It may be 2023, but beautiful women remain a commodity to sell other products, this time in the context of Taiwanese start-up carrier Starlux and its use of models to promote new Airbus A350 jets. Starlux Showcases Models Aboard...
Review: JAL 777-300ER First Class Los Angeles – Tokyo
Japan Airlines continues to offer a superior onboard product with superb food and delightful service. While my JAL 777-300ER first class journey from Los Angeles to Tokyo was not flawless, it was still one of the best flights of...
Review: Qantas International First Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
Interestingly, the Qantas International First Lounge Los Angeles (LAX) is one of the most divisive lounges in the USA. Some love it. Some call it extremely overrated. After my recent visit, I can understand both sides, though I give...
United Airlines Reports $843 Million Profit In Fourth Quarter
Buoyed by rising airfare and strong demand, United Airlines reported an $843 million profit for the fourth quarter of 2022 and returned to profit for the full year of 2022. United Airlines Reports Sizable 2022 Q4 Profit, Surpassing 2019...
United Airlines Updates Onboard Allergen Policy
United Airlines is updating its onboard allergen policy, offering specific guidance to flight attendants on how to handle passengers who claim to have a severe allergy. Onboard Allergen Policy Details How United Airlines Handles Passengers With Severe Allergies In a...
Spirit Airlines Captain Runs Out Of Cockpit After Woman Yells “I Hope Y’All Crash And Die!”
A woman thrown off a Spirit Airlines flight reacted to other passengers booing her by screaming, “I hope ya’ll crash and die!” at the front of the plane. Her quip prompted the Captain to storm out of the cockpit...
The “Guide Dog” Scam Infiltrates Turkish Airlines
A viral video flaunts a very cute dog named Maya flying in-cabin on a Turkish Airlines longhaul flight between the USA and Istanbul. It appears the guide dog scam has infiltrated Turkish Airlines… Take Your “Guide Dog” Onboard Turkish...
American Airlines 777 Nearly Collides With Delta Air Lines 737 – How Could This Happen?
Disaster was narrowly avoided when an American Airlines 777 crossed the wrong runway at New York (JFK) and nearly collided with a Delta Air Lines 737. With all the safeguards in place, it is a reminder that human error...
United Airlines Quietly Extends MileagePlus Premier Status…Again
United Airlines has quietly extended the MileagePlus Premier status of many account holders after giving no indication that it would in 2023 (and frankly every indication that it would not). It represents the persisting reality of air travel still...
A Lovely Breakfast In SWISS Business Class
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. I recently flew SWISS...
Ice Cream Sundaes Return To United Airlines, Including On Premium Transcon Flights
Ice cream sundaes are making a glorious return to United Airlines next month and will also be returning to domestic premium transcontinental flights. United Airlines Will Restore Ice Cream Sundaes, Even On Premium Domestic Flights After United posted a...
Air New Zealand Trolls Harry And Meghan
Yesterday I wrote about the tempest in a teapot concerning Prince Harry and flying Air New Zealand from Mexico to London. While his seemingly-odd statement made perfect sense when put into context, that has not stopped Air New Zealand...
Singer Who Tried To Scam Free Business Class Upgrade And Told British Airways Flight Attendant “I Want Your Chocolate Children” Is Found Guilty Of Racially-Aggravated Assault
A singer has been found guilty of racially-aggravated assault against a flight attendant that occurred on a British Airways flight last summer. English Singer Demands Free Upgrade To Business Class On British Airways, Then Tells Flight Attendant “I Want...
Review: Oneworld Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The oneworld lounge at Los Angeles (LAX) is really starting to wear out, yet resiliently remains one of my favorite business class lounges in the nation. Oneworld Lounge LAX Review I have had several chances to visit this lounge...
Prince Harry’s Odd Air New Zealand “First Class” Claim
Among the many bombshells in Prince Harry’s recently-released autobiography is an odd claim that Meghan Markle booked his father-in-law a first class ticket on Air New Zealand from Mexico to London, when Air New Zealand neither offers a first...
Delta Air Lines Enrages Employees By Limiting Sky Club Access
Employees and other pass riders at Delta Air Lines are enraged after a policy change effectively locks them out of Delta Sky Club lounges. Delta says the move is necessary to control crowding. Delta Air Lines Plans To Eliminate Sky...
Biden Orders Buttigieg To Investigate FAA System Outage, Hacking Not Ruled Out
President Biden has ordered Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to investigate the root cause of the FAA System Outage on Wednesday, which grounded all flights in the USA for the first time since the 9/11 attacks in 2001. While early...
Checking My Privilege At The Sheraton Door
After my Air France flight to Paris was canceled, I found myself in a foul mood. But stopping for a moment to reflect upon how privileged I was to be able to travel to Paris at all or even...
First Look: New United Club In Chicago O’Hare
A long-expected and much-needed new United Club opens today in the C Concourse of Terminal 1 at Chicago O’Hare (ORD). Here’s a first look at the new lounge. New United Club In Chicago O’Hare (ORD) In C Concourse –...
Family Flaunts Toddler In First Class
A young toddler in Singapore is making headlines for exclusively flying in the comfort of first class. His parents defend their travel decision on the grounds of comfort, service, and health. What does this viral story, if anything, teach...
