While I will certainly give it another try, my first experience at Mustards Grill at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a Priority Pass restaurant in the International Terminal, was not a great one. Mustards Grill SFO Review – Priority...
Flooding On British Airways A380 At 30,000 Feet Over Atlantic Ocean
Passengers on a British Airways A380 traveling across the Atlantic Ocean encountered an unexpected shower onboard after water began pouring from the ceiling of the lower deck. British Airways A380 Flooding During Transatlantic Crossing The incident occurred on BA293...
United Airlines Sees International Travel Bump After Testing Requirement Eliminated
Days after the Biden Administration eliminated its COVID-19 international testing requirement, United Airlines reported a surge in interest for international travel. United Airlines Reports Surge In International Travel Searches After Elimination Of COVID-19 Testing Requirement For 17 months, a...
Ryanair Ditches “Racist” Afrikaans Test For South African Passengers
After public outcry, Irish carrier Ryanair has ditched its controversial new policy for South African travelers which included a knowledge test administered in Afrikaans. Critics called the test “racist” and Ryanair backed down after initially defending it. Ryanair Ditched...
Great Coffee In San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
During a long layover at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), I took the time to try out two coffee shops. One was far better than the other. But recently, I found an even better one. Great Coffee At SFO...
Review: Yankee Pier SFO (Priority Pass Restaurant)
Yankee Pier, a Priority Pass restaurant at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), offers a respectable menu of food and drink and is one of my favorite places to eat before a flight. Priority Pass added Yankee Pier to its restaurant...
Kacey Musgraves Calls Out “Shockingly Hostile” Purser On American Airlines
Even celebrities sometimes encounter bad service onboard. 33-year-old country singer Kacey Musgraves now has a problem with American Airlines. Specifically, she has a problem with the “male” purser on her recent flight from Spain, who she accused of acting...
Spirit Airlines Fires Back At United Airlines Over Newark Congestion
Spirit Airlines has responded to the charge from United Airlines that it is to blame for congestion at Newark Liberty International Airport with a scathing response to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Spirt Airlines Blames United Airlines For...
Austrian Airlines’ Exquisite Coffee Menu
Yesterday, I shared a detailed review of my Austrian Airlines 777 flight from Vienna to Chicago. One distinctive of Austrian Airlines is its business class coffee menu, which it calls a “Vienna Coffee House above the clouds.” For coffee...
Saver Award Space Via Married Segment Availability
Saver award space has all but dried up lately, with even last-minute seats no longer available. Even so, you may still be able to use married segment fare logic to find saver award space that would not be available...
Review: Austrian Airlines 777-200ER Business Class
Austrian Airlines represents the ultimate dilemma for me when it comes to the 777 in business class. The onboard cuisine is simply spectacular and the special coffee menu is something very dear to my heart. But is it worth...
Rumor: American Airlines May Eliminate Free Standby For Non-Elites
In the airline industry, there is no such thing as a permanent change. A very trusted source shares that American Airlines is considering eliminating complimentary standby for passengers without AAdvantage elite status. While not surprising, it would mark a...
EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing With Captain On Toilet
An EasyJet made an emergency landing in Scotland after the captain took ill and reportedly spent the final approach and landing on the toilet inside the lavatory. Loo-ny Landing: Emergency Landing In Scotland on EasyJet With Captain In Lavatory...
Airlines Fuel Hedging During Record Oil Prices
Airlines have long used fuel hedging (buying in bulk at a committed price) to give themselves an advantage for their largest expense. How are those hedges performing now? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott Show True Colors Amid Travel Boom
Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott were struggling to keep their doors open during the pandemic, but now that the revenge travel boom is in full effect, they are showing their true colors. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Corporate Travel Spend Returning, But Data Flawed
Deloitte issued a report about the current state of corporate travel demonstrating its trajectory to return to 2019 levels, however, there are two points that demonstrate the outlook for corporate travellers may not be as it seems. If you...
Travel Plans Complicated By Selfish Boyfriend’s Guilt Trip
A “Dear Abby” travel-related question caught my eye and think it merits further discussion. Travel Advice: Don’t Give Into Selfish Boyfriend On Travel Here’s the letter: DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend is 60 and has an autoimmune disease. He’s dependent...
Review: Austrian Business Lounge (Schengen) Vienna – (VIE)
Prior to my Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to Chicago, I spent 30 minutes in the Austrian Business Lounge in Terminal F at VIE. This Schengen Lounge offers comfortable seating and a generous spread of food and drink. Austrian...
Biden Rejects Trump’s Air Force One Paint Scheme
The Biden Administration will not move forward with President Donald Trump’s plans to paint the next generation presidential aircraft, called Air Force One when the President is onboard, with a new red, white, and blue livery. New Air Force...
Great News: USA Drops COVID-19 International Travel Testing Requirement
Long a relic of the pandemic era that made little sense in a nation in which all known variants have permeated, the USA will end its controversial testing requirement for inbound U.S. flights effective Sunday. USA Drops COVID-19 International...
