Here’s an indication of just how pent up travel demand is: a Qantas flight to nowhere just set a record as the fastest selling Qantas flight in history. Qantas Flight To Nowhere Sells Out In 10 Minutes Flat… Dubbed...
United Airlines Loses A Rock Star In Sydney
The famous Annie Walton, United Airlines’ rock star in Sydney, is the latest COVID-19 job casualty. While Annie herself is just fine, her position has been eliminated due to the pandemic. That’s reason for all of us to mourn....
The Civility Of SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is prohibiting loud gate announcements as part of its new “Quiet Airport” program. Finally a prohibition I can sign onto… SFO Quiet Airport Program SFO is already one of my favorite airports in the...
Review: British Airways Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
This is a review of the British Airways Lounge in Washington Dulles as it appears during Priority Pass hours. British Airways Washington Dulles Lounge Review This visit occurred in March 2020. Please note service and hours may be altered...
Pan Am Returning To The Skies…Using 747s?
Pan Am is preparing its sixth reincarnation, this time introducing “luxury” passenger service onboard the Boeing 747. Pan Am Returns…With 747 Service? Enter, Gene “D.G.” Tatum, the President of the latest incarnation. He’s hoping to be based in Ecuador…or...
Southwest Airlines Extends Middle Seat Blocking
Southwest Airlines has extended its middle seat blocking policy at least through the end of the Thanksgiving holiday season. Southwest Airlines Extends Seat Blocking Policy Set to expire on October 31, 2020, Southwest Airlines has extended its policy of...
Oktoberfest Isn’t Cancelled On Lufthansa
There may be no Oktoberfest this year in Munich, but Lufthansa will still host Oktoberfest on one very special flight. Lufthansa Oktoberfest Flight 2020 Blaming the pandemic, Munich cancelled Oktoberfest this year, a festival that draws millions to the...
Review: Air France – KLM Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
The Air France – KLM lounge at Washington Dulles is my favorite Air France lounge in the USA and with a swanky second level, now even nicer than before. Air France – KLM Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) Review The...
Dear Flight Attendants, Thank You.
This post will not be snarky. There is no subliminal messaging. I simply want to take a moment to offer a sincere thank you to flight attendants for their hard work and sacrifice during this difficult time. Thank You...
Alaska Airlines Suspends Flights To Portland, Other West Coast Cities, Due To Wildfire Smoke
With much of the West Coast facing horrific smoke and smog from wildfires, Alaska Airlines is temporarily suspending flights to Portland and other cities. Alaska Airlines: No Flights To Portland + Six Other Airports Due To Wildfires After cancelling...
Epic: Spirit Airlines Passenger Claims “I Am A Queen From California” During Mask-Free, Racial Diatribe
When questioned over her unauthorized use of the lavatory on Spirit Airlines, a passenger asserted her majesty over flight attendants and passengers, declaring she was queen. The Queen Of Spirit Airlines The plane had landed in Sacramento and the...
Introduction: An African Adventure As The World Shut Down
As the world began shutting down in March, I found myself in Accra, Ghana. While I considered aborting the remainder of my trip and heading directly home, I opted to remain for a couple extra days and enjoyed an...
