Shane, The Union Fighter

A few snaps from yesterday's @delta #MD88 and #Md90 retirement. The #maddog has been interwoven in my life since birth, so it's like bidding adieu to an old friend. . #aviation #delta #ramp #windowview #cockpit #rampview #retirement #oldsouls

It’s been a crazy 72 hours. We’re currently representing 4 possibly 5 of the ~ dozen lessors that own #Spirit metal. Since being activated on Friday at 6PM, we’ve deployed 20 pilots to 5 cities. It’s VERY complicated. Just gaining access is a battle fought on zoom calls and WhatsApp channels.

In coordination with our airline partners, we’re taking ACTION to bring relief to Spirit customers and its workforce. From capped ticket prices for flyers who need to rebook to employees looking for job opportunities, there’s a lot of information you should be aware of. Here’s the latest ⬇️ CAPPED TICKET PRICES United, Delta, JetBlue, & Southwest are all capping ticket prices specifically for Spirit customers who now need to rebook cancelled flights. To access these special prices, individuals will need to provide at a minimum a Spirit flight confirmation number and proof of payment. Please refer to each individual airlines website for additional specifics. REDUCED FARES For any consumers worried about higher prices, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are offering reduced fares on high-volume Spirit routes. Allegiant has also committed to freezing fare prices across routes that overlap with Spirit. To support impacted travelers, Frontier is offering up to 50% off base fares across its network until May 10. EMPLOYEE SUPPORT Most major U.S. carriers are extending travel pass benefits and spare jump seats to Spirit pilots, flight attendants, and other employees who need to return home. They have also offered Spirit team members preferential employment interviews to ensure they jump the queue. Both American Airlines and United are creating microsites for Spirit employees looking to continue a career in aviation. Refresher on Compensation Rules: Per Spirit — the airline will automatically process refunds for any flight purchased through via credit card or debit card. Ticket holders can also: 1. Contact your credit card company: If you purchased your ticket with a credit card, you may be protected under the Fair Credit Billing Act. Contact your issuer to request a "chargeback" for services not rendered. 2. Check your travel insurance: If you have travel insurance, contact your provider to see if your policy covers “insolvency” or “service cessation.” 3. File a bankruptcy claim: You may file a formal "proof of claim" with the bankruptcy court. Please note that this process can take time and may only result in a partial refund.

Current snapshot of 10 Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 family aircraft airborne over the United States on May 2, 2026 at 12:24am ET.

The Alma Enterprise, Kansas, April 27, 1923

IF YOU WANT TO CALL ME BABY JUST GO AHEAD AND IF YOU LIKE TO TELL ME MAYBE JUST GO AHEAD AND FUCK YOURSELF

N1776R R, as in “A republic, if you can keep it.”

Most days @wmata delivers but today was not one of our best. - @NTSB_Newsroom is investigation lead; any updates from them - Thx to NTSB, WMSC, @dcfireems & Metro staff for their response - Wishing a full recovery to those injured - Big Sorry to all our 🔵🟠⚪️🚇 customers

While a demure Campbell syncopates her dance moves, Hoskins lip-syncs to Bowlly's slow and tender vocals, using the car as part of the courtship ritual, with the occasional comedic rakish look.

Filming on location outside the actual Forest of Dean school Potter attended, with many of the locals cast as extras, adds a touch of contextual realism, while the subtle texture of rendered and desaturated 16mm colour film gives a nostalgic romantic quality to the scene.

24 years old. Fully paid off Costco hotdog. It's not "parents money". It's not luck. It's consistency. It's discipline. I grind EVERYDAY to live this lifestyle.

Annual reminder: By reading this message, you are officially 3 degrees separated from Kevin Bacon!

Politicians hide themselves away They only started the war Why should they go out to fight? They leave that role to the poor Time will tell on their power minds Making war just for fun Treating people just like pawns in chess Wait 'till their judgment day comes, yeah!

Had never seen this one before. Not only is the concept of a DC-9 in this military role exotic, this one raises the bar by using the UDF - UnDucted Fan - engine, which was a sort of hybrid between a turbofan and a turbopro. It promised up to to 30% reduction in fuel burn without decreasing in-flight cruise speeds. Seen here is an MD-81 demonstrator with the General Electric GE36 UDF at the 1988 Farnborough Air Show, shortly before the project was cancelled due to the lack of orders. 📹Phil Whalley

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U.S. Navy intelligence specialist Travis McHenry announces that he has founded a new country, “The Protectorate of Westarctica,” which is located in Marie Byrd Land. He declares himself “Grand Duke Travis.” The United States Navy and the United States Government make no statement on Westarctica. They’re busy dealing with the spy plane problem in China.

Watched #swissarmyman last night and it really made me want Beano. Also, the "navigation* method really reminds me of #ADF, or Automatic Direction Finder, which is being really phased out as an aviation navaid. #ndb #aviation #movie #theresalwaysanaviationangle

Man, I love TACO. Super sublime rearrangements of older songs. Still, relevant, TACO is. youtu.be/YsGjFh1ke44?si…

"Trump: A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." These words are too big for your mouth. Stop embarrassing your people.

That feeling when even your car knows it's not a good time for folks who are not currently presenting their assigned gender at birth.