I like following travel news, both for writing ideas and simply because I enjoy keeping up with the airline and hotel industries. Here’s a recap of some of the best news stories from the past couple weeks:

News bits:

• Listen to the exchange between Harrison Ford and air traffic control after the actor landed his plane on the taxiway at John Wayne (Orange County) Airport
• Sad story – an American Airlines pilot died in flight, just before landing
• Upset you didn’t get an upgrade? One Indian MP took it out on an airline employee with his slipper.

Airline news:

• IAG has a new airline in town that may level the playing field
• WOW is launching service to first Midwest destination
• Cabin electronics ban is in place for flight leaving 10 Middle East airports
• The final days of Virgin America have been announced

Credit cards:

• Both Amex Hilton cards have killer sign up bonuses right now
• The Chase Marriott card has the highest bonus ever

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