I mentioned there was no in-flight entertainment on my Bulgaria Air flight from Sofia to Amsterdam, but there was an airline magazine…and it provided a stimulating take on the upcoming US Presidential election and other elections that will be...
Multi-Nation Visa Coming To Middle East
Six Gulf nations will soon offer a “unified GCC visa” allowing travelers to seamlessly jump from nation to nation much like the Schengen area in Europe. “Unified GCC Visa” Will Allow Seamless Travel Between Six Gulf Nations Six nations...
Review: Bulgaria Air A220-300 Business Class
My three-hour flight from Sofia to Amsterdam on Bulgaria Air was a very pleasant surprise, with the brand new A220-300 aircraft providing an excellent business class experience for a flight within Europe. Bulgaria Air A220-300 Business Class Review Bulgaria...
“1K Karen” Loads Her Ziploc Bags With Cheese From United Club, Asks For More “To Go”
This is why we can’t have nice things… A reader sent me a report of a fellow traveler loading her ziploc bags with food she pilfered from a United Airlines club lounge in London. Such tacky behavior should be...
United Airlines Pilot Snitches On Southwest Airlines Flight Crew, Faces Blowback
A United Airlines pilot faces a storm of criticism from pilots at Southwest Airlines for reporting what she deemed to be a safety violation while sitting in the jumpseat on a Southwest flight. United Pilots Snithces On Southwest Pilots...
American Airlines Accused Of Kicking Off Orthodox Jewish Passenger For The Actions Of An Unrelated Jew Onboard
A disturbing account suggests that American Airlines punished a Jewish boy for the actions of another observant Jew onboard whom he was not related to and had never previously met. If true, this is a miscarriage of justice that...
United Airlines Extends Supsension Of Tel Aviv Service Through June 5, 2024
With flights to Tel Aviv set to resume tomorrow, United Airlines just extended its route suspension for another month. Tel Aviv Service Now Suspended Until June 5, 2024 United Airlines With a ceasefire deal still elusive and a fresh...
Argument Over Empty Seat Turns Violent On Transpacific Flight
A fight over an empty seat turned violent on a transpacific flight to San Francisco, forcing a trio of brave flight attendants to intervene. Violent Fight Over Empty Seat On Transpacific EVA Flight To San Francisco On Tuesday, May...
Spirit Airlines CEO (Correctly) Calls Airline Industry A “Rigged Game”
Still fuming over the blocked merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie III fumed that the US airline industry is a “rigged game.” He’s right. Spirit Airlines CEO: “US Airline Industry Is A “Rigged Game”...
Review: Aspire Lounge Sofia (SOF)
The Aspire Lounge is the only lounge in Sofia International Airport (SOF) and open to both business class travelers and Priority Pass members. For a lounge without any competition, it was not bad at all. Aspire Lounge Sofia Review...
Photo Essay: Sofia, Bulgaria
I’ve offered detailed photo essays of my visits to the Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Museum Of Socialist Art in Sofia, Bulgaria, but here I will offer a broader sense of what this capital city is like. My...
Review: Hyatt Regency Sofia
The Hyatt Regency Sofia is a lovely hotel nestled in the center of Sofia, Bulgaria with nice accommodations, great amenities, and a really delicious breakfast. Hyatt Regency Sofia Review Up until recently, I would have called the Hyatt Regency...
When United Airlines Invited “Families With Young Children” To Preboard, She Strutted Into First Class With Her “Service” Puppy
Another day, another dog incident, this time one that I personally witnessed on my recent United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Seattle. When a preboarding call was made for families with young children, an older woman with a...
American Flight Diverts Due To Rude, Petty Flight Attendant
UPDATE: The Joel Ghansham – American Airlines story is making headlines again this week…for reasons that are not clear…but my assessment remains unchanged from last year. While it is not just appropriate but smart to treat flight attendants kindly,...
Museum Of Socialist Art In Sofia, Bulgaria Provides Road Map For Confederate Statue Problem In USA
After communism fell in Bulgaria in 1990, the nation faced a choice over what to do with the hundreds of statues honoring heroes of the communist faith like Karl Marx or Vladimir Lenin. The answer, at least in the...
Woman Outraged After Paying Delta Air Lines For Window Seat…Without A Window
On an airplane, not all window seats have windows. One woman found out the hard way on a Delta Air Lines flight. Woman Buys A Window Seat On Delta…With A Missing Window! A woman took to reddit to complain...
Oblivious Doctor Annoys Entire Air Canada Lounge With His Loud Phone Conversation
During my recent visit to the Air Canada Lounge in Los Angeles (LAX), a self-important doctor decided to pace the lounge while on a loud phone call. Are these people really that clueless? Doctor Thinks We All Want To...
“Service Dog” Savagely Attacks American Airlines Passenger, Bites Employee In Face
A vicious “service dog” attacked an American Airlines passenger and bit the face of an AA worker in the latest example of our out-of-control approach to animals on airplanes. Another “Service Animal” Dog Attack And Injures American Airlines Employee,...
KLM Flight Attendants Can Now Wear Sneakers In Uniform
As of today, KLM employees, including pilots and flight attendants, can now wear sneakers as part of their official onboard uniform, including their preferred brand. It’s a rather unprofessional step from one of my favorite European carriers, but a...
Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Rapid Recovery, New CEO Role
In early February, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes stepped away from his post unexpectedly due to health reasons, but just weeks later he’s been appointed head of Airbus in the Americas. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
