A close call in Nashville between an Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines 737 jet avoided catastrophe but serves as another wake-up call. BAN Incident: Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Forced To Abort Takeoff At High Speed To Avoid Southwest...
Official: United Airlines Will Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi On All Aircraft
United Airlines will introduce complimentary high-speed wi-fi across its network of mainline and regional jets utilizing Starlink. United Airlines Will Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi On All Aircraft Starting in 2025 Thanks to industry insiders like JonNYC, this news was...
United Airlines Suspends Amman Service Through End Of Schedule
Facing continued conflict in the region and questions over safety and demand, United Airlines is suspending its capital-to-capital service between Washington Dulles and Amman, Jordan. United Airlines Suspends Amman Service In 2022, United Airlines launched nonstop service between Washington...
The 10 Best Frequent Flyer Programs…United Airlines Is #3?!
Point.me has released a report on the world’s best frequent flyer programs, with a surprise “bronze” finish for United Airlines MileagePlus. Let’s unpack this list and explore the value of each of the top programs. The 10 Best Frequent...
Miss Congeniality: Angry American Airlines Passenger Spits And Shoves Her Way Through Baggage Claim
An irate American Airlines passenger became even more enraged when her fellow passengers protested her foul language and rude behavior while waiting for her baggage in Ohio. American Airlines Passenger Reacts Violently To Being Told To Watch Her Mouth...
Alaska Airlines Pilot’s Chilling Recollection Of 737 MAX 9 Blowout Flight
For the first time, we’re hearing from one of the pilots onboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, the Boeing 737 MAX 9 door blowout flight. Her recollection of what occurred onboard is chilling. Alaska Airlines Pilot Recounts Her Experience On...
White Guy Challenges Black Guy To An Onboard Fight, It Ends Badly For Him…
When a white guy got mad at a black guy for filming him on what appears to be a Scoot flight, he made the critical mistake of escalating the situation, focusing on race, throwing the first punch, and ended...
United Airlines Introduces Signature Regional Entrees In First Class
Flying on United Airlines out of a hub city? Keep an eye out for “signature regional entrees” served in first class, which offer a local taste and a welcome variation to the usual United meal options. Signature Regional Entrees...
A Fascinating Recollection Of 09/11 From Onboard A United Airlines Flight
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. I consciously try not to single out this day on the blog, but after reading the stirring recollection of an airline passenger on that fateful 9-11 day, I...
Is Siem Reap, Cambodia A Tourist Trap?
Is the vibrant city of Siem Reap, the gateway to the ancient temples of Angor, a Cambodian version of a tourist trap or something more? The answer is yes… Is Siem Reap, Cambodia A Tourist Trap? – A Photo...
Escaping The Brutal Southern California Heat At Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach…
We’ve experienced a triple-digit heat wave for several days in Southern California, but thankfully we found a bit of relief at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach this weekend…30º of relief actually. Weekend Escape To Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort...
Delta Air Lines A350-900 Collides With CRJ-900 In Atlanta, Slicing Tail Off
A Delta Air Lines A350-900 bound for Tokyo “made contact” with the tail of a Delta Connection CRJ-900 in Atlanta, causing damage to both aircraft including slicing the tail off the smaller regional jet. Details: Delta Air Lines A350-900...
The New Coke Problem: Gary Kelly Ousted From Southwest Airlines Board
With the announcement that Executive Chairman Gary Kelly will step down, Southwest Airlines has caved into activist investor Elliott Investment Management. But Southwest Airlines must zealously guard against a “New Coke” disaster as it seeks a return to profitability....
Great Coffee In Siem Reap, Cambodia
My quest for great coffee continued in Siem Reap, Cambodia, though my hotels really came through and diminished my need to seek coffee outside. Best Coffee In Siem Reap, Cambodia One of my favorite parts of travel is finding...
Flying With The Pope On ITA Airways
The Bishop of Rome is in Timor Leste today as part of a multi-nation trip through East Asia and the Pacific. Thanks to our social media generation, we can see what it is like to fly with Pope Francis...
TSA Issues Urgent Warning Over…“Cat Eyes”
It appears that a so-called weapon commonly referred to as “cat eyes” is showing up in more carry-on bags, according to the TSA, to the extent that an urgent warning has been issued to leave them at home. TSA...
JetBlue Apologizes For Palestine Map Controversy, Fires Inflight Map Vendor
JetBlue has fired its inflight map vendor after controversy erupted over the mapmaker’s display of the “Palestinian Territories” (versus Israel) on the system JetBlue uses or its inflight seatback moving map. JetBlue Fires Map Vendor After Outrage Over “Palestinian...
A Day In The Life Of A US Air Force Flight Attendant
What is it like to be a flight attendant for the military? Let’s take a look at a well-done vlog of a US Air Force flight attendant and what a duty day looked like, with a focus on meal...
Great Mexican Food In Siem Reap, Cambodia
I try “Mexican” food around the world, often for sport, but rarely do I find excellent Mexican food or Tex Mex outside of North America. But I certainly found wonderful Mexican food in Siem Reap. Best Mexican Food In...
What Morbidly Obese “Passengers Of Size” And Loud Babies Have In Common On Airplanes
Why do we generally handle morbidly obese passengers with delicacy and compassion on airplanes? It is for the same reason we afford such treatment to babies who are crying uncontrollably: both are members of the human race and therefore...
