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...
Longest Qantas Flight Diverts To India, Then Diverts Again To Singapore…
Passengers onboard Qantas flight 10 from London to Perth, the Australian carrier’s longest commercial flight, already had a long journey ahead of them, but no one imagined that included extra stops in Bengaluru and then Singapore in a story...
Simply Perfect: Bircher Muesli On SWISS
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Sprüngli Bircher Muesli, A...
American Airlines Takes A Conservative Approach To European Growth In 2025
American Airlines has announced five new routes to Europe in 2025, the return of all 2024 routes, and a wider season for travel. The conservative growth marks the practical reality of an airline that is still struggling over both...
Sickening: Spirit Airlines Passengers Show Up Late For Flight, Pull “I’m In The Military” Card, Curse Out Gate Agent
After showing up late to board a Spirit Airlines flight in Los Angeles, a couple demanded that the boarding door be reopened to let them on, offering two bizarre reasons as to why including pulling the military card. Spirit...
Chicken Schwarama Wrap + Falafel In Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia is exploding with tourism and it is also a city full of expats. For that reason, you’ll have no trouble finding a wide range of cuisine from around the world, sometimes in eclectic combinations like the...
Review: Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor – Siem Reap
I began my time in Cambodia at the historic Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the original luxury hotel in Siem Reap. This is a very special hotel with much to love about it. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Review – Siem...
United Airlines Premier 1K Upgrades: A Reality Check
In my experience, the days of complimentary upgrades for Premier 1K members on United Airlines continue to wane, changing my loyalty valuation. Why United Airlines First Class Upgrades Are Harder For Premier 1K Members My friend Ben from One...
United Airlines Declares Victory In Campaign To Reduce Sick Leave Abuse By Flight Attendants
UPDATE: United Airlines has declared victory in its campaign to curtail the abuse of sick time among flight attendants and now rolled back its “absence certificate” requirement for those who call in sick on a weekend. Live And Let’s...
Review: Singapore Airlines 737-8 MAX Business Class
From Singapore to Siem Reap, Cambodia I flew on Singapore Airlines on a beautiful new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft in business class. For someone who mostly flies within the USA, it’s simply amazing what Singapore Airlines manages to pull...
Diversion: American Airlines First Class Passenger Attacks Flight Attendant When She Tells Him To Stop Vaping Onboard
An American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas diverted to Tulsa after a first class passenger purportedly became enraged when told to stop vaping onboard and responded by attacking the flight attendant. American Airlines A319 Diverts After First Class...
