A fierce storm dumped massive amounts of water in New York City, overwhelming much of the city’s infrastructure, particularly the subway system. It’s a sad reflection of our priorities and an embarrassment to the richest nation in the world....
Delta Air Lines Reduces Earnings On Partner Tickets
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In a move that has largely gone under the radar, Delta Air Lines is also cutting earnings on partner-issued tickets, effectively closing a backdoor that made it relatively easier to earn elite status on Delta. Delta Air Lines Reduces...
US Supreme Court Will Hear Case Concerning “No Fly List”
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After its annual “long conference” earlier this week, the US Supreme Court announced that it will hear 12 additional cases this term, including a fascinating case involving the secretive “No Fly List” that bars thousands of US citizens from...
Dallmayr Coffee And Pralines On Lufthansa
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While I do miss the days of free coffee on Lufthansa, I am quite thankful that the Dallmayr coffee in economy class…and the chocolate…are better than ever. Dallmayr Coffee And Pralines In Lufthansa Economy Class From “Onboard Delights” Menu...
Will Airlines Start Banning New iPhone 15?
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Users are reporting the hottest new iPhone of the year is literally hot to the touch…will airlines start banning the iPhone 15 due to concerns over fire risk? Will Airlines Begin Banning iPhone 15 Due To Overheating Concerns? Numerous...
Review: SAS A350-900 Economy Class
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There is much to like about SAS longhaul economy class on the A350…but also much not to like. This review recounts my A350-900 flight in economy class, what SAS calls “SAS Go,” from Copenhagen to Los Angeles. SAS A350-900...
Clothing Is Optional On Spirit Airlines…?
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When it comes to flying Spirit Airlines out of Florida, it seems that a swimsuit is no problem and clothing is optional… Spirit Airlines Passenger Wears Swimsuit…Or Maybe Not? Let’s get right to the video, which appears to have...
My Premium Menu Experience On SAS (Order A Business Class Meal In Economy Class)
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Ahead of the full review of my SAS flight from Copenhagen to Los Angeles, I want to focus here on my experience ordering off the premium menu, which is essentially a way to enjoy a business class meal in...
“Rocky” Practices In-Flight Boxing In Exit Row
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“Rocky” just needed all the practice he could get ahead of the big fight, even if that meant training at 40,000 feet in the exit row on a commercial airline flight. “Rocky” Enjoys Shadow Boxing In Exit Row On...
Bread Basket Returns In United Airlines Polaris Business Class
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United Airlines will bring back its bread basket on Polaris business class flights from Europe. Bread Basket Returns To Polaris Business Class On United Airlines Currently, United’s Polaris Business Class passengers receive their meal trays with two pieces of...
What SkyMiles Changes Will Delta Air Lines Roll Back?
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Delta CEO Ed Bastian has promised Delta Air Lines will make “modifications” to the SkyMiles program, but what will those changes be? My Predictions For Latest “Modifications” To SkyMiles Program Earlier, I wrote about an appearance Bastian made yesterday...
Delta CEO Admits Carrier Went Too Far, Too Fast With SkyMiles Changes
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Delta CEO Ed Bastian admitted that his carrier went too far, too fast with its recently announced changes to the SkyMiles program and Sky Club lounge access, but stopped far short of saying that these changes were unreasonable or...
Fun: “U.S. Capital Airport Codes” On Jeopardy!
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Here’s a fun category on Jeopardy! concerning U.S. airport codes. Can you guess the correct answers? Test Your Knowledge Of Airport Codes On Jeopardy! Flagged via Ross Feinstein on X, there was a fun Jeopardy! category last night that...
Pathetic: Another No-Notice Delta SkyMiles Devaluation On Redemption Side
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As if the new high bar to qualify for Medallion status was not anti-loyalty enough, Delta continues to whittle away at what little value is left in the SkyMiles program, this time with a devaluation on trips originating or...
Death Of American Airlines Flight Attendant Leaves More Questions Than Answers
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There are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding the tragic death of an American Airlines flight attendant at a Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia Airport. Unanswered Questions Surrounding Death of American Airlines Flight Attendant At Airport Marriott Hotel In Philadelphia...
British Airways Pilot Boasts Of Being “A Very Naughty Boy” During Wild Layover
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A British Airways pilot has been sacked after boasting to a flight attendant about a very “naughty” layover in South Africa fueled by every conceivable debauchery then trying to fly a packed aircraft to London with booze and drugs...
Will Coming COVID-19 Wave Cause Travel Chaos?
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Passengers traveling from London Gatwick are facing delays and cancellations this week due to a COVID-19 outbreak among air traffic controllers. As winter approaches, will COVID-19 again cause travel chaos? Rising COVID-19 Cases Threaten Global Travel COVID-19 never went...
United Airlines Requests Tokyo Narita – Haneda Swap From Houston And Guam
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United Airlines has asked for permission to swap its service from Houston to Tokyo Narita for Tokyo Haneda and also to swap one Guam – Tokyo flight from Narita to Haneda. United Airlines Wants To Add Two New Tokyo...
Review: Hilton Malta
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If you are a loyal Hilton Honors member, there is much to like about the Hilton Malta. And even if you are not, this hotel has many things going for it including an ideal location, great pools, and superb...
Donald Trump Calls Boeing 737 Max “Unattractive, Fat, And Slow”
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Speaking of Rosie O’Donnell the Boeing 737 MAX, former US President Donald Trump called the aircraft “unattractive, fat, and slow.” He further lamented that Boeing missed an opportunity by not updating the 757 aircraft instead. I find it terrific...