United Airlines is ending service to Santa Rosa, in California’s wine country, marking the latest in a growing list of destination cuts dating back to the start of the pandemic. United Airlines Cuts Santa Rosa Service Service to Charles...
United Airlines Returns To Profit, Reports Highest Quarterly Revenue In Company History
Despite high fuel prices, United Airlines has swung back fully into profit in the second quarter of 2022, also reporting record quarterly revenue. United Airlines Reports Profit, Record Revenue In 2022 Second Quarter Jet fuel prices have risen 59.8%...
My Thirsty Seatmate With A Hollow Leg On United Airlines…
I’ve got to hand it to my seatmate with the hollow leg: I’ve never seen a man drink so much on a plane and not even get up to use the lavatory… My Thirsty Seatmate On United I mentioned...
Review: United Airlines 787 Business Class London – Los Angeles
Here’s a brief review of my United Airlines business class trip from London to Los Angeles onboard a 787-9 in business class. I already dedicated a post to the food served onboard and now will briefly offer a rundown...
SAS Pilot Strike Ends – What It Means For Travelers
Pilots and management at SAS have worked out a compromise, ending a two-week strike that resulted in thousands of flight cancellations and delays. Travelers booked on SAS in the weeks ahead should expect their flights to operate smoothly, barring...
First Impressions: Gulf Air 787-9 “Falcon Gold” Business Class
I finally had the chance to try Gulf Air on its flagship route and I have to say…I was let down. While Gulf Air has great potential and the “Falcon Gold” business class cabin on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner...
Emirates And London Heathrow Reach “Compromise” On Passenger Cap
Emirates and London Heathrow Airport have reached a facing-saving “compromise” on what became a high-stakes game of chicken with each side blaming the other for a summer of delays and cancellations. Emirates + London Heathrow Save Face After Row...
Review: United Global Services Lounge London (LHR)
I was invited to use the Global Services Lounge before my recent United Airlines flight from London Heathrow, a unique concept to LHR that also serves as an occasional overflow lounge for Premier 1K members. United Global Services Lounge...
True Story: Woman Fined $1,800 For Not Declaring Subway Sandwich At Customs
Australia takes the importation of food very seriously. Don’t try it…even a half-eaten Subway sandwich you bought at the airport. One woman learned the hard way with an $1,800 fine for failing to declare her chicken sandwich. Woman Fined...
The Self-Upgrading Imbecile On My Gulf Air Flight…
Some people just don’t know when to stop, like the imbecile who would not take no for an answer as he tried to self-upgrade to business class on my Gulf Air flight to Bahrain. A Portrait Of Stupidity: Self-Upgrading...
Union Responds To Harsh Memo From United Airlines To Flight Attendants
The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) has issued a detailed response to a memo issued by a United Airlines Senior Vice President, who accused the union of “political opportunism” in failing to give United credit for working on a...
Review: United Club London (LHR)
The United Club London is my favorite United Club in the system, with great staff, great food, and a beautiful design. United Club London Heathrow (LHR) Review I do love the new United Club in Newark, a sprawling lounge...
American Airlines Combats Pilot Shortage By Reducing Passenger Ratio
American Airlines, like other US carriers, has made an investment in VTOL (helicopter-like aircraft) but it means reducing the passenger ratio dramatically despite a grim pilot shortage outlook. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
The Value of Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit Points
We evaluate a number of loyalty programs for the value of their points and the program. Here is what Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit points are worth. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Summer Travel Woes Worst At These US Airports
In a summer of terrible travel experiences across the United States, some airports are struggling more than others. Here are the worst airports in the US. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
“Damage Waiver Fee” At Hyatt Hotel Invites Damage…
We’ve seen all sorts of strange fees tacked on to hotels, including resort fees, destination fees, COVID-19 fees, and even electricity fees…but now comes a new one from a Hyatt hotel in Hawaii: a damage waiver fee. And the...
United Airlines Chides “Grandstanding” Flight Attendant Union For Choosing “Political Opportunism” Over Teamwork
A Senior Vice President at United Airlines has chided the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) for seeking “political opportunism” over shared solutions in a memo to flight attendants. United Airlines SVP Laments “Political Opportunism” From Flight Attendant Union In...
Donald Trump’s 757 Has A New Paint Job
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a fresh paint job with updated livery on his Boeing 757 aircraft, as rumors are growing that he is preparing to announce his 2024 presidential bid. Trump 757 Prepares To Return To Skies...
The Labyrinth To London Heathrow Airport
After the Trooping The Colour ceremony ended with a series of flyovers, it was time for me to fly away…but getting to London Heathrow Airport required careful navigation through a labyrinth of crowds and station closures. Navigating The Labyrinth...
Leadership Shakeup At United Airlines
As United Airlines prepares to ramp up its growth, CEO Scott Kirby has made a number of leadership changes he hopes will help the airline navigate through the next few years. 2022 Leadership Shakeup At United Airlines Overall, United...
