Saturday, September 06, 2025

The Professor’s Minute Minute – September 7 2025




Widebodies in competition, Ryanair’s bag play, visas, xenophobia, and a medical ethics twist—plus a quirky airport throwback.

  1. Alaska’s 787-10 move

    Alaska Airlines takes a bold step with its 787-10 deployment. Question is—does this push Delta to lean harder on its A350 fleet to compete?

    (The Air Current)

  2. Ryanair bumps up carry-on allowance

    Millions of Europeans cheer as Ryanair loosens its cabin baggage policy. A small win for passengers—though not all can benefit, especially post-Brexit Brits.

    (TravelMole)

  3. Doctors face ICE dilemma

    VuMedi raises an uncomfortable question: do medical professionals allow ICE into their practices? The overlap of healthcare and immigration enforcement gets starker.

    (VuMedi)

  4. US visa hikes: xenophobia as a business model?

    CNN highlights a controversial policy move—higher visa fees for foreign travelers. For tourism and business travel, it’s a tax that discourages rather than encourages.

    (CNN)

  5. Carry-on politics, mobility barriers

    Airlines’ policies continue to reflect broader divides—what’s permitted often depends as much on geopolitics as on ticket class.

  6. Quirky: Remember when airports flirted with “pay-per-minute” lounges? Some are making a comeback—charging travelers for just enough time to nap, shower, or scroll TikTok.

    (Source: industry trend chatter, e.g. ViewFromTheWing)


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Image: Blue/Rose hybrid — Sunday’s reflective balance, capturing both optimism and unease in today’s travel stories.

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