Latest news with #economyClass
News24
9 hours ago
- Politics
- News24
Siyahleba: McKenzie fears illness JZ will always be JZee MKP chaos saved KZN
Tebogo Letsie McKenzie fears illness from economy class flights Our Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, forgets that he is working for government and the people and not for himself. This week, he threw a fit, complaining that being on too many economy class flights would make him sick. He even disclosed that he was not the type to use Uber as transport, but that government requirements were forcing him to downgrade to that level! Poor Gayton. He was replying to a question about his spending on travel since he became a minister a year ago, which amounts to R4.8 million. The loquacious McKenzie said: Official trips are not holidays or joyrides. I am personally no stranger to international travel as a successful businessman. I was well travelled long before I became a minister. To expect ministers to [take long flights in economy class] in relentless working conditions would simply be impractical and even sadistic. Ag shame! JZ will always be JZee Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) members were left surprised when they saw pictures of their Jacob Zuma frolicking and playing with former Mpumalanga MKP convener, Mary Phadi, who was allegedly suspended from the party's activities. Phadi has been running parallel structures in Mpumalanga when the party officially endorsed Busisiwe Mkhwebane to lead the province. Members have been expecting the party to take a hard line against her. But, lo and behold, she is being entertained in Nkandla by a smiling Zuma. But anyone who knows Zuma, who had five wives at some point, will know that he was always going to fold in front of the rather pretty Phadi! Gallo Images / Darren Stewart MKP chaos saved KZN Talking of the MKP, the party pulled another shocker – Floyd Shivambu was booted out as secretary-general and moved to Parliament, all thanks to his Easter visit to Shepherd Bushiri's church in Malawi. Word is that the holy trip didn't sit well with the MKP's top brass. The party scored a hefty 45% of the vote in KwaZulu-Natal, just a few seats short of taking full control of the province, only needing 5% plus one to govern outright. With reshuffles happening more often than load shedding in the party, it's clear that if negotiations hadn't dragged on and they had taken control of KwaZulu-Natal, we would probably be on premier number six by now. Prayers might still be needed. HOT Our wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane and her Japanese team-mate Yui Kamiji displayed an incredible come-from-behind 4-6 7-5 (10-7) victory to seal the 2025 Wheelchair Tennis Doubles title at the French Open in Paris on Friday – their second title win in the French capital. The pair have made reaching finals a habit, having participated in the last four finals and taken their first title in 2023. The duo also won the US Open title together in 2023, as well as the Wimbledon crown last year. Despite falling short in the semifinals of the singles competition, Montjane can be proud of the fact that she's bringing home another title. NOT Power is a drug. And, like most drugs, it is addictive and dangerous to both the user and those close to them. Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane clearly does not understand this. In recent months, she has found herself at the receiving end of criticism for behaviour that is unbecoming of a person in her position. Like a person typically drunk on power, she has been dismissive of criticism. The latest incident relates to a viral video showing her chewing gum while taking questions in a portfolio committee meeting in Parliament. In addition to chewing gum like a typical tart at a brothel, she was rude and dismissive of a question that had been asked. Even after social media denizens attacked her for her behaviour, she refused to apologise. It was only after President Cyril Ramaphosa requested a report from her regarding her lack of decorum that she released a statement clarifying her behaviour. The 'apology' is insincere and comes from a dishonest heart. Bad behaviour by our MPs is becoming endemic. The president must deal with Nkabane sternly, to send a message to the rest that rudeness and Trumpish antics shall not be tolerated.
%3Amax_bytes(150000)%3Astrip_icc()%2FTAL-airplane-wing-clouds-HAPPYCSTAIRLN0525-9d60814623884f4eae5eed5e2b8206f5.jpg&w=3840&q=100)
Travel + Leisure
07-05-2025
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
These U.S. Airlines Just Ranked Highest (and Lowest) in Customer Satisfaction for 2025
A new survey has ranked Southwest Airlines No. 1 for passenger satisfaction in economy or basic economy class. Delta Air Lines was ranked highest in satisfaction within the premium economy fare class. The findings were published in a recent report that surveyed over 10,000 airline passengers. Airline passengers have spoken, and they've named the airlines that provide the highest customer satisfaction ahead of the busy summer travel season. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest each ranked highest in overall customer satisfaction in the recently released J.D. Power 2025 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. Southwest Airlines maintained its top ranking in the economy category for the fourth year in a row. That could change in the future as the survey did not account for Southwest's controversial decision to end its free checked bags policy, which led to some passengers expressing disappointment with the carrier on social media. Following Southwest, JetBlue and Delta also ranked highly for their economy or basic economy offerings, rounding out the top three. On the opposite end in the economy category, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, and American Airlines ranked in the bottom five. For passengers in premium cabins, JetBlue ranked as the highest in the first or business class category, followed by Delta and Alaska. In premium economy, the No. 1 spot was award to Delta's Comfort+, which offers free wine, beer, premium snacks, and extra legroom. JetBlue and Alaska also ranked in the top three for premium economy. The study was based on responses from over 10,000 airline passengers who had flown with one of the airlines within the last month of participating in the survey. Responses were collected between March 2024 and March 2025, and the survey has a rating scale to measure various metrics such as staff, level of trust, and the value of their experience. 'Throughout our one-year study period, we've seen a slight decline in both ticket prices and passenger volume, which has helped keep overall passenger satisfaction levels high,' Michael Taylor, J.D. Power's senior managing director, said in a statement to Travel + Leisure. 'Airlines will likely have a tougher year this year, economically, but the key to their longer-term success will be how well they manage economic headwinds without compromising on customer experience.' The survey revealed that fewer than 10 percent of passengers surveyed actually had a problem with their flight, however those who did reported flight delays as the number one issue.
