My 7-year-old son Augustine offers his views on our United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class flight from Denver to London below. I fly business class for the ice cream sundaes and the TV. A 7-Year-Old Reviews United Airlines Polaris...
Cool: German Carrier Offers Espresso Specialties Onboard With Innovative Coffee Cart

Budget carrier Eurowings, a member of the Luthansa Group, has an innovative new appraoch to onboard coffee: an industrial-grade espresso machine. Will Eurowings suddenly have the best onbaord coffee in Europe? New Automated Coffee Cart Offers Espresso Drinks On...
Trump Administration Wants To Ban Citizens Of BHUTAN From Entering United States?!

The Trump Administration is considering an outright ban of citizens from 11 countries entering the United States and among the many usual suspects is a very odd outlier…Bhutan?! Trump Administration Considers Bhutan Travel Ban Last year I wrote about...
“I’m Done With This Bullsh*t!” United Airlines Passenger Knocks Out Gate Agent In Washington Dulles

Shocking video shows a United Airlines passenger knocking out a gate agent after becoming agitated at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). United Airlines Passenger Knocks Out IAD Gate Agent All we have is four seconds of video, but it...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class (DEN-LHR)

My family of four flew on a United Airlines 787-9 in Polaris business class from Denver to London, an enjoyable flight marked by excellent service and good rest. For better or for worse (and I’d say mostly for better),...
My Visit To United’s Denver Ramp Tower

During our DEN layover, my son Augustine and I had the chance to visit United’s Denver Ramp Tower, giving us a look at one of United’s command centers at its Rocky Mountain hub. Visiting The United Airlines Denver Ramp...
United Airlines CEO Explains Why Southwest Airlines Lost its Mojo

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby believes that recent changes at Southwest Airlines may be a necessary growing pain for the carrier, but will end up pulling more business from Southwest as it loses another structural advantage it enjoyed over...
We All Need A Laugh…How About Some Travel Humor?

It has been a tough week filled with one bad news story after another. With so many serious issues to contend with, I hope this posts serves as welcome diversion, even if only for a few minutes. Whenever I...
Is A United Airlines-JetBlue Merger Really Dead?

I want to state at the outset that I have no insider information beyond the words of Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, but those words are quite telling. Is he teasing us or hinting at something more?...
Nasty: Air India 10-Hour Flight To Nowhere After Illiterate Passengers Clog Eight Lavatory Toilets

Pictures have emerged showing what forced an Air India flight to Delhi to return to Chicago after five hours in the air; a 10-hour flight to nowhere. The only thing more nasty than the pictures are the vile passengers...
New Korean Air Livery: Why Fix What Wasn’t Broken?

Korean Air has officially revealed its new livery. Once again, I’m asking myself why airlines cannot leave well-enough alone? Korean Air Unveils New Livery On March 11, 2025, Korean Air formally unveiled its new livery at a ceremony in...
Delta Air Lines Bans Passenger After Their “Service Dog” Attacks Blind Man And His Real Service Dog

Delta Air Lines has purportedly banned a passenger after their (fake) service dog attacked a blind passenger and his (real) service dog. Report: Passenger Banned After Fake Service Dogs Attack Blind Man And His Real Service Dogs After Delta...
United Airlines Will Retire 21 Aircraft, Blaming Plunging Demand

Blaming plunging demand from the US federal government and between Canada and the USA, United Airlines will accelerate the retirement of 21 aircraft, a move CEO Scott Kirby claims is evidence of how nimble United has become. United Airlines...
How I Keep My Kids Quiet On Flights Without Seatback Screens

No seatback screen for kids? No problem. My best advice for keeping children occupied on a flight without screens is to keep them busy eating and drinking. Small snacks made a big difference on our two-hour flight on a...
United Airlines CEO Thinks Customers Are “Sticky”

Among the many interesting remarks made by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby yesterday, I found his reference to customers as “sticky” both interesting and quite compelling. United Airlines CEO: Customers Are “Sticky” Kirby appeared with other airline CEOs at...
Teen In Fake Uniform Tackled After Trying To Board Flight With Shotgun

Quick thinking by the passengers and flight crew on a Jetstar flight outside of Melbourne, Australia may have saved the day after a young man boarded the aircraft with a shotgun and knife. Teenager Tackled After Boarding Jetstar Flight...
Southwest Airlines Devalues Points, Travel Credits, Cheap Fares

It wasn’t just the elimination of free checked baggage that was announced today at Southwest Airlines. In the weeks ahead, we will also see points worth less, the return of expiration on travel credits, and the formal introduction of...
Suicide: Southwest Airlines Eliminates Free Checked Baggage

As Elliott Investment Management continues to turn Southwest Airlines upside down, the carrier’s most fundamental differentiator will soon be eliminated: Southwest will no longer offer free checked baggage. Southwest Airlines Will Charge For Checked Bags Starting May 28, 2025...
American Airlines Rolls Out “Spring Flavor Awakening” In Admirals Club Lounges

American Airlines is rolling out new seasonal menus in its network of Admirals Club airport lounges, another sign that it is taking seriously its commitment to invest in its premium product. New Spring Menus In American Airlines Admirals Club...
Delta Air Lines Cuts Profit Forecast By 50-70%, Blames Eroding Consumer Confidence + Economic Uncertainty

Shares prices of Delta Air Lines are tanking after the Atlanta-based carrier sharply revised its profit forecast downward, blaming eroding consumer confidence and growing economic uncertainty over the US economy. Delta Air Lines Cuts Profit Forecast Citing Diminished Domestic...