Matthew wrote this week a glowing review of the gorgeous new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal, and visitors may be impressed; locals see massive issues. The New Terminal When Pittsburgh International Airport opened in 1992, it’s X-terminal design meant that...
Boeing Asked FAA To Be Stricter On 767 Wings, FAA Declined
Boeing told the FAA its 767 wing inspections start too late. The FAA said no, blamed the wrong company, and assumed the repairs were done right.
Orlando’s Biggest Bonvoy Hotels Changed Hands
Ryman is paying $1.38 billion for two Orlando hotels that netted $10.4 million. Someone has to make up the difference, and it will not be Ryman.
Luxury Travel Is Pulling Away From The Rest Of Travel
Virtuoso put its 2026 numbers on a Las Vegas stage last week. The top of the travel market is booming, and it is leaving the rest of the industry behind.
The Cult Of LUV (Southwest Airlines)
The nation’s largest domestic carrier has a completely new identity, mission, and process, but some customers are in a LUV cult and can’t see a way out. New Identity, Same Blue Planes Over the last few years, Elliott Management,...
Andaz Miami Beach Review: Two Bedroom Suite
A detailed Andaz Miami Beach review of the two bedroom suite, Aguasal dining, and whether Category 6 still pays after Hyatt's May chart change.
Editorial: US Airports Are Far Superior To European
US Airports suffer a poor reputation but comparatively to their European counterparts, they are a shining beacon to the world. Matthew Klint, the principal writer of this site, and I were having a debate via text message about the...
United, Virgin Atlantic Prove Starlink Wi-Fi Is Winning
United and Virgin have the numbers to prove Starlink works. They do not yet have the fleets, and you still cannot buy a seat on an equipped airplane.
Boeing’s Win Lasted Exactly Two Days
The FAA certified the 737 MAX 7 on Monday. By Wednesday it ordered crack inspections on 1,429 MAX jets, and the cause traces to the factory.
Bamboo Airways Died In A Booming Vietnam
Vietnam has never flown more, yet its most ambitious airline just parked its last jets. Demand was never Bamboo's problem, and that is the warning.
Sonder Hotels Are Back, As A Boutique Stay Finder
Marriott killed Sonder last November. The brand just came back from bankruptcy court, and it does not own a single room this time.
AMEX Platinum Hotel Status Grows, Just Not In The US
Amex just handed Platinum members Accor Gold status in 12 countries. Every single one of them is somewhere you do not live.
American Airlines Is Growing Itself Into A Hole
American kept $71 million on nearly $17 billion, so it is ordering more widebodies it will borrow for. The people who built the debt want your trust to fix it.
America’s $250 Visa Fee Could Boomerang
The US now tacks $250 onto most visitor visas. The bigger risk for Americans is what happens when other countries decide to return the favor.
Even Your Transferable Points Buy Less Now
Chase trimmed Hyatt, Citi cut two hotel partners, and Amex slashed Flying Blue abroad. The points sold as inflation proof are being devalued.
Spirit Is Dead, But Someone Just Bid Free Spirit Miles
Spirit's Free Spirit program hit the auction block. Nobody will say if your points survive, but the bidders know something you don't.
Poland Is Building Europe’s Next Megahub. Nobody Noticed.
While Heathrow argues about a runway, Poland is pouring concrete for a megahub between Warsaw and Lodz. The next great European hub is not where you think.
Of Course Marriott Stopped Emailing You About Claims
Marriott's Best Rate Guarantee now works in silence. File a claim, hear nothing, and watch the deadline pass. That is not an accident.
Chicago’s O’Hare Bet Could Get More Expensive
Chicago says its $8.8 billion O'Hare bet is on track. The bill for who actually pays it is just arriving.
Qatar’s New Caracas Route Is A Sanctions Signal
A Gulf carrier just opened a door to Caracas that Washington spent years trying to keep shut.
