Last month I highlighted that JetBlue has–at least temporarily–transitioned to only cold meals on transatlantic flights. I got a chance to try the new cuisine…and still walked away amazed at how fresh and delicious an airline meal can be....
Boisterous Child Placed Between Two Strangers On United Airlines While Father Hides In Rear Of Aircraft
An uncomfortable seating situation involving a mother and her lap child turned even stranger when it was discovered that the father was also seated onboard…far away. Mother With Lap Child Poaches Extra Legroom Seat On United As Father Looks...
My Magnificent Journey To Tiger’s Nest In Bhutan
No trip to Bhutan is complete without visiting Paro Takstang, more commonly known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery, which sits perched high up on a rugged cliff outside of Paro. Here’s a pictorial guide recounting my journey to Tiger’s Nest...
Passenger Sues JetBlue Over “Bodily Injuries” From Ice Cream Sandwich Served Onboard
A New Jersey woman has sued JetBlue over an ice cream sandwich it served onboard, alleging she suffered “bodily injuries” from the frozen treat that was “dangerously cold.” Woman Sues JetBlue Over Frozen Ice Cream Sandwich Karla Quinonez alleges...
Qatar Airways Permits FaceTime, Zoom Onboard. Could It Work In USA?
With the introduction of Starlink, Qatar Airways has made it easier than ever to conduct video calls onboard through services like FaceTime or Zoom. Would this be workable in the USA? With FaceTime And Zoom Now Easier Than Ever...
Qatar Airways Debuts World’s First Boeing 777 Starlink Flight: A Call With Elon Musk
Qatar Airways has launched its first Boeing 777 aircraft with Starlink internet, a breakthrough in in-flight wi-fi commemorated via a special onboard phone call with Elon Musk. Qatar Airways Debuts Starlink On 777 With Elon Musk Phone Call On...
False Alarm: American Airlines 777-300ER Makes U-Turn Over Pacific Ocean
UPDATE: The Aviation Herald reports the American Airlines 777-300ER U-turn was related to cabin pressurization: An American Airlines Boeing 777-300, registration N725AN performing flight AA-73 from Los Angeles,CA (USA) to Sydney,NS (Australia), initially climbed to FL280 and was enroute...
Under Pressure From “Wolf Of Wall Street,” Southwest Airlines Announces Early Retirement Of Executive Chairman, Shuffles Board
Under pressure from Elliott Investment Management, Southwest Airlines announced its Executive Chairman will retire early and that it will place six “independent” members on its Board of Directors. Southwest Airlines Announces Six New Board Members, Early Departure Of Bob...
Man Claims First Class Downgrade To Economy Class Killed His Dog On Alaska Airlines
A man has sued Alaska Airlines for the death of his bulldog, alleging a downgrade from first class to economy class on a transcontinental flight was to blame for the death of his beloved dog. Man Blames Death Of...
Boeing Strike Continues After Machinists Reject 35% Raise
Boeing machinists rejected a contract offer on Wednesday that would have ended a six-week strike, claiming the deal was not generous enough. Days after reporting chilling financials exacerbated by an idle production line, what’s next for the beleaguered aerospace...
Frontier Revisits Merger With Spirit
I’m pleased to see that Frontier Airlines is again exploring a merger with Spirit Airlines that could create a more powerful, nationwide budget carrier. Report: Frontier And Spirit In Mrrger Talks Once Again Even as Spirit Airlines explores bankruptcy,...
SAS Latest Carrier To Add Service To Greenland
Greenland is having its moment. As Greenland prepares for the opening of its new airport in Nuuk, carriers are adding service. Today, SAS announced it too would begin flying to Nuuk in 2025, adding direct competition to Greenland’s lifeline...
American Airlines Fined $50 Million For Mistreatment Of Passengers With Disabilities
The US Department of Transportation announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines this morning, alleging mistreatment of passengers with disabilities that, in some cases, caused physical injury. American Airlines is calling it a mutually-agreed settlement. DOT Fines American...
TAROM Plans To Retire Its Final Airbus A318 Jet
Romanian flag carrier TAROM will retire its final Airbus A318 in operation, leaving Air France as the final operator of the “baby bus.” TAROM Will Retire Final Airbus A318 In Late 2024 For years, TAROM has operated four Airbus...
Delta Air Lines Employee Charged With Theft After Stolen Airline Property Appears On eBay
A Delta Air Lines employee was a bit too sloppy after listing items he stole from his employer–valued at over $106,000–on eBay. When arrested, he not only inadvertently confessed to the crime, but had left mounds of incriminating evidence...
Air India “Karen” Rages At Economy Class Passenger Who Used Business Class Overhead Bin
An Air India passenger – let’s call her Karen – seated in business class raged when an economy class passenger placed his carry-on bag in a business class overhead bin, demanding that it be removed. Why can’t Karens just...
Alaska Airlines Testing Reusable Cups In Economy Class
In a move that may be a blend of cost-cutting and environmental stewardship, Alaska Airlines is trialing the use of reusable plastic cups in economy class. Alaska Airlines Considering Reusable Plastic Cups In Economy Class In New Trial To...
Review: Six Senses Thimphu, Bhutan
Do you remember that time you flew in a premium cabin for the first time and knew it would never be the same flying in economy class again? That was my experience after staying at the Six Senses in...
Norse Atlantic Airways Adds Los Angeles – Rome Service (Cheap Introductory Fares)
Transatlantic budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways plans new service in 2025 between Los Angeles and Rome with cheap introductory fares now on sale. Norse Atlantic Adds Los Angeles – Rome Service, Trims Other Routes Norse Atlantic Airways is the...
Should I Buy Airline Stocks?
I’ve deliberately avoided buying airline stocks for years, but I wonder if I am just leaving money on the table… Is It Time To Jump Back Into Airline Stocks? Richard Branson once said, “If you want to be a...
