A Ford Motor Company executive took to social media to mock a wheelchair-bound passenger for accepting free wheelchair assistance after watching Fox News on her flight. Ford Executive Calls Out Passengers Who Watched Fox News Then Oreded Free Wheelchairs...
5 American AAdvantage Redemption Sweet Spots
American Airlines AAdvantage is now the most valuable loyalty program among the three major US network carriers. One reason is because of its both objectively and relatively attractive award redemption charts. Here, I’ll highlight my top five American AAdvantage...
Review: Royal Air Maroc ATR 72-600 Business Class
I flew down from Casablanca to Marakesh in Royal Air Maroc on an ATR 72-600 in business class and found the 124-mile flight was quite a (sweet) treat. Royal Air Maroc ATR 72-600 Business Class Review (CMN-RAK) After arriving...
Delta Passenger Sprays Lysol in Cabin, Leaves Everyone Coughing
An overzealous Delta Air Lines passenger whipped out a bottle of Lysol and began spraying her seat and the area around after boarding. The consequences were felt immediately by passengers around her. Delta Air Lines Passenger Causes Coughing Spells...
Review: Royal Air Maroc Domestic “Le Médina” Lounge Casablanca (CMN)
I was very thankful for access to the Royal Air Maroc “Le Médina” Lounge in the domestic terminal of Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN), even though the lounge was absolutely pitiful in many respects. Royal Air Maroc Domestic...
No-Brainer: Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K Bonus Offer
Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card If you’re new to the world of miles and points, let me introduce you to a credit card that is essential for your wallet. You may have heard about the...
5 United MileagePlus Redemption Sweet Spots
United MileagePlus is not the program it once was…over the last few years, we’ve seen an avalanche of devaluations on the redemption side, making it a far less valuable loyalty scheme with most “aspirational” flight awards exponentially rising in...
Great Coffee And Bad Culture In Casablanca Airport
A barista thought must have thought that I was pretty stupid when offering me a criminal exchange rate when I bought a cup of coffee at the domestic terminal of Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport. Barista Gives Me A...
American Airlines Fires Veteran Flight Attendant Who Fought Back After Passenger Attacked Him
A popular and well-liked flight attendant who had flown with American Airlines for 26 years has been terminated for his conduct arising out of a fight that occurred onboard a flight in which a passenger attacked him. American Airlines...
Air New Zealand Unveils Elegant, Woke New Uniforms
Air New Zealand has unveiled its new uniform collection with a bold and elegant assortment of clothing options for cabin crew, pilots, and ground staff. Air New Zealand Unveils “Anything But Uniform” New Uniforms Designed by Emilia Wickstead and...
Entitled Delta Platinum Pulls Rank On Passenger Who Chose “His” Seat (Why Do People Write Fake Stories On Reddit?)
I skim Reddit constantly in the American, Delta, and United forums for story ideas…sometimes there are some real gems but so often the stories appear to be tall tales written by Chat GPT. What is it about that platform...
Review: Royal Air Maroc 787-9 Business Class
My 787-9 Royal Air Maroc business class flight from New York to Casablanca was not a total disaster but represented one missed opportunity after another. The Moroccan carrier has great potential, but a lot of work to do if...
Plucky The Parrot Grounded: Frontier Airlines Refused Return Flight For Emotional Support Bird
Her first airplane trip in six years did not go as planned after Maria Fraterrigo was told by Frontier Airlines that she could return to New York City, but not her emotional support parrot, despite having no issues on...
Delta Air Lines CEO: We Will Not Pay Tariffs On New Airbus Deliveries
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian has labeled President Donald Trump’s tariff policy “the wrong approach” and vowed that Delta would suspend pending Airbus aircraft deliveries before paying any tariffs on new planes. Airbus Orders In Jeopardy After Delta...
Tragic Helicopter Crash in Hudson River Claims Six Lives, Including Family from Spain
In a tragic incident this afternoon, a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City, resulting in the deaths of all six individuals onboard. The aircraft, a Bell 206 operated by New York Helicopter Tours, was carrying...
American Airlines Jets Clip Wings At DCA With Members Of Congress Onboard
In a concerning incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) today, two American Airlines regional jets collided on the taxiway, one with six members of Congress onboard, marking yet another mishap at this busy airfield. Another DCA Incident:...
Sky Club Or BBQ Joint? Delta Lounge Member Packs Bag With Ribs And Chicken
In open rebellion against the terms and conditions of Delta SkyClub access, one hungry (or perhaps greedy is the better word…) passenger loaded his bag with plates of ribs, chicken, sides, and chocolate chip cookies. A banana or apple...
Medical Emergency On United Flight: My Wife, An ICU Nurse, Answered The Call
While I am not at all surprised, I am so proud of my wife Heidi after she stepped up to the call of duty when a medical emergency occurred onboard her United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Chicago...
The Very Crowded Lufthasna Business Lounge In New York (JFK)
I feel like calling this report about the Lufthansa Business Lounge in New York JFK a “review” is a bit of a stretch, so let’s let’s just leave it as a report. Lufthansa Business Lounge New York (JFK) –...
Review: Primeclass Lounge New York (JFK – T1)
The Primeclass Lounge in New York JFK Terminal 1 is far nicer than the Primeclass Lounge in Terminal 4 and offers a clean and quiet space with a respectable food selection and friendly service. Primeclass Lounge JFK Terminal 1...
