newark Liberty International Airport
While not in the top 10, my most viewed hotel review was the Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo, the lounge with the most pageviews was the American Airlines Flagship Lounge (ORD), and the Delta Airbus A330 coverage led the flight reviews.
Anthony’s Take: This blog is a labor of love and I appreciate you all reading and commenting throughout the year. I have lots planned in 2025 as The Bulkhead Seat continues to grow.
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