The United States has rejected a request by Chinese airlines for more service to the USA, but done so gently. How We Reached This Point U.S. carriers suspended China service in winter, over falling demand and COVID-19 concerns. With...
Air France Will Run One More A380 Flight Next Week
Air France will run one final Airbus A380 flight next week over Metropolitan France, offering a select few a final opportunity to fly the superjumbo before it is permanently retired from the fleet. The final Air France A380 flight...
Flight Diverts After Man Told To Wear Mask Smokes Cigarette Instead…
A passenger responded to instruction to wear a mask during flight by smoking a cigarette onboard instead. That forced a flight diversion and arrest. Balvir Singh was flying WestJet from Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto (YYZ) last Sunday on WS706....
Are Luxury Hotels Really Just Skipping Breakfast During COVID-19?
I understand that hotels wish to encourage social distancing during COVID-19 and the breakfast buffet is unlikely to return anytime soon. But no breakfast at all? How does that make sense? Something as simple as breakfast at hotels has...
I Return To The Skies…In A Private Jet
After three months on the ground, it was lovely to the return to the air. What made it even better? Introducing my son to a private jet experience at LAX. My friend Nancy is incredibly resourceful and generous. She...
American Airlines Bans “Conservative” Hypocrite Who Refused To Wear Face Mask
The man who wanted to who refused to wear a mask on “insanity” grounds has been banned from American Airlines for the remainder of the pandemic. You won’t find me defending him, here. Perhaps someone can help me understand...
Ryanair Vs. SAS: Dueling “We Will Fly Again” Music Videos
What do you do when you are a flight attendant or pilot and 90% of flights are cancelled? You make a music video of course. Today we have two videos for your viewing pleasure, one from Ryanair and one...
JetBlue Plans Major Expansion With 30 New Routes (Full List)
Earlier today I wrote about JetBlue challenging United Airlines at Newark with new Mint (business class) service to the West Coast. But that’s not the only JetBlue 2020 expansion news today. Additionally, JetBlue plans to add several more routes...
JetBlue Challenges United In Newark With New Mint Service
JetBlue is challenging United Airlines at its fortress hub, with new transcontinental Mint service from Newark. JetBlue Mint Service Will Challenge United Premium Transcontinental Routes JetBlue is adding service from Newark Liberty International, with new Mint service to Los...
Yes, The Mask Guy Was A Jerk On AA…But That Flight Attendant…
I’m wiling to stipulate that the man removed from an American Airlines flight for failing to wear a mask was a selfish jerk. But I’m also not amused by the flight attendant interrogation of the passenger, which escalated the...
Qatar Airways CEO Attacks British Prime Minister, Denounces Onboard Social Distancing
Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways, has a problem with social distancing and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The eccentric CEO is never one to mince words… Qatar Airways’ Al Baker on Prime Minster Johnson Speaking to Sky...
Hot Deal: 50% Rebate On Air Canada Awards Via Aeroplan
Aeroplan continues to innovate and offer value to members, this time with a new rebate promotion on Air Canada flights within Canada and between Canada and the USA. Members who book an Air Canada Flight Reward between now and...
American Express And Chase Utterly Fail To Protect Me From Crooked Merchant (Dispute Horror Story)
One reason I use credit cards is for the peace of mind it provides…or so I thought. But when push came to shove, neither American Express or Chase had my back. Don’t assume that you will prevail in a...
United CEO Explains Why Business Travel Will Rebound
United CEO Scott Kirby is pinning his hope on a rebound in business travel in human nature. But has human nature fundamentally evolved due to COVID-19? United CEO: We Are Social Creatures So Business Travel Will Rebound Speaking to...
New “AirShield” Promises Invisible Onboard Protection From COVID-19
A Seattle-based firm has developed what it calls a smart solution to inhibiting the spread of COVID-19 onboard airplanes. It’s called the “AirShield” and redirects airflow to create a “forcefield” around each passenger. What is AirShield? Developed by Teague,...
My Sober Assessment Of In-Flight Alcohol Bans
Many airlines are restricting or suspending the sale of alcohol onboard. Is this simply the latest cost-cutting move masked as “hygiene theatre” or are there reasonable concerns about the consumption of alcohol onboard flights in the pandemic era? I’ve...
United Mask Policy May Be Passive Aggressive, But It Isn’t Toothless
United Airlines now threatens to ban passengers who do not wear masks onboard. But some have called the new policy toothless. Perhaps passive aggressive is the better word. Yesterday, I wrote about United Airlines’ new onboard mask policy. Passengers...
How A Woman Snuck Onboard Delta Flight With No ID Or Boarding Pass
It apparently doesn’t take much these days to slip past both TSA agents and airline employees onto an airplane. The story of one Delta stowaway in Orlando is a reminder that our many layers of security may still fall...
U.S. And China Reach 妥协 On Air Service…Delta Will Resume Flights Next Week
The United States and China reached a compromise (妥协) on air service, with each nation now permitted to operate four flights per week between the world’s two largest economies. But is the new US – China flight compromise just...
United Airlines Will Ban Travelers Who Refuse To Wear Masks
United Airlines has a friendly warning: wear your mask or the skies won’t be so friendly. In fact, you may be be banned. United Airlines Threatens Ban For Those Who Refuse To Wear Face Masks On the heals of...
