My wife and I had a very pleasant transpacific journey to Papeete, Tahiti on United Airlines in a 787-8 in business class to begin our special anniversary trip. The service onboard was spectacular, more than making up for the...
American Airlines A319 Abruptly Aborts Takeoff After Private Plane Lands Unexpectedly In Front Of It At Washington National Airport
There was another close call at Washington National Airport (DCA) on Wednesday after an American Airlines A319 was ordered to abort takeoff in order to avoid crashing into a landing private aircraft. Another Near-Miss At DCA: American Airlines A319...
Lawsuit Claims Eight Unrelated Black Men Were Thrown Off American Airlines Flight After White Flight Attendant Complained About Body Odor
A lawsuit has been brought against American Airlines by a trio of black men, claiming racial discrimination and guilt by association after eight black passengers, none traveling together, were removed from a flight in Phoenix after a white flight...
IndiGo Now Shows Female Passengers On Seat Map
Indian budget carrier IndiGo will now indicate where female passengers are seated during check-in in an effort to help other female passengers avoid sitting by unwanted men. IndiGo Now Lets Female Passengers See Where Other Passengers Are Seated On...
Why I’m Not Rejoicing Over The Departure Of Vasu Raja At American Airlines
Vasu Raja, the Chief Commercial Officer at American Airlines, is out. But I’m not ready to celebrate his departure just yet… Vasu Raja Out At American Airlines, But Will His Replacement Be Even Worse When It Comes To AAdvantage?...
The Amazing Rowena, A Stellar SkyWest Flight Attendant
I’m quick to judge when onboard service is poor, so it is only fair that I recognize a flight attendant who goes above and beyond the call of duty, even on a very short flight up the California coast....
Yikes: Passenger Strips Naked, Runs Up Aisle, Knocks Over Flight Attendant…
It was no ordinary flight from Perth to Melbourne after a passenger onboard stripped naked, ran up the aisle, and knocked over a flight attendant before being pulled down by his seatmates. Naked Passenger Runs Up Aisle Toward Cockpit,...
Review: United Express Embraer E-175 First Class
In terms of comfort, first class on a United Express Embraer E-175 is actually more comfortable than many mainline flights and a great way to travel either solo or with a companion. United Express Embraer E-175 First Class Review...
Bette Nash, World’s Longest Serving Flight Attendant, Dead At 88
Bette Nash, world’s longest-serving flight attendant has died at age 88 after a battle with breast cancer. Her flying career spanned 67 years, setting a world record and inspiring thousands who followed in her footsteps. Bette Nash Set Record...
Aeromexico Suspends Service To Quito, An Extension Of Mexico’s Diplomatic Row With Ecuador
Aeromexico will suspend service to Quito this summer and autumn, in another sign of the growing diplomatic row between Mexico and Ecuador over Ecuador’s former Vice President Jorge Glas. Aeromexico Suspends Service To Quito, Ecuador (July – December 2024)...
Introduction: A Priceless Anniversary Trip To French Polynesia
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my priceless anniversary trip to French Polynesia with my precious wife Heidi. It was a trip that was easily one of my best ever and also quite a splurge…but with...
Mike Tyson Suffers Medical Scare In First Class On American Airlines Flight To Los Angeles
Boxer Mike Tyson suffered a medical scare on an American Airlines flight from Miami to Los Angeles last night, with flight attendants asking if a doctor was present onboard. Doctors Requested For Mike Tyson Onboard American Airlines Flight To...
United Airlines CEO Calls United States “The Greatest Country In The History Of Earth”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has posted a 2024 Memorial Day message in which he calls the United States “the greatest country in the history of Earth” and lauds those who “put their lives on the line to keep...
Man Stuffs Giant Ziploc Bag Full Of Cereal In Miami American Airlines Admirals Club…
Miserliness was on full display at the American Airlines Admirals Club in Miami when a man pulled out a large ziploc bag and filled it with cereal to take out of the lounge. Man Brings Giant Ziploc Bag Into...
Hyatt Hotel Still Adding Bogus “Credit Card Recovery Fee” (Even To Guests Paying With Hyatt Visa)
A popular Haytt hotel in New Orleans is still levying a bogus “credit card recovery fee” to guests who pay by credit card, even to those who use the Word of Hyatt visa card. The Eliza Jane, A Hyatt...
How Southwest Airlines Can Crack Down On Wheelchair Abuse Once And For All
Wheelchair abuse is a real problem for US carriers, particularly Southwest Airlines, but I have a solution that could help alleviate the problem by disincentivizing those who game the system to board early. A Simple Solution: Southwest Airlines Can...
Why Hotels In New York City Are So Expensive Right Now
The average nightly rate at a New York City hotel just hit a record high with no relief in sight. The reason? 20% of hotels have become shelters for migrants and the homeless. Hotels In New York City Have...
Bark Air Takes Flight On Sold-Out Inaugural Journey
On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Bark Air–the new airline for dogs–launched service on a sold-out flight from New York to Los Angeles on a Gulfstream G5 jet. Will this new carrier be a winner? Bark Air Launches New York...
PS Air Bar: Airline-Themed Speakeasy In Palm Springs
I was in Palm Springs last week and a friend took me to an airline-themed “speakeasy” aptly called PS Air Bar. It’s a lot of fun and worth a stop if you are in town. PS Air Bar –...
Sorry Karen, An Open Middle Seat Is Not YOUR Personal Space!
It’s always nice to have an open middle seat on an airplane, but that does not mean you can claim it for yourself when you have a seatmate two seats away. Airplane Etiquette: Open Middle Seat Is Shared Space...
