I travel to Colorado Springs multiple times per year because it is the home of Boarding Area, the host of this blog. Over the years I have found many great coffee shops here: it’s a city with a great...
Man Claims American Airlines Bumped Him From First Class Seat To Accommodate Service Dog
Today we will explore another service dog issue, this time involving a seat assignment in first class on American Airlines. A passenger indignantly laments that he was moved to accommodate a dog. Should AA be in the business of...
10 New Countries I Hope To Visit In 2024
Last year I fell far short of the goal, but I’m setting what I hope will be an achievable goal in 2024: visit 10 countries I have not previously visited. 10 New Countries For 2024 As I focus on...
Boeing CEO Acknowledges “Mistake” But Doesn’t Say WHAT Mistake…
Boeing CEO David Calhoun has admitted to a “mistake” concerning the Boeing 737 MAX 9 after last Friday’s incident on Alaska Airlines, but has not specified what that mistake was. It makes his entire set of remarks nothing short...
My 1,180 Mile Road Trip From Colorado Springs To Los Angeles
Toward the end of 2023, I flew to Colorado Springs and then drove 1,180 miles back to Los Angeles via the southern route; my first true “road trip” in many years. The Southwest road trip was actually a lot...
American Airlines Adds Members-Only AAdvantage Benefits
I think American Airlines is smart to start offering additional and exclusive benefits to AAdvantage members, which is a reasonable way to promote loyalty and direct bookings to its own channels. Let’s explore these changes. New American Airlines Benefits...
JetBlue Passenger Claims To Be Satan, Attacks Female Companion, But Evades Arrest After Flight Diverts
A JetBlue passenger claimed to be the devil and attacked his female companion, forcing her to seek refuge in the lavatory and forcing the flight to divert while still within Florida. The crazy part of the story is that...
iPhone Survives 16,000 Foot Drop From Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9…Without A Scratch
An iPhone that was sucked out of an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 last Friday was found not only intact, but fully functional and without a scratch. How does a phone survive a drop from an airplane? The answer...
United Airlines Confirms That It Found Loose Bolts During 737 MAX 9 Inspections
United Airlines has confirmed that its mechanics have found loose bolts on “a number” of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft during inspections ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration. United Airlines Confirms Loose Bolts On Boeing 737 MAX 9 This...
More Irregularities Revealed On Terrifying Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX Flight
New revelations about what occurred onboard Alaska Airlines flight 1282, operated by a Boeing 737-9 MAX, paint a more concerning picture of the terrifying incident that led to a nationwide grounding of this jet type for further inspections. Preliminary...
Review: United Airlines 737-800 First Class
I flew on a retrofitted United Airlines 737-800 in first class with a “United Next” interior, which has transformed a rather dreary-looking 737 into a sleek and modern cabin. United Airlines 737-800 First Class Review I’ve already written about...
A Flashing Charging Cable On A Redeye Flight…So Rude!
Even if passengers like me can just zone it out, it is not very courteous to use a flashing charging cable on an airplane that blinks like a neon light…. especially on a redeye flight. Flashing Charging Cable On...
Claim: American Airlines Gate Agent Threatened To Cancel Flight If 20 People Did Not Take Taxi Instead
An American Airlines gate agent purportedly threatened to cancel a flight to Charlotte if 20 people did not agree to give up their seats and take a taxi instead. Did A Gate Agent For American Airlines Threaten To Cancel...
Comprehensive Guide: American Airlines Elite Status in 2024
A comprehensive guide to American Airlines Status, including an overview of the AAdvantage loyalty program, understanding the different levels and benefits of elite status, earning Loyalty Points, maximizing the value of elite status, and tips for achieving and maximizing...
Reasonable Question: Is The 737 Max Safe?
Following yet another incident, most recently on Friday night, reasonable questions about one of Boeing’s most controversial planes are being asked: Is the 737 MAX safe? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Trip Report: Explora Journeys St. John’s Antigua And Barbuda
The next stop on our all-luxury Explora Journeys cruise was St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda. We kept it simple and inexpensive enjoying an incredible beach. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Washington Post Botches The “Definitive Rules Of Flying”
The Washington Post put out a rather fun story entitled, “The 52 Definitive Rules Of Flying.” While I agree with many of the rules, I think WaPo gets two key rules totally wrong. The “Definitive Rules Of Flying” Should...
FAA Orders Grounding Of 737 MAX 9 Aircraft
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered the grounding of select Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft to conduct safety inspections. FAA Order: Ground 737 MAX 9 Aircraft For Inspections The aircraft type was involved in a freak incident...
Alaska Airlines Grounds Entire Boeing 737-9 MAX Fleet
As a precautionary move, Alaska Airlines has grounded its entire fleet of 65 Boeing 737-9 MAX jets. The swift move will severely disrupt flights this weekend at Alaska Airlines, which heavily relies upon this aircraft type for its mainline...
Meet Rina, The New Face Of Korean Air (She’s Not Real…)
These days, the line between reality and fantasy has never been more blurred. With the rise of AI particularly in terms of people, it comes as no surprise that Korean Air has made Rina the face of its new...
