During my brief stay in Hong Kong, I tried two fancy cafés, with one offering the most unique coffee I have ever tasted. Best Coffee In Hong Kong I’m not very adventurous when it comes to coffee. Picky, oh...
JetBlue Talked To American And Delta—But United Made The Offer It Couldn’t Refuse
JetBlue “played the field” before reaching an agreement with United Airlines on a partnership, a shrewd move that forced United to pay up for a partnership of, at least in its initial stage, questionable value. Report: JetBlue Played The...
Airlines Stop “Punishing” Solo Travelers: Victory Or Defeat For Consumers?
Facing unsavory headlines and scrutiny from the mainstream media, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have pulled back a controversial pricing structure that charged solo travelers more for their airline tickets on select routes. But is this a victory...
Whiteout: Avelo Covers Livery On Aircraft Used For ICE Deportation Flights
As budget carrier Avelo Airlines continues to operate deportation flights on behalf of the US Department of Homeland Security, it has taken the unusual step of painting the Boeing 737 aircraft it uses for these flights all white. What...
From Cringe To Classy: Air India’s New Ad Campaign Is A Huge Leap Forward
Air India has released its latest ad campaign, including a clever new video spot that attempts to market Air India by marketing the nation of India. Clever New Air India Ad Campaign: “There Is An Air About India” As...
Flying Solo? Your Ticket Might Cost 2.5X More Than Traveling With Companion
We’ve seen an increasing willingness of airlines to charge a premium for solo travelers, but I’ve just found a rather egregious example in which you can save $75 and enjoy twice as much space by buying a second seat...
Review: Korean Air 777-300ER Prestige Business Class
After a two-hour layover at Seoul Incheon Airport, I connected to Hong Kong on a Korean Airlines 777-300ER in “Prestige” business class, encountering an aging product with excellent service onboard. Korean Air 777-300ER Prestige Business Class Review (ICN-HKG) I...
United Airlines Adds Aperol Spritz, Caramel Sundaes, And New First Class Meals
United Airlines is investing more into its onboard food and beverage selection with a series of catering upgrades that will begin next month. Later this summer, we’ll even see the popular Italian cocktail Aperol Spritz onboard. United Airlines Catering...
Midair Meltdown: American Airlines Passenger Grabs Flight Attendant, Drags Her Down Aisle
Another alarming incident unfolded in the skies this week, this time aboard a delayed American flight to Chicago. A shirtless man reportedly grabbed a flight attendant and violently dragged her down the aisle in what authorities are calling an...
Analysis: United Hopes To Contain Delta, Suppress American With JetBlue Partnership
Earlier today, United Airlines and JetBlue announced a new “Blue Sky” partnership that includes a return to JFK for United, an interline agreement, and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits. United CEO Scott Kirby has explained what is behind this move:...
Details: New JetBlue – United “Blue Sky” Partnership Includes JFK Slots, Reciprocal Loyatly Perks
It’s official: United Airlines and JetBlue are teaming up in a new partnership the carriers are calling Blue Sky. Details: New JetBlue – United “Blue Sky” Partnership The partnership includes reciprocal loyalty benefits and a path to return to...
Eurowings Plans “Real” A320neo Business Class Seat On Medium-Haul Flights
In a touch of irony, the first Lufthansa Group carrier to introduce true premium seating on its narrowbody aircraft will be budget carrier Eurowings. As it prepares to launch service to the Middle East, Eurowings is introducing a “real”business...
Impatient Flyers, Beware: Turkey Will Fine You For Standing Up Too Soon
If you fly into Turkey and decide to hop up from your seat the moment the plane touches down, you may want to sit back down…or pay up. Turkey Will Fine Airline Passengers Who Unbuckle Before The Plane Stops...
Review: Korean Air First Class Lounge Seoul (ICN)
I had a short but pleasant stay in the Korean Air First Class Lounge in Seoul (ICN), though the service was very odd. Korean Air First Class Lounge Seoul Review (ICN) After stepping off my flight from Atlanta, I...
United Airlines’ Uniforms Get A Facelift—And A Political Filter
If you step onboard a United Airlines flight today, you’ll see flight attendants and pilots in new Brooks Brothers uniforms. Ground staff also have new gear. This marks the culmination of an eight-year project to update crew uniforms and...
Delta Flight Diverts To Care For Sick Dog. Justified?
We read all the time about flight diversions for sick human passengers onboard, but a Delta Air Lines flight diverted due to a sick dog onboard. Sick Dog Forces Diversion Of Delta Flight Bound For LA Delta Flight 694...
Review: Korean Air 747-8 First Class
My first-ever longhaul journey in first class on Korean Air, a flight from Atlanta to Seoul on the flagship Boeing 747-8, was a very pleasant journey overall with some rough edges, but a great crew and spacious seat. Korean...
My Highly Productive Daytime Flight To London On JetBlue
For the first time in my life, I took a daytime transatlantic flight, flying from New York to London on JetBlue. It was a very productive and pleasant flight and arriving late in London helped me to go right...
Suicide: Southwest Airlines Eliminates Free Checked Baggage
UPDATE: We are on the eve of the new baggage fees taking effect, and an internal memo has just revealed how much Southwest Airlines will charge for checked bags: 1st bag: $35 2nd bag: $45 Passengers who will still...
Booked! A Transatlantic Getaway On JetBlue + SAS
My family has not been to Germany since last autumn, so when my wife Heidi had a little break, we decided to pull the kids out from school to take a late spring break trip across the Atlantic. Our...
