Apparently, I’m just a statistic. Just another West Coast millennial who drives a Tesla, only uses Apple electronics, and drinks sparkling water on airplanes. High Demand For Sparkling Water On West Coast Flights Toward the end of my JetBlue...
Review: JetBlue A321LD Mint Business Class Boston – Los Angeles
After flying the Airbus A321LR from London to Boston on JetBlue in Mint business class, I had my first chance to try the A321LD from Boston to Los Angeles. JetBlue A321LD Mint Business Class Review The flight went something like...
The Future Of United Airlines Rests In The Hands Of Congress
In a very tangible way, the future of United Airlines and its United Next initiative rests in the hands of Congress, as lawmakers consider whether to grant Boeing a further delay on implementing new Boeing 737 MAX safety components....
Review: The Club LAS (Las Vegas Terminal 3)
The Club LAS is a Priority Pass lounge in Las Vegas Terminal 3 that may be your antidote to an overcrowded American Express Centurion Lounge. The Club LAS Review – Las Vegas Airport To be clear, this is no...
United Airlines Distributes Water To Puerto Rico
Our eyes have been focused on Hurricane and Ian and the destruction it wrought on Florida, but Hurricane Fiona is hardly a distant memory and Puerto Rico continues to reel from that disaster. Over the weekend, United Airlines played...
The Curious Case Of The Stolen Phone On American Airlines
A stolen mobile phone story onboard an American Airlines flight to Philadelphia is so strange you have to wonder if it is real. Stolen Phone On American Airlines Is The Culmination Of A Very Odd Flight Chase Mitchell was...
Flight Attendant Busted For Stealing Jewelry At DCA Security Checkpoint
A Republic Airways flight attendant from Florida was allegedly caught on surveillance footage pocketing jewelry at Washington National Airport. She has now been charged with grand larceny. Flight Attendant Arrested, Charged For Jewelry Theft At DCA Security Checkpoint The...
Review: Air France Lounge Boston (BOS)
The Air France “dungeon” in Boston Logan (BOS) is not the most cheerful setting, yet I find it has improved and is no longer a lounge I would actively avoid. Air France Lounge Boston (BOS) Review Location + Access...
Duct Tape On The Wing Of A 787?
A controversy over so-called airplane speed tape has emerged this week in Australia, reminding me of a story I wrote a few years ago on the same topic. A concerned passenger snapped the following pictures on an Air New...
American Airlines Flight Diverts After Woman Screams “Repent! We’re All Gonna Die!”
An American Airlines flight from Florida to California diverted in Texas after a woman began screaming to other passengers to repent and that everyone would die. Woman Screams “Repent! We’re All Gonna Die!” On American Airlines Flight, Forcing Diversion...
Non-Binary Virgin Atlantic Flight Attendant Throws Hissy Fit Over Over Lack Of Inclusion
Jaianni Olivier Russo is angry. Russo, who identifies as non-binary, claims credit for the recent change in Virgin Atlantic’s uniform policy, which now allows flight attendants to wear either male or female uniforms, regardless of gender. But there is...
Live… From Fort Myers Florida And Hurricane Ian
I went to Fort Myers this week to support family and friends and saw the devastating toll hurricane Ian has taken on this community. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
The Stowaway Wasp On My JetBlue Flight
Let’s call him Willie, the wee little wasp. Determined to escape the gritty life of London, Willie hatched a plan to hitch a ride on my JetBlue Airbus A321 jet to Boston. But as Willie would find out, cheating...
Review: JetBlue A321neo Mint Business Class London – Boston
JetBlue is remarkably consistent in offering a comfortable seat, delicious food and drink, and kind service. My quick JetBlue flight across the pond from London Gatwick to Boston onboard the A321neo in Mint business class was (almost) perfect. JetBlue...
What Is The Value Of A Lounge That Is So Crowded You Cannot Enter It?
A couple of observations from my time in London Gatwick. We may rue crowded lounges in the USA, but at least we can generally squeeze into them…or at least stand in line outside. But the lounge crowding at London...
Pakistan International Airlines Warns Crews…Over Their Underwear
As street protests erupt in Iran over the Islamic Republic’s treatment of a woman who was accused of wearing a head covering inappropriately and then died in police custody, in neighboring Pakistan the flag carrier PIA is warning flight...
Norse Atlantic Cancels Longhaul Service From Los Angeles
Norweigan start-up Norse Atlantic Airways is abruptly canceling service from Los Angeles to both Oslo and Berlin, suggesting the new longhaul budget carrier is facing deeper turmoil than a winter lull in demand. Norse Atlantic Ends Both Los Angeles...