A passenger tried to fight her way onboard a Spirit Airlines flight in Atlanta after she was denied boarding for suspected intoxication. That’s not the way thing work… No, You Cannot Fight You Way Onboard An Aircraft After Being...
Compelling: Save Up To 50% On Luxury Cruises Worldwide
When an exceptionally attractive deal is presented to me, I will pass it on to you. In the case of luxury last-minute cruise deals for up to 50% off on Swan Hellenic, I cannot ignore the unbelievable discounts the...
United Airlines Clarifies Guam Fares, Sends Humanitarian Flight
After United Airlines was chided for high fares to Guam in the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar, the carrier is pushing back, noting its humanitarian efforts and emphasizing that it is offering a “special fare” despite high demand to the...
Will United Airlines Add First Class Seats To A320?
In February 2019, United Airlines announced a fleetwide initiative to add premium cabin seats. That included enlarging the first class cabin on the Airbus A320 from 12 seats to 16 seat. But the first retrofit is now flying and...
Delta Air Lines A330-300 Diverts After Violent Passenger Breaks Free Of Restraints
A Detroit-bound Delta Air Lines A330-300 diverted to a remote region of Canada after a violent passenger managed to break free of restraints, forcing a quintet of passenger to tackle him. Violent Passenger Forces Diversion Of Delta Air Lines...
Feisty Senior Citizen Puts Drunk Spirit Airlines Passenger In Her Place
Sometimes all flight attendants or law enforcement officers need to do is step back and let the other passengers handle the problematic one. In the case of a belligerent drunk woman on Spirit Airlines flight, it was a feisty...
Justified: British Airways Slapped With $1.1 Million Fine From US Government
British Airways has been hit with a $1.1 million fine from the US government over delayed refunds in the pandemic era and as far as I am concerned, the fine is fully justified. US Imposes $1.1 Million Fine On...
United Airlines MileagePlus Devaluation Spreads Worldwide
After raising award redemption rates to Europe using MileagePlus miles, United Airlines has now raised prices for redemptions to all regions around the world, in some cases raising prices without notice by over 57%. It’s the latest sunset on...
The Dismal State Of American Airlines Flagship First Class
I recently had the chance to experience “Flagship First Class” onboard the Airbus A321, perhaps for the last time, on American Airlines. The experience reminded me of why American Airlines plans to eliminate its first class service. There are...
Dear Delta Air Lines, There Are Better Ways To Promote Sustainability Than Reusable Toddler Cups…
Delta Air Lines is burnishing its “green” credentials by trialing reusable plastic cups in economy class. There are better ways to promote sustainability than using toddler cups. Delta Air Lines Toddler Cups: Good Effort, Bad Idea Each year, Delta...
Air Canada Café Now Open At Toronto City Airport
Air Canada and Aspire have teamed up to open a beautiful new lounge at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) that resembles its café concept at Toronto Pearson. Air Canada Café YTZ – Popular Lounge Concept Now Available At...
Earn Up To 10 United Miles Per Dollar By Donating To LGBTQ+ Charities
June is “Pride Month” and United and Chase are partnering to offer United co-branded cardmembers a chance to earn up to 10 United MileagePlus miles per dollar when donating to LGBTQ+ charities. Earn Up To 10 United MileagePlus Miles...
Polaris Lounge Nightcap At LAX
One of the nice things about flying United Airlines in longhaul business class is Polaris Lounge access on arrival, even at your final destination. I enjoyed a Polaris Lounge “nightcap” at LAX after a long day of travel. LAX...
Harvest Grain Bowl In United Airlines First Class
The “harvest grain bowl” on United Airlines is a solid choice if you’re looking for a light or vegetarian meal onboard in first class. Harvest Grain Bowl On United Airlines My last leg of the trip was from Denver...
International Flight Attendant Day – Thank You
It’s International Flight Attendant Day and I want to take a moment to thank the many flight attendants I have encountered over the last year for their kindness and professionalism. From labor contracts to onboard shenanigans, we discuss flight...
Cathay Pacific Flight Attendants Fired For Mocking Mainland Passenger
A trio of Cathay Pacific flight attendants were promptly fired after a recording went viral of them appearing to make fun of a Mandarin passenger for his poor English. Is the punishment proportionate to the crime? Cathay Pacific Flight...
Why Is Air New Zealand Weighing Passengers?
Step onto an Air New Zealand flight in Auckland over the next couple weeks and there is a good chance you will be asked to step onto a scale. What is behind this effort to better ascertain passenger weight?...
United Airlines Threatened With Congressional Intervention For High Guam Fares
Guam’s delegate to Congress has threatened “Congressional intervention” over the high fares between the US mainland and Guam on United Airlines, particularly in light of Typhoon Mawar. Guam Delegate Threatens “Congressional Intervention” Over High Fares On United Airlines James...
Passengers Fight After Morning Screwdrivers On My United Flight
I got a kick out of the couple sitting in front of me on my Los Angeles to Denver flight, who over the course of the flight seemed to go from lovebirds to enemies. Was it the screwdrivers they...
Shakshuka In United Airlines First Class
I tried out the “egg shakshuka” in United Airlines first class on my recent flight to Denver and found it to be quite acceptable. The blueberries were a different story. Shakshuka On United Airlines – Ye Or Ney? United...
