News and notes from around the interweb:
- American Airlines Pilot Scolded by Delhi ATC for Taxiing too Slowly
At Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), an American Airlines (AA) captain experienced an unusual confrontation with ATC. The controller scolded the pilot for taxiing too slowly at 12 knots.
…When the captain refused to increase speed due to safety concerns, as the aircraft was at max gross weight, the situation escalated. ATC subsequently directed the aircraft to a “penalty box” – a designated holding area away from active runways – essentially delaying the flight’s departure.
The captain later reflected that Delhi (DEL) was one of the only airports he had encountered with specific minimum taxi speed requirements rather than maximum limits.
- Clean. Your. Planes.
@AmericanAir
Did you ever think of cleaning your airplanes? Business class….. pic.twitter.com/Yz4RWx8ytK— moe green (@moegreen19) April 15, 2025
I’m flying @united first class. My seat is broken and the purchased WiFi is a joke. This is also next to my seat. Refund please! pic.twitter.com/gWG2qXEGgJ
— TB* (@thebrownlife) April 15, 2025
- Last year, American Airlines introduced higher award prices for additional inventory on some Alaska Airlines flights, combinable with American Airlines flights. That’s been extended.
- It’s not good chocolate – not worth eating – but it’s not required, either. It’s a cheap gimmick but still above and beyond, right?
- Singapore Airlines new terminal 2 lounges at Changi airport
- Update on American Airlines summer baggage embargo:
