Eco-terrorists who seek to eliminate aviation altogether ambushed Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary with a pie in the face during a news conference in Brussels. But Leary took the matter in stride, responding with grace and charm. That gave Ryanair’s...
Rumor: United Airlines Will Debut New 787 Polaris Business Class Seat This Month
It appears the launch of Polaris 2.0 on September 20th may be more than just about the soft product…we are hearing that United will also reveal a brand new business class seat for its pending Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets....
United Airlines Plans “Polaris 2.0” Launch On September 20, 2023
Something is brewing at United Airlines concerning its longhaul Polaris Business Class product. I’ve only been able to put together a few puzzle pieces, but it appears a big announcement, dubbed Polaris 2.0, is planned for September 20, 2023....
How Australia Justifies Blocking Qatar Airways Expansion
The way I see it, there is a pretext and a subtext to explore in analyzing the “context” of a recent decision of the Australian government to deny a bid from Qatar Airways to expand service to Australia. Australia...
Review: Me And All Hotel – Ulm, Germany (Hyatt JdV)
I tried out the Me And All Hotel in Ulm, Germany, part of a chain of Lindner hotels that has joined Hyatt as a JdV property. Me And All Hotel Ulm, Germany Review, A Hyatt JdV Property Hyatt has...
Genius: Florida Restaurant Owner Shames “Dine And Dash” Customers
Kudos to Florida restaurant owner Ken Brackins for so cleverly shaming those who “dine and dash” at his restaurant. His success rate at getting these people to pay up is enviable and should serve as a blueprint to other...
United Airlines Teases New Polaris Business Class Tableware
Whether intentionally or not, we now have an idea of what the next generation of tableware will look like in Polaris Business Class on United Airlines. New Tableware In Polaris Business Class on United Airlines Tomorrow, United will hold...
Make Delta SkyMiles Great Again
It appears that big changes are coming to the Delta Air Lines SkyMiles program. Now is the chance to make Delta SkyMiles great again. How Delta Can Make SkyMiles Great Again…And Why It Probably Will Not One Mile At...
Driving A Polestar On German Autobahn
We reserved a Mercedes EQS 450 from Europcar but ended up with a Polestar. This proved to be very disappointing to drive, though Germany’s network of charging stations is greatly improving. My Experience Driving A Polestar in Germany In...
United Airlines Must Not Let Cabin Interiors Deteriorate…
A single picture may just be anecdotal, but United Airlines must not let its cabin interiors deteriorate even with “United Next” retrofits planned. Aircraft Interiors Must Be Maintained Ahead Of Retrofits At United Airlines View From The Wing shares...
Avis Car Rental: “Sorry, We Are Out Of Cars…”
Waiting until afternoon to pick up my car at a neighborhood Avis car rental office in Germany proved to be a bad idea: I was told there were no cars left. Avis Ran Out Of Cars – Agent Simply...
Qantas CEO Resigns In Disgrace
I have an article planned on the malaise at Qantas…the enigma that this airline represents within Australian borders and outside…but first some more breaking news: long-serving Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce will resign tomorrow…his retirement has been accelerated after...
“Frantic” Parents Trick Man To Switch Seats Onboard: I Would Have Demanded My Original Seat Back
We’ve discussed seat swapping on airplanes many times, but what happens when you’ve conned? I’d insist upon my original seat back. Parents “Frantic” That Their “Little Girl” Is Separated From Them On Flight To Australia. She Was Actually A...
A Diarrhea Diversion On Delta Air Lines
DL194, you’re number two for landing. I’ll avoid further puns and get to the point: I feel horrible for everyone involved in a Delta Air Lines diversion over diarrhea. The crew, the sick passenger, and the other passengers onboard....
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Shames Woman For Her Fitness Attire
It’s no coincidence that nearly every one of these wardrobe-related stories involves Southwest Airlines. Friendly service, jokes, and an intolerance of any sort of revealing attire seems to be coded into the DNA of the Dallas-based airline. Today we...
Review: British Airways A319 Business Class
From London to Basel, we flew on British Airways in Club Europe business class on the Airbus A319, a short but pleasant flight. Business class is arguably unnecessary on these short flights, but it is certainly appreciated to guarantee...
Great Idea: Mandatory Community Service For Delta Flight Attendants
The move by Delta Air Lines to require newly-hired flight attendants to complete mandatory community service in order to pass their probationary period is a great idea that I hope other US carriers will adopt. Community Service For Flight...
LOL: Special Meals On British Airways In Business Class
For our “dinner” flight in British Airways Club Europe Business Class from London to Basel, I ordered three special meals. I had to laugh when they were delivered… Special Meals In British Airways Club Europe Business Class Shorthaul service...
British Airways Restores Free Food And Drinks In Economy Class On Two Routes
Is British Airways wisely beginning to realize that if you want people to pay more to fly BA than easyJet or Ryanair, you better offer them a good reason why? In what is hopefully a sign of things to...
Review: British Airways Galleries Lounge South – London (LHR – T5)
I never much cared for the British Airways Galleries South Lounge at LHR in the past, but it proved to be an ideal venue to efficiently feed my family ahead of our late evening flight to Switzerland. British Airways...
