The Air Algérie Lounge in Algiers (ALG) was one of the oddest lounges I have ever visited, not so much because of the lounge itself but because of how eerily quiet it was. Air Algérie Lounge Algiers (ALG) Review...
As JetBlue Adds Paris Flights, Here’s What Is Still Missing
JetBlue promised to reshape the transatlantic landscape through competitive fares and to some extent it has done so, but with the carrier now announcing new service to Paris it really has a chance to disrupt the market…but that will...
Man Finds Himself Stuck In Middle Seat Between Mom, Dad, And Baby….
I don’t fault anyone for pre-reserving an aisle and window seat in hopes that the middle seat will stay empty, but I do wonder whether it is appropriate to keep that arrangement when a stranger is later assigned to...
Union Reminds Flight Attendants That They Must Check Out Of Layover Hotels, Settle Incidental Charges
A short memo caught my eye to United Airlines flight attendants from its union. Apparently, some flight attendants are not checking out of layover hotels and some may even be running up charges for incidental purchases and not settling...
Review: Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport
I used the Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport as my base during my time in Algeria. While not perfect, this full-service hotel was lovely, with generous accommodations, great benefits for Globalist members, and a superb gym and pool. Hyatt Regency...
Flavor Flav Unloads On Spirit Airlines Gate Agents In Las Vegas
Rapper Flavor Flav unloaded on a gate agent in Las Vegas after narrowly missing his Spirit Airlines flight. Did he have a point? Flavor Flav Captured On Video Cursing Out A Spirit Airlines Gate Agent In Las Vegas William...
A Remarkable 24 Hours In Algiers, Algeria
While you certainly need more than 24 hours to adequately explore a country or even a city, you can accomplish a lot in 24 hours. In this post, I will recount what I saw over a 24-hour period in...
United Airlines Will Pay $305,000 To Buddhist Pilot In Religious Discrimination Settlement
United Airlines will pay $305,000 and reinstate a pilot who identifies as Buddhist after refusing to let him attend an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous as he battled alcohol addiction. Buddhist Pilot Will Receive $305,000 From United Airlines In Religious...
Lufthansa Unveils “Diversity Wins” Airbus A330-300
As Lufthansa transports German athletes and fans from around the world to the World Cup in Doha, it has unveiled a special “Diversity Wins” Airbus A330-300 livery to commemorate the historic event and offer a far-from-subtle dig at host...
Great Coffee In Algiers, Algeria
Algeria has a great coffee culture and I found two great coffee shops in Algiers. Best Coffee In Algiers, Algeria Using Google to search for “third-wave coffee,” I found a great coffee shop called Narcoffee Roasters in the Hydra...
Selfish Jerk Refuses To Switch Seats With Boy In Airplane Ticketing Snafu That Left Him In Tears
We’ve debated the ethics of seat swapping and the protocol for making requests, but an airplane seating story out of England that left a six-year-old boy crying really makes me shake my head. Jerk Refuses To Switch Seats With...
Tragedy: Six Pilots Killed In Dallas Air Show, Including Captains Who Flew For American Airlines And United Airlines
A B-17 Flying Fortress collided with a P-63 Cobra at the Wings Over Dallas Airshow Saturday afternoon, killing six experienced pilots, including a trio of former captains at American Airlines and United Airlines. Six Dead After Dallas Air Show Crash,...
United Airlines Horror Flight: Woman Holding Baby Tells Flight Attendant, “I Will Kill You!”
As if a redeye flight was not bad enough already, a disturbed mother onboard cursed out, threatened to kill, and then assaulted a flight attendant on a United Airlines flight to Chicago…all while holding her baby in one arm....
Impossible Meatball Bowl In United Airlines First 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. As United Airlines continues...
American Airlines Wants To Crack Down On Self-Upgraders
In a change to longstanding policy, American Airlines is asking flight attendants to crack down on passengers who seek to move to extra legroom seats within economy class. American Airlines Tells Flight Attendants To Stop Passengers From Moving to...
Turkish Airlines Strands 21-Year-Old Woman In Malaysia After She Mentions Peanut Allergy
Another day, another negative encounter on Turkish Airlines concerning a passenger with a peanut allergy. Even those who are skeptical about tree nut allergies must acknowledge the difficult issues arising in this case. Concern Over Peanut Allergy Prompts Turkish...
My Arrival Into Algiers (ALG)
My arrival and entry into Algiers was a long but silent exchange. My Arrival Into Houari Boumediene Airport In Algiers My Lufthansa flight landed into Houari Boumediene Airport just after midnight. As we taxied to our gate, I noticed...
Report: Emirates Flight Bound For Newark Returns To Athens After US Identifies Threat Onboard
An Emirates 777-300ER bound for Newark, New Jersey returned to Athens after the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) or other U.S. officials purportedly refused entry to at least one of the passengers onboard. Earlier reports falsely suggested a hijacking...
United Airlines CEO Banking On Future Government Bailouts, But Only For The Strong
In a message to employees thanking them for a resilient third quarter and charting the long-term vision of the company, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby offered an interesting insight into how he views the future of government bailouts in...
How To Obtain A Visa To Algeria
Timing is everything, but after Algeria finally re-opened to foreign visitors after the pandemic I had little trouble obtaining a visa, though it took an in-person trip to New York City to complete. Guide: How I Obtained A Visa...
