Captain Mike Bowers, a long-time United Airlines pilot and favorite columnist in the airline’s in-flight magazine has lost his battle to pancreatic cancer. He was 70 years old. In Memoriam: United Captain Mike Bowers Bowers began his career in...
Thailand’s Absurd New Plan To Welcome Back Tourists
Oh Thailand. Such a lovely country. Such a lovely people. But its approach to tourism during the pandemic leaves me shaking my head. Thailand Plans To Resume Tourism With Many Strings Attached Thailand has been closed to international tourism...
Southwest Challenges United Airlines Again. Last Time It Failed. Will It Work This Time?
Southwest Airlines has announced new service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Both airports are in cities already well-served by Southwest. Both are hubs for United Airlines. Does Southwest have a solid plan or...
The Legacy Of Alex Cruz At British Airways
I’ve never been a fan of outgoing British Airways CEO Alex Cruz, but I also don’t like to dance on a man’s grave, literally or figuratively. Nevertheless, here is my measured assessment of his legacy at British Airways. First,...
Review: Singapore Airlines SIA@Home Business Class Dinner
Reader SINJim in Singapore graciously sent photos and a review of his recent SIA@Home business class dinner from Singapore Airlines. Thanks for sharing Jim! SIA@Home Review – A Taste Of Singapore Airlines At Home Singapore Airlines describes its SIA@Home project...