DLD 139: Mistakes, mistAAkes and miSteaks in travel




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Summary: United made a mistake at JFK, American makes mistAAkes in ticket changes and Bangkok made a "miSteak" when it comes to street food. Plenty of other idiocy, too.<br> <br> * <a href="https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2017/04/21/is-emirates-experiencing-economic-turbulence-of-its-own-making/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Emirates is cutting flights to the United States</a><br> * United made a mistake in leaving JFK according to new company President Scott Kirby<br> * American Airlines had its turn with a disgruntled passenger scene caught on camera<br> * <a href="http://blog.wandr.me/2017/04/bangkok-street-food-back-already/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Street food might be back in Bangkok</a><br> * <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/nation-now/2017/04/12/long-distance-train-service-endangered/100395912/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amtrak might not run long-haul anymore</a><br> * <a href="http://www.atlanticstarairlines.com/single-post/2017/04/18/We-are-working-with-our-industry-partners-to-form-a-potential-solution" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">St. Helena is still working on getting air service</a>, well after the new runway opened (Yes, we talk about this far too often)<br> * AA also seems unable to figure out how to re-price tickets, and why do the automated systems not read fare rules correctly?<br> <br>