As part of United Airlines’ media event in Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to step onboard its new Boeing 787-9 with the “Elevated” interior and walk through every cabin. I took photos of every seat and every angle,...
Man Dies On American Airlines Flight To London After Heartfelt Call With Grandchildren
A passenger’s account of a death onboard an American Airlines flight to London is another powerful reminder of how fragile life can be, but also a beautiful story that captures how I hope to spend my last days as...
JetBlue Says It Is Raising Bag Fees Again To Keep Fares “Low” And Wi-Fi Free
JetBlue is raising baggage fees again, claiming it is the better alternative to raising airfare. But is it? JetBlue Raises Bag Fees As Fuel Prices Spike JetBlue has increased checked bag fees, blaming “rising operating costs” as jet fuel...
Unruly Child Screams For Hours In Air France Business Class As Crew Does Nothing
At what point should flight attendants step in when a child is out of control on a longhaul flight? Unruly Child On Air France Flight Raises Question Of When Crew Should Intervene One Mile At A Time recounts a...
United Airlines Adds Godiva Chocolate To First Class Service
United Airlines is adding a sweet new touch to its domestic first class service: Godiva chocolate. United Airlines Adds Godiva Chocolate To Domestic First Class The Belgian chocolatier, like United, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary and will be featured...
No Upgrade This Time: Spring Break To Europe On United, SWISS, SAS
We’re heading to Europe for Easter break on United Airlines, SWISS, and SAS thanks to a fabulous opportunity for my son and a perfect occasion to spend time with the German side of my family. Booked! Spring Break In...
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau “Retires” After French Language Controversy
Just days after facing intense political backlash over his inability to speak French, Air Canada has announced that its CEO will retire. Air Canada CEO To Retire After Latest French Controversy Air Canada announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will...
SkyWest CEO Accused Of Delaying Delta Flight For His Daughter
A Delta Connection flight delayed nearly an hour for a single passenger is raising serious questions, especially amid claims that the traveler had a powerful connection. Did SkyWest Delay A Delta Flight For The CEO’s Daughter? This story flooded...
ICE Agents May Remain At Airports Even After TSA Workers Are Paid
Even as TSA workers are finally set to be paid again, the presence of ICE agents at U.S. airports may not be going away. ICE Agents May Stay At Airports Even After TSA Workers Are Paid Even as the...
Hyatt Just Added 22 All-Inclusives: Book Before May
Bahia Principe joined World of Hyatt this week with fixed award pricing. Here are the best redemption sweet spots to use before Hyatt's May overhaul hits.
JetBlue-Alaska Makes Most Sense, But Does Alaska Want It?
There has been a lot of chatter this week about the possible targets from JetBlue for a merger, and among them Alaska makes the most sense, but are they interested? JetBlue Explores Merger Targets As Matthew recently reported in...
Forbes: Your Advisor Is Now Your Extraction Plan
Forbes just coined a term every traveler should know: contingency concierge. Here's why your travel advisor might be your most important safety net.
United Airlines’ Global Network Is Now Four Times Larger Than Pan Am At Its Peak
There was a time when Pan Am represented the pinnacle of global aviation, a carrier so dominant internationally that it became synonymous with air travel itself. But listening to United Airlines’ head of global network planning this week, it...
American Airlines Weighs Bringing Back Seatback TVs After Betting Against Them
American Airlines is reportedly considering bringing back seatback screens on narrowbody aircraft, a remarkable reversal for an airline that spent years ripping them out and insisting personal device streaming was the future. American Airlines May Bring Back Seatback Screens,...
Trump Declares Airport Chaos A National Emergency, Moves To Pay TSA Workers Without Congress
Yesterday I wrote about President Donald Trump’s plan to pay TSA workers using existing funds as airport chaos spirals out of control. Today, we have more clarity on how he intends to do it…and more questions about the legal...
Scrumptious: Short Rib With Steakhouse Sauce And Twice Baked Potato In American Airlines First Class
Airline menu planners take note: passengers–including this one–love comfort food. My short ribs with a twice baked potato on a recent American Airlines flight in first class was hardly gourmet or elegant, but tasted excellent. Taste Test: Short Rib...
My First “Flight to Nowhere” On United Airlines With Starlink
In what was a first for me, I experienced a “flight to nowhere” on Monday…on United Airlines. But unlike most fights to nowhere, this was one was a deliberate two-hour journey from LAX to LAX to showcase Starlink high-speed...
United Airlines Is Right To Escort Elites Through TSA Lines In Houston
United Airlines is escorting top-tier MileagePlus elites through a private security checkpoint at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport while “regular” travelers wait hours to clear TSA lines. In an era in which elite status is increasingly diluted, this strikes me...
Close Call: Army Black Hawk Crosses In Front Of United Jet On Final Approach Into Orange County
A United Airlines flight on final approach into Orange County nearly collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter this week, prompting yet another FAA investigation into a close call that never should have happened. United Airlines Jet And...
Trump Moves To Pay TSA Workers After Weeks Of Chaos, Using Funds That Were Always There
After weeks of spiraling airport lines, unpaid workers, and political brinkmanship, President Donald Trump says he will step in and pay TSA agents directly. Trump Moves To Pay TSA Workers Using Existing Funds As Airport Chaos Exposes Washington Dysfunction...
