Let me start by saying that now I know what it is like to have been on a smoking flight. That, a fairly comfortable seat, horrible food, and totally unprofessional service are my takeaways from my first China Eastern flight,...
New Airport Security Measures: Business as Usual
Last month I wrote about the planned introduction of new security protocols on all USA-bound flights. The new guidelines were not specific, but included “heightened screening of personal electronic devices”. How does that look in practice? If my flight from...
United Flight Diverts When Passenger Rushes Cockpit
A United flight was forced to turn around after a distressed passenger made a rush for the flight deck. United 898 was scheduled to leave Houston at 9:43p on Saturday evening for a short flight to New Orleans, but...