American Airlines is adding two new domestic routes from Los Angeles in its latest challenge to United Airlines. American Airlines Adds Cleveland And Washington Dulles Flights From LAX American Airlines will launch two “new” daily nonstop routes from Los...
United Airlines Shifts 56 787-9 Orders To 787-10: Is The 777-200ER Era Nearing Its End?
United’s reported decision to swap dozens of Boeing 787-9 orders for larger 787-10s looks like a quiet fleet move with loud implications for the future of the 777-200ER. United Converts 56 787-9 Orders To 787-10. Are The Days Of...
Introduction: Around The World In Luxury On Starlux, Thai Airways, Aero Dili, Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, And Aer Lingus
Welcome to my next trip report, which will account my recent whirlwind trip to East Asia, including an absolutely delightful last-minute diversion to a new country for me: Timor-Leste. East Asia Adventure In Business Class + First Class It’s...
Qantas Makes Emirates First Class Awards Harder And More Expensive
Bad news for travelers who like using Qantas Points to book Emirates First Class. Qantas Frequent Flyer has just announced a trio of changes that impact how Emirates First Class award redemptions, and the changes will make booking these...
Air France Concorde At 50: The Supersonic Aircraft That Changed Aviation
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Air France Concorde’s first commercial flight, a milestone in aviation history that redefined what was possible in passenger travel and remains one of the most iconic aircraft ever flown. Air France Concorde...
My First Impressions Of American Airlines’ New A321XLR Flagship Business Class
I had the chance to fly the brand new American Airlines A321XLR from Los Angeles to New York in Flagship Business Class and quite liked the sleek new cabin and individual seat. American Airlines A321XLR Flagship Business Class –...
A Violent Midair Assault On American Airlines And A $500 Fine: Is This Really Justice?
A violent midair attack on an American Airlines flight attendant ended with a federal sentence that will leave many flyers and crew members wondering what it takes to actually go to jail… Kansas Man Who Assaulted Flight Attendant Avoids...
American Airlines App Now Tells You What’s Really Happening During Delays
American Airlines has added a genuinely useful feature to its mobile app that aim to answer a simple question passengers always have when flights are delayed or cancelled: what exactly is happening right now? American Airlines Adds Real-Time Disruption...
Air Force One Forced To Turn Back Over Atlantic After Electrical Issue
President Donald Trump’s trip to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum was briefly interrupted when Air Force One was forced to turn back over the Atlantic due to a technical issue. Air Force One Makes U-Turn Over Atlantic...
Ryanair Launches “Big Idiot Seat Sale” For “Elon Musk And Any Other Idiots On X”
The public spat between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has now crossed fully into farce, with Ryanair leaning into the drama by launching what it cheekily calls a “Big Idiot Seat Sale.” What began as a disagreement...
American Airlines Free Wi-Fi Is Rolling Out, But Not As Fast As Expected
American Airlines has ostensibly rolled out free Wi-Fi across much of its narrowbody fleet, but my experience suggests the rollout is slower than many had anticipated. My Experience With American Airlines Free Wi-Fi Suggests A Slower Rollout On January...
My Upgrade Dilemma On American Airlines
Two recent flights on American Airlines demonstrated that even AAdvantage Gold status would have been advantageous, though upgrading to first class makes far less sense when economy class is also empty. The Surprising Value Of AAdvantage Gold Status –...
Influencer Screams During Turbulence On Singapore Airlines Flight
An influencer’s “anxious flyer” clip from a Singapore Airlines flight has gone viral, and the internet has done what it does best: turned a moment of fear into mockery and ridicule. But I’m rather sympathetic to this particular young...
Will United Airlines Establish A Hub In Nuuk, Greenland?
With Trump circling Greenland like Hitler circled Poland, I imagine a world in which United Airlines establishes a hub from Nuuk. United Airlines has announced that it will establish a hub from Nuuk, Greenland, as it looks to gear...
Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review: New Seats And Exceptional Service
After the Alaska-Boeing event, I flew Alaska Airlines from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD) onboard a recently retrofitted 737-800 in first class, enjoying a superb flight with outstanding service. Alaska Airlines 737-800 First Class Review (SEA-ORD) I traveled as...
Influencer Turns Air France La Premiere Into A Film Set, Then Cries Racism When Confronted
An “influencer” passenger turned an Air France La Premiere first class suite into a film set, then tried to reframe a reasonable privacy request as something far uglier. CEO Films In Air France La Premiere, Calls Passenger Racist When...
United Airlines A321neo Loses Wheel After Hard Landing In Orlando, FAA Scrutiny Likely
A United Airlines Airbus A321neo suffered a frightening landing incident in Orlando after touching down hard and losing a wheel during rollout. While no one was injured, this appears to be a serious failure that will draw close scrutiny....
Surprisingly, Boeing Is On A Sales Tear, Especially In The Widebody Market
In a surprising shift, Boeing has had an incredibly strong year despite significant, persistent, aircraft approval delays. Airbus is losing on widebodies. For the better part of a decade, the commercial aircraft sales narrative has been painfully predictable. Airbus...
Why Elon Musk Should Buy Ryanair
If Elon Musk were to seriously consider buying a major airline, Ryanair might not be the fantastical choice critics would expect. The Irish ultra-low-cost carrier isn’t just cheap on ticket prices; it’s one of the most profitable and operationally...
Frontier Stops Selling Flights After April 13, 2026
Frontier’s booking calendar stops at April 13, 2026. That’s unusual, and it lands right as the ULCC world gets very, very interesting. Frontier’s Schedule Stops On April 13, 2026, Just 85 Days Away If you are trying to book...
