This week marks the 60th anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in Dallas on November 22, 1963. Did you know that JFK’s final flight occurred less than an hour before his assassination and...
Denied Water in Business Class: A Common Problem
View From The Wing shares of being denied water as a pre-departure beverage on British Airways. This has happened to me so many times I now have a way to deal with it. Being Denied Water In Business Class...
Frontier Vs. United: Point-By-Point Comparison On Same Route
Here, I will contrast what it is like to fly United Airlines economy class versus Frontier Airlines economy class on the same route. The differences are substantial, but then again so was the price. Frontier Vs. United: An Economy...
Intoxicated Delta Flight Attendant Kissed And Groped Female Passenger, Vaped Onboard
An explosive lawsuit alleges negligence by Delta Air Lines and collusion between an intoxicated Delta off-duty flight attendant and the flight attendants who continued to serve her alcohol. The allegations here are wild including sexual assault and vaping. Lawsuit...
A Remarkably Smooth Thanksgiving For US Airlines
I got up early yesterday morning ready to write about airline meltdowns, but it proved to be the smoothest day of Thanksgiving travel in recent memory. Moderate weather certainly helped, but it seems that US airlines finally have their...
A Turbulent Thanksgiving Is An Opportunity For All Of Us
Today I am setting aside the “sides” of conflict to simply reflect upon blessings and direct our attention toward a prayer for peace and deliberate pursuit of reconciliation. A Turbulent Thanksgiving, A Gentle Reminder We lived in a messed-up...
Naked Woman Tripping on Mushrooms Attacks Airport Passengers
A naked woman high on mushrooms wrapped her legs around one male passenger, slapped two cops, and assaulted a female passenger before being arrested. Just another day at the airport… Naked Woman Attacks Passengers, Police After Ingesting Mushrooms The...
Review: United Airlines 737-900 Economy Class
I flew on a well-worn 737-900 in economy class from Denver to Ontario, California on United Airlines. While not my favorite aircraft, I enjoyed plenty of legroom and efficient service in the Economy Plus section of the main cabin....
US-Canada Border Checkpoints Reopen After Vehicle Explosion Sparked Terrorist Concerns
Three of the four bridges linking Canada and the United States in upstate New York have reopened, as has Buffalo International Airport, with authorities now downplaying initial fears of terrorism linked to a fiery vehicle explosion on the Niagara...
Can You Sleep On The Floor In Economy Class?
A video has gone viral of a man sleeping on the floor in economy class on a 15-hour flight. Are you even allowed to sleep on the floor on an overnight flight? Sleeping On Floor In Economy Class –...
The Points Guys Turns Political…
I’m quite happy to see The Points Guy turn political and ramp up lobbying efforts to defeat a Congressional bill that would undermine credit card rewards. We all need to join the effort to push back against a poorly...
Review: United Airlines A319 First Class
For my trip home from Milwaukee, I chose United Airlines and flew an Airbus A319 aircraft in first class from MKE to DEN. I enjoyed a smooth and productive flight. United Airlines A319 First Class Review Booking My ticket...
Great Coffee in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
An unexpected but pleasant surprise on my annual Green Lake trip this year was the discovery of a great coffee shop called Stone Oak Coffee Haus in the town of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Best Coffee in Fond Du...
American Airlines Cuts Last International Flight From Seattle
American Airlines is scrapping its last remaining international flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), marking an end to a multi-year experiment. Seattle Loses Last International Flight On American Airlines To great surprise, American Airlines announced plans to add longhaul...
United Airlines Captain Grounded After Antisemitic Tirade
A United Airlines captain has been grounded after an inflammatory post that appeared to praise the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel went viral on social media. Like the Qatar Airways issue earlier today, I find myself taking a more...
A Late-Autumn Visit To Green Lake, Wisconsin
For 12 years in a row I have gathered with friends each autumn in Green Lake, Wisconsin but this year we met rather late in the season. Even so, my 2023 Green Lake trip was a sweet time filled...
Qatar Airways Flight Attendant Accused Of Being Gay Prostitute, Deported
A Qatar Airways flight attendant has been fired from his job, deported, and permanently banned from Qatar after being accused of being a gay prostitute. He claims he was deported for wearing tinted moisturizer and did nothing wrong. Qatar...
Airline Ticket Spelling Error: An Avoidable Horror Story
A sad story from Canada, where a man’s trip to Ireland was ruined because he used his nickname instead of his full legal name when booking his airline ticket. I find it absurd that three missing letters cost him...
American Airlines Mishandles Wheelchair: Blame The Baggage Handlers
American Airlines baggage handlers were caught on video mishandling a wheelchair. While I agree that there are systemic issues at play with the handling of wheelchairs and other assistive devices, the blame here falls on the baggage handlers who...
MKE: The Airport With A Used Bookstore
My latest Wisconsin trip marked my first-ever use of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, where I was delighted to find a cavernous used bookstore that brought back many happy memories of childhood. No Lounge, But A Great Used Bookstore At...
