Spirit Airlines is launching more new routes from Los Angeles International Airport, including its first ever international routes. New Domestic + International Spirit Airlines Routes From Los Angeles Earlier this month I wrote about Spirit’s unique new nonstop service...
Delta Now Condemns The Georgia Voting Law It Praised
What a difference a day makes… Delta Air Lines has faced significant scrutiny for its support of a new voting law in Georgia which critics say restricts the right of minorities to vote. After defending the law for the...
Delta Air Lines Again Defends New Georgia Voting Law, Despite Backlash
Delta Air Lines has again defended a controversial new voting law in the U.S. state of Georgia, arguing it helped to temper a bill that was bound to pass with or without Delta’s support. Why Is The Georgia “Election...
Vietnamese Carriers Race For Direct USA Flight
Bamboo Airways and Vietnam Airlines have both announced renewed intentions to serve the United States “direct” from Vietnam. Let the race begin! Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways Race For Direct USA Service Bamboo Airways, a 2019 start-up, has ordered...
Five Killed In Airbus Helicopter Crash In Alaska
Five people, including a Czech billionaire, were killed in an Airbus helicopter crash while heli-skiing in Alaska. Deadly Airbus Helicopter Crash In Alaska The Airbus AS350 B3 crashed near a glacier during a ski trip on Saturday. Petr Kellner,...
How To Deal With A Pesky Barefoot Seatmate
There’s a new picture making its way around social media that I find quite detestable. But how do we effectively and rightly deal with seatmates on airplanes who just have no clue? Dealing With A Pesky Barefoot Seatmate This is...
United Airlines Will Require Flight Attendants To Be Vaccinated, But It Isn’t What You Are Thinking…
Despite COVID-19 vaccinations being at the forefront of our public conversation, there are still many other vaccinations being administered and vaccines required to travel internationally. For United Airlines flight attendants at Washington Dulles, that includes a more traditional vaccine...
Lufthansa Will Return To Falkland Islands
Lufthansa will return to the Falkland Islands with another longhaul flight from Germany, departing this evening with a crew of scientists onboard. Lufthansa Returns To Falkland Islands On Longest-Ever LH Flight On February, 1, 2021, Lufthansa operated LH2574 from...
The Last Airworthy Lockheed Super Constellation
I’m too young to have had the pleasure of flying the Lockheed Super Constellation, but I was elated to see that one is still airworthy and was recently fired up. An Airworthy Lockheed Super Constellation Lives In Australia By...
My Productive 10-Hour Trip To Nowhere On American Airlines
I recently spent over 10 hours on American Airlines, only to end up exactly where I started. But it was by design and proved to be an incredibly productive day aboard the 777-200. As an added bonus, I even...
Emirates Will Operate A380 Flight Exclusively For Vaccinated Passengers
Next month, Emirates will operate a special flight available only to crewmembers and passengers who have been vaccinated. Is Emirates laying the groundwork for vaccine-only flights? Emirates Offers Sightseeing Flight Only Available To Vaccinated Passengers In celebration of the...
Restrictions Loom For Basic Economy Tickets
The gravy train of unlimited free changes may soon be over for the cheapest airline tickets, with flexibility for basic economy tickets set to expire at the end of the month for American, Delta, and United Airlines travelers. Restrictions...
Delta’s Good Intentions Lead To Boycott Over Voting Law
Delta found itself in hot water again this week after involving the carrier in a Georgia voting law. Delta’s good intentions have #BoycottDelta trending, but what else could they do? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
The 5 Best Desserts in Fort Myers Florida
One of the most popular spring break destinations in the world is home to some of the most delicious confections, here are the 5 best desserts in Fort Myers, Florida. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
United Airlines Will Light Up New York City Tonight
If you’re in New York City this evening, look up at the skyline. United will light two iconic New York City buildings blue at sunset to celebrate its return to JFK Airport after a five-year absence. United Airlines Lights...
United Airlines Adds More Service To Latin America Than 2019 (Full Schedule)
While my focus earlier this week on United’s new leisure routes from several midwestern cities, United is also bulking up its service to Latin America. In fact, United will offer more flights to Latin America this summer than it...
Transcontinental Business Class Breakfast: American Airlines Vs. United Airlines
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Last week, I compared...
American Airlines Reports V-Shaped Recovery
American Airlines is enjoying a spring surge of revenue that demonstrates the resiliency of the consumer travel market and suggests that airlines are already tremendously benefiting from the loosening of domestic travel restrictions. Is a V-shaped recovery for the...
The Hijacking of Singapore Airlines Flight 117: 30 Years Later
30 years ago today, Singapore Airlines 117 was hijacked while traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. Today, the Prime Minister of Singapore recalled the incident in a tweet, commending the bravery of military members who executed what turned out...
Review: XO Citation X Van Nuys To Oakland
Introducing my wife and daughter to their first private jet experience was a lot of fun and our quick flight up the California coast was the ideal length for two young children. This reviews covers the XO Citation X...
