Welcome to my next trip report, which will cover my summer holiday to Germany with flights on United Airlines, British Airways, and Air France. A German Summer Holiday On Air France, British Airways, United Airlines As I promised, I’m...
United Airlines CEO Lays Out Three-Step Plan To Modernize FAA, Heaps Praise On Trump Administration
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has penned a three-step plan to “finally fix” the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and in so doing, heaped lavish praise on the Trump Administration and Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. United Airlines...
Chilling: British Tourist Detained In USA Over “Visa Violation”
In an era of tightened borders and a new emphasis on enforcement in the Trump Administration, foreign visitors to the USA must be very careful not to run afoul of the visa they are traveling on. One 28-year-old British...
Happy Birthday, Mom!
My dear mother has a round birthday today and I am so thankful for her love and support over the years. Happy Birthday To A Mother Like No Other! Since I take Sundays off, I don’t usually have the...
Sean Duffy And Elon Musk Fight Over Firing Air Traffic Controllers In Explosive Trump Cabinet Meeting
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Elon Musk, a senior advisor to the President, openly argued in a recent cabinet meeting, seemingly at odds over air traffic control staffing in a quibble that was exacerbated by President Trump’s suggestion about...
What Compensation Should I Request From American Airlines?
Since American Airlines is still my secondary airline and I’ve never once asked for compensation, I’d love your help in determining how best to constructively approach AA and what kind of compensation to ask for after issues on my...
United Airlines Will Introduce New Dishware In Premium Cabins
United Airlines will launch new dishware in its premium cabins starting in May, first on longhaul flights and later on domestic flights. This story has been updated with new photos and a more specific timeline. United Airlines Will Update...
Spirit Airlines Reports Bleak 2024 Financial Results
As Spirit Airlines emerges from bankruptcy protection, it reported its 2024 financial results this week and the numbers are bleak, suggesting a near-insurmountable hole the budget carrier must quickly climb out of. Can the carrier find a way forward?...
Another Dubious Flagship Business Class Flight On American Airlines…
For the fourth flight in a row, my transcontinental journey in American Airlines “Flagship Business Class” on the Airbus A321T was disappointing, leaving me wondering why AA is willing to tolerate such mediocrity. American Airlines Flagship Business Class Round...
Lovely: “Service Dog” Stands On Furniture Eating Lounge Food In American Airlines Admirals Club
A mangnamamous “service dog” was so exhausted from his laborious role as caretaker and guardian that he had to rest on a couch and eat food or drink intended for human beings in an American Airlines Admirals Club. Someone give...
United Airlines Expands Redemption Options For PlusPoints
While it has not provided valuation rates, United Airlines has let frequent flyers know of several specific additional uses for their PlusPoints later this year. United Airlines Hints At Expanded Uses For PlusPoints In a March 5, 2025 update,...
United Airlines Devalues Million Miler Companion Benefit
Starting in 2027, United Airlines will devalue the companion benefit for its Million Miler flyers. Rather than inherit your status, your desingated compainion will receive status comensaute with the Million Mile threshold. Devluation: United Airlines Makes Million Miler Companion...
Solid: Finnair A330 Transatlantic Business Class (HEL-JFK)
After missing my connection from Helsinki (HEL) to Los Angeles (LAX), I was rebooked home via New York (JFK). That gave me a chance to experience Finnair’s transatlantic A330 product instead of the A350. Finnair A330 Business Class HEL-JFK...
United Airlines Shares Where People Are Flocking To For Spring Break
United Airlines is expecting its busiest spring break ever, with more than 24 million passengers expected to fly on the carrier between March 10 and April 27, 2025. Spring Break Bonanza For United Airlines, With Record Traffic Expected in...
Nice: SWISS Upgrades Longhaul Economy Class Experience
SWISS is updating its soft product in longhaul premium economy and economy class, a genuine upgrade that will make for a better onboard experience, especially in the rear of the aircraft. SWISS Upgrades Economy Class + Premium Economy Soft...
Southwest Airlines Introduces Basic Economy Fares…By Another Name
Without notice, Southwest Airlines massively devalued earnings on its most reasonable Wanna Get Away fares, effectively introducing basic economy fares by another name. Southwest Airlines Guts Earnings On Wanna Get Away Fares The value proposition of Rapid Rewards, the...
Why Does Marriott Allow Its Hotels To Engage In Fraud (By Denying Breakfast Benefits)?
As far as I can see, Marriott properties that deny breakfast benefits are engaging in fraud…the short of bait-and-switch that should be intolerable to the Marriott brand. Dear Marriott, Denying Breakfast Benefits Is Engaging In Fraud The premise of...
My Dilemma In Helsinki
Yesterday I shared how my late-arriving Finnair flight from Amsterdam doomed my connecting flight to Los Angeles, handing me a dilemma in Helsinki. I decided to take a pragmatic approach to rebooking. Flight Rebooking Dilemma in Helsinki: Get Home...
Crazy Florida Couple Arrested For Trying To Force Their Way Onto American Airlines Flight
A Florida couple was arrested for trying to force their way onboard an American Airlines flight after showing up late to board and then using hot coffee as a weapon to repel gate agents from stopping them. No, the...
Ugh…I Misconnected In Helsinki
As I hinted in my earlier Finnair A350 post, our late start from Amsterdam doomed my connection to Los Angeles, though it did not have to end this way… Missed Connection In Helsinki On Finnair The pilots blamed the...
