Air France will gradually retire half of its A380 fleet, starting in 2019. The move is sad, but smart. Air France currently operates 10 A380s. Five are owned, five are leased. All are tragically uncompetitive. By that, I mean...
Cyber Monday Deals For Road Warriors
Cyber Monday brings tons of online deals that let you stay home and shop. Here are the deals I am watching for Road Warriors for the 2018 online shopping event. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Cyber Monday Deals For Traveling Families
Cyber Monday brings tons of online deals that let you stay home and shop. Here are the deals I am watching for traveling families for the 2018 online shopping event. Luggage Key to any traveler is their luggage and...
American Airlines Can’t Get Out Of Their Own Way
During a recent trip to Manchester, England, we flew American Airlines from Philadelphia. We had a rolling delay that lasted three hours, but the worst part was how they handled it. Why can’t American Airlines get out of their...
The Best Airline Dessert. Ever.
Ice Cream? Cheesecake? Chocolate Truffles? Daifuku? What is the best dessert on an airline? I wrote about this delectable sweet treat in my earlier trip report, but never gave it a dedicated post. It deserves one. On a recent Midlde...
My Revealing Conversation With A United 1K…On Hong Kong Airlines
Earlier today I wrote about my flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles on Hong Kong Airlines. One conversation I had onboard was quite revealing. The only way I am ever able to get unobstructed cabin pictures is to...
Why My Final Flight On Hong Kong Airlines Was The Best
I was hoping for a “superfecta” or “quadfecta” and experienced exactly that as I stepped onboard my final Hong Kong Airlines flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles. Four flights. Four different business class configurations! We all have different...
United Flight Attendants Plan Day Of Protest
Mark your calendars. United flight attendants are planning a systemwide “day of action” on December 13th. I’ve written quite a bit recently about the labor situation at United Airlines between flight attendants and management. United Airlines May Add “Satellite...
How You Can Experience My First Class Asiana Flight For Cheap
Earlier today, I published a glowing review of Asiana first class onboard the A380 from Seoul to Los Angeles. Now is a GREAT time to experience what I did for cheap. And when I mean cheap, I don’t just...
Review: Asiana A380 First Class Seoul To Los Angeles
My flight abroad the Asiana A380 in first class was one of the best of my life. After spending several hours in the first class lounge, I boarded my 10.5-hour flight to Los Angeles. A FA welcomed me onboard...
Pictures: United Airlines 787-10
United’s new Boeing 787-10s are set to enter service in January on premium transcontinental routes. Later in 2019, the airplane will fly international routes from Newark. United will take delivery of 14 787-10 aircraft over the next two years....
Review: Asiana First Class Lounge Seoul (ICN)
The Asiana First Class Lounge in Seoul is comparatively disappointing to other first class lounges, but nevertheless a comfortable spot to wait for your flight. Between my Thai Airways flight from Bangkok and flight home to Los Angeles, I...
The Most Important Thing In An Airport Lounge Is…The Coffee
I have come to the realization that coffee is the most important thing in an airport lounge. Nice food is appreciated. High speed wi-fi is helpful. Comfortable seating is applauded. But if I had to choose just one thing...
A Thanksgiving Resolution
Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to fly around the world using his miles and points. Around the globe he flew, visiting the far corners of the world; meeting new people and surveying new lands....
Save Big On A Cathay Pacific Business Class Ticket
Cathay Pacific is offering $1,000 off a business class ticket or $500 off a premium economy class ticket during its Black Friday sale. Use the promotion code HOLIDAY when purchasing your ticket and you can save big on your...
Thanksgiving Letter from United CEO
United CEO Oscar Munoz’s annual note to employees on Thanksgiving is much shorter than last year’s letter. Dear United family, As our U.S. colleagues celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to extend my personal thanks to all of you for your...
In Defense Of The “Naked” United Airlines Pilot
A United Airlines pilot faces indecent exposure charges for standing naked in front of his hotel window at the Denver International Airport. I’m rather sympathetic to his case. Andrew Collins was at the Westin Denver Airport. Apparently, he was...
United Hopes To Improve Flight Attendant Service Through Seminars…
Through a series of 33 seminars in the Chicago area, United Airlines hopes to improve the flight experience for passengers in 2019. Earlier today I wrote about the potential addition of three new FA bases in the Untied network....
United Airlines May Add “Satellite Bases” For FAs In Three Cities
United Airlines is seeking to add “satellite” flight attendant bases in Orlando, Phoenix, and San Diego. Here’s what it means for you. I’ve written a lot about United’s internal employee relations lately because I believe that crew morale directly...
FAA Sides With United Over Newark Airport Fees, Slams New Jersey
The Federal Aviation Administration slammed the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for excessive fees at Newark Airport. The result may be cheaper airfare…or at the very least higher airline profits. United Airlines, which operates a large...
