Another weekend, another collision, this time at my home airport, Los Angeles Angeles International (LAX), with an American Airlines A321 colliding with a bus full of passengers. Collision At LAX: American Airlines A321 + Bus An empty American Airlines...
Chilling: United Airlines 777-200 Close Call Off Maui Coast

A previously unreported incident from December is chilling: a United Airlines 777-200 came just 775 feet–about five seconds–from hitting the Pacific Ocean after takeoff from Kahului Airport in Maui. Rapid Loss Of Altitude On United Airlines 777-200 After Maui Takeoff...
Why I Prioritize Flying Royal Jordanian Out Of Amman

When departing from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan in a premium cabin or with frequent flyer status, there is a tremendous benefit to choosing Royal Jordanian over others: a far superior check-in and departure process. Royal Jordanian Offers...
Turkish Airlines Skips Super Bowl Ad, Focuses On Earthquake Relief

I don’t watch the Super Bowl for the halftime show, commercials, or the game itself, but I do look forward to the annual Turkish Airlines ad. This year, however, an ad from Turkish Airlines was conspicuously missing. But as...