Greenland is having its moment. As Greenland prepares for the opening of its new airport in Nuuk, carriers are adding service. Today, SAS announced it too would begin flying to Nuuk in 2025, adding direct competition to Greenland’s lifeline...
American Airlines Fined $50 Million For Mistreatment Of Passengers With Disabilities
The US Department of Transportation announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines this morning, alleging mistreatment of passengers with disabilities that, in some cases, caused physical injury. American Airlines is calling it a mutually-agreed settlement. DOT Fines American...
TAROM Plans To Retire Its Final Airbus A318 Jet
Romanian flag carrier TAROM will retire its final Airbus A318 in operation, leaving Air France as the final operator of the “baby bus.” TAROM Will Retire Final Airbus A318 In Late 2024 For years, TAROM has operated four Airbus...
Delta Air Lines Employee Charged With Theft After Stolen Airline Property Appears On eBay
A Delta Air Lines employee was a bit too sloppy after listing items he stole from his employer–valued at over $106,000–on eBay. When arrested, he not only inadvertently confessed to the crime, but had left mounds of incriminating evidence...
Air India “Karen” Rages At Economy Class Passenger Who Used Business Class Overhead Bin
An Air India passenger – let’s call her Karen – seated in business class raged when an economy class passenger placed his carry-on bag in a business class overhead bin, demanding that it be removed. Why can’t Karens just...
Alaska Airlines Testing Reusable Cups In Economy Class
In a move that may be a blend of cost-cutting and environmental stewardship, Alaska Airlines is trialing the use of reusable plastic cups in economy class. Alaska Airlines Considering Reusable Plastic Cups In Economy Class In New Trial To...
Review: Six Senses Thimphu, Bhutan
Do you remember that time you flew in a premium cabin for the first time and knew it would never be the same flying in economy class again? That was my experience after staying at the Six Senses in...
Norse Atlantic Airways Adds Los Angeles – Rome Service (Cheap Introductory Fares)
Transatlantic budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways plans new service in 2025 between Los Angeles and Rome with cheap introductory fares now on sale. Norse Atlantic Adds Los Angeles – Rome Service, Trims Other Routes Norse Atlantic Airways is the...
Should I Buy Airline Stocks?
I’ve deliberately avoided buying airline stocks for years, but I wonder if I am just leaving money on the table… Is It Time To Jump Back Into Airline Stocks? Richard Branson once said, “If you want to be a...
Entitled United Airlines 1K Member Has “Meltdown” When Economy Class Passenger Tries To Use First Class Lavatory
There’s a lot of entitlement in this world, but there is a unique entitlement exercised by some frequent flyers who are loyal to one airline. A United Airlines 1K member had an “absolute meltdown” when he noticed an economy...
Review: Le Méridien Thimphu
The Le Méridien Thimphu proved to be a comfortable and centrally-located base for my time in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Le Méridien Thimphu Review I spent my first two nights in Bhutan here. Booking Let me say firstly...
Crazy: Delta Air Lines Forces Marine Corps Veteran To Remove “End Veteran Suicide” Shirt
A Marine Corps veteran claims a Delta Air Lines employee forced her to remove her “end veteran suicide” shirt or face ejection from a flight. If true, Delta owes this woman a public apology and the employee should face...
European Union Delays Digital Entry System, A Reprieve For Passport Stamps
If you were lamenting the end of passport stamps in the European Union Schengen Area, as I was, we have been granted a reprieve thanks to issues with “border computer systems” in at least three nations. Passport Stamps Will...
United Airlines Throws Shade At Delta Air Lines: “Healthy Businesses Don’t Make Excuses”
United Airlines has a word for Delta Air Lines: “Healthy businesses don’t make excuses.” In a not-so-subtle jab, United argues that it takes a “no excuses” approach to issues that impact operations, even beyond its control. United Jabs Delta:...
Entitled American Airlines Executive Platinum Shows Up Late To Board In Miami, Acts Surprised When Denied Boarding
When you show up late to board your flight, you cannot expect a seat on it. An American Airlines Executive Platinum member plus a companion and child lost their seats after showing up late to board a flight in...
American Airlines Awarded $9.4 Million By Jury In Skiplagged Lawsuit
American Airlines won its lawsuit against Skiplagged for copyright infringement and was awarded $9.4 million by a Fort Worth jury, but lost its trademark claim. What does this mean for the future of Skiplagged? American Airlines Wins Copyright Lawsuit...
Photo Essay: Thimphu, The Fascinating Capital Of Bhutan
I found Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, among the most unique cities I have ever visited, a fascinating mix of architecture and culture that made for a wonderful visit. Thimphu, Bhutan: A Photo Essay With Commentary The population of...
United Airlines CEO Discusses The “Profitable” Future Of MileagePlus
Top leaders at United Airlines have foreshadowed a future of MileagePlus marked by accelerating profit. What does the future of MileagePlus look like for travelers? United Airlines CEO, COO On The Future Of MileagePlus At yesterday’s Q3 earning call...
The Airline With The Most Social Media Followers
Does social media matter for an airline? Yes, it most certainly does. And one carrier, surprising to me, leads the way in terms of social media followers. The Airline With The Most Social Media Followers – Qatar Airways I...
American Copies United, Will Start Enforcing Boarding Priority…Will It Work?
American Airlines says it will start enforcing boarding priority using a system United Airlines has used for many years. While it may not work flawlessly, it should reduce the number of folks trying to board early and empower gate...
