One designated indoor smoking area has returned to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv with more to come. The move has infuriated some In Israel, but I think it is great news. Tel Aviv Airport Brings Back Smoking Rooms...
Mother Of Three Irate At Delta Air Lines After Being Booted Off Empty Flight
A mother of three is asking for answers after being separated from her family on a Delta Air Lines flight that went out with over 100 open seats. Mother Booted Off Delta Flight Due To Apparent Technical Error, But...
Delta Air Lines Makes It Easier To Embrace Being A Free Agent
Part of me masochistically hopes that United Airlines will follow Delta Air Lines and make obtaining top-tier status so prohibitively hard that I will finally be liberated from the status hamster wheel. Delta SkyMiles Changes Make It Easier Than...
Scary: My Korean Air SkyPass Account “Deactivated”
My heart skipped a beat when I logged into my Korean Air account yesterday and saw that my account was deactivated. My Korean Air SkyPass Account “Deactivated” After Inactivity I have been sitting on Korean Air SkyPass miles since...
A Pilot Analyzes Ural Airlines A320 Crash Landing In Siberian Field
A very rare event has occurred in Russia with the successful off-field crash landing of a Ural Airlines Airbus A320. Ironically It was the same airline that became somewhat famous in 2019 when one of their other A320s suffered...
Delta Revamps SkyMiles Elite Status, Further Restricts Sky Club Access
As expected, Delta Air Lines is radically changing the way SkyMiles elite status is earned and also further restricting Sky Club access to credit card holders who fail to spend big on their cards. Big Changes Coming To Delta...
Review: Aspire Lounge Zurich (ZRH)
Before our flight to Malta, my family spent about a half hour in the Schengen Aspire Lounge in Zurich (ZRH), which I found far nicer than the Marhaba Lounge across the hall. Aspire Lounge Zurich Review (ZRH) – Schengen...
United Airlines CEO Warns Higher Compensation For Delays Will Compromise Safety
I know United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby does not want European-style delay compensation in the United States, but I wish he would not continue to warn it could compromise safety. United CEO Kirby: More Consumer Compensation Is A Threat...
United Airlines Opens Massive New Club Lounge in Denver
United Airlines has opened a new 35,000-square-foot B East lounge in the B Concourse of Denver International Airport, the largest United Club it has ever opened. United Airlines Opens B East Lounge In Denver, Its Largest United Club Yet...
Aeroflot A350 Business Class Trip Report
As the war in Ukraine grinds on and Russian carriers continue to face sanctions, it seems that the premium cabin experience is holding up just fine. Here’s an Aeroflot A350 business class trip report from an Aeroflot flight attendant....
United Airlines Tips Hand On New A321XLR Polaris Seat (Pictures)
A patent filing by United Airlines gives us a hint of what kind of Polaris Business Class seat to expect on the Airbus A321XLR and perhaps on a subfleet of the 737 MAX 10. United Airlines Gives Us Clue...
First Class Passenger Goes Berserk On Delta Flight
An eyewitness report claims a man seated in first class on a Delta Air Lines flight to Seattle went berserk, with actions that included attempting to open one of the aircraft doors, attacking a flight attendant, and also attacking...
Photo Essay: Summer In Germany
To conclude the German portion of my 2023 summer holiday trip report, I am including a number of photos that seek to capture our daily life in Germany. 2023 Summer In Germany, A Photo Essay Far from touring castles...
Emirates Decides Miss Universe Canada Is Not Fit To Fly…
Miss Universe Canada claims she was denied a flight attendant position by Emirates after revealing that she once struggled with an eating disorder. Was Emirates Right To Rescind Flight Attendant Job Offer To Miss Universe Canada? 25-year-old Madison Kvaltin...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Reflects On 9/11
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has penned his thoughts as we reflect upon the 9/11 attacks 22 years later. Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, Emphasizes Service As He Reflects On 9/11 Unlike his predecessor Oscar Munoz, Kirby typically prefers...
Germany Is Growing On Me Too…
I mentioned already how much I love London, but Germany is growing on me as well. It’s another place where I could see myself living or at least spending a lot more time in. My Fondness For Germany Is...
Anecdotal: Some Southwest Flight Attendants Ready To Strike
During a flight this week, I spoke with some flight attendants about their happiness with the carrier – some are ready to strike like their industry peers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
My Southwest Airlines Flight Was Diverted, Here’s What Happened
I flew Southwest Airlines and my flight was diverted due to a mechanical issue. Here’s what happened and how the airline handled it. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Will JetBlue-Spirit Close Their Deal To Join Forces?
JetBlue-Spirit aims to close their deal but as it drags on and without a deal with the Department of Justice, the question as to whether it will happen at all arises. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Attempted Cockpit Breach On United Airlines 737 Leads To Systemwide Pilot Alert
An attempted cockpit breach on a United Airlines 737 flight to Los Angeles prompted an urgent warning to all pilots in the air at the time. United Airlines Issues Urgent Level 4 Alert To Pilots After Attempted Cockpit Breach...
