Now that I have recently flown both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in business class on the 757-200, I thought it would be helpful to compare the two products. Comparing 757-200 Business Class On Delta Air Lines Versus...
Union Tells American Airlines Pilots To Refuse To Fly To Israel
The union representing pilots at American Airlines has told its members to refuse to fly to Israel, citing security concerns in the region. Is this well-intentioned or a totally unnecessary stunt to keep the outage machine running in the...
Crazy: American Airlines Says First Class Passengers Aren’t Entitled To Meals
Apparently, passengers flying in first class on American Airlines are not entitled to meals (despite the advertising), only transport. That leaves me wondering if full payment for flights can also be a “complimentary convenience” rather than a requirement. Claim:...
Valid? Passenger Blocks Impatient Man Who Tried To Push Past Senior Citizens During Boarding
I have a very strong opinion about a man who felt entitled to try to push past pre-boarding senior citizens so he could be first onboard, but it seems that others are more sympathetic. But I really don’t think...
Has Air Canada Launched A Clandestine War Against Fraud?
While a series of concurrent acts may be unrelated, it is reasonable to ask whether Air Canada has just launched a multi-prong war against what it views as fraud. But are the innocent travelers caught in the dragnet simply...
Israel At War: A 14-Hour Flight To Nowhere On United Airlines 777-300ER Bound For Tel Aviv
Passengers on a United Airlines 777-300ER experienced a 14-hour flight to nowhere after a decision was made to return to San Francisco after a series of violent attacks led to a declaration of war in Israel. A 14-Hour United...
Harvard-Educated Scammer Demands $100,000 To Leave Airbnb Guest House She Is Squatting In
Here in Los Angeles, a story about an Airbnb guest who took advantage of an unsuspecting owner to occupy his guest house for more than a year and a half without paying and now wants $100,000 to leave demonstrates...
Exclusive: United Airlines’ Shrinking Domestic Route Network Will Not Rebound
United Airlines is adding over 800 aircraft to its fleet over the next decade, but many smaller cities that were once served via United Express will not return to the route map. United Airlines COO: “Saturated” Domestic Network Will...
American Airlines Apologizes For False Accusation Of Child Trafficking
American Airlines has apologized to a black father who was detained for suspected child trafficking when a flight attendant falsely determined that his white children may have been victims. American Airlines Offers Apology To David Ryan Harris For Child...
Qatar Airways CEO Laments India’s Aviation Protectionism
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker laments what he calls the protectionist nature of the Indian aviation industry, saying the true victims are the Indian middle class. Qatar Airways CEO On Indian Aviation Speaking on CNN, the veteran chief...
Review: United Airlines 757-200 Business Class
Over the summer, I took a trip to the East Coast and flew home on a United Airlines 757-200 in business class from Newark to Los Angeles. These 757 workhorses are certainly aging, but the flight was very good...
Flight Attendants At American Airlines Should Tell Their Union To Fight For Wages, Not T-Shirts
A tempest in a teapot is brewing over the difference between a logo and a slogan at American Airlines on a shirt, with the union representing flight attendants apparently insisting that a slogan is a logo. Flight attendants at...
JSX Condemns American Airlines + Southwest Airlines
JSX, formerly known as JetSuiteX, is asking customers and the US public for help in defeating what it calls “baseless allegations” masking competitive fears from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines over the innovative carrier’s business model. JSX Roasts American...
No Food Or Drinks On British Airways Today?
British Airways is blaming a tunnel closure at London Heathrow for its inability to offer food and drinks on short-haul departures today, even in Club Europe business class. British Airways Warns Of No Food Or Drinks Due To Tunnel...
How Stupid Do You Have To Be Not To Wash Your Hands?
An observation. Over the last several months, as recently as an hour ago, I have noticed that more and more men (because I’m not inspecting the women’s restroom…) are not washing their hands after taking care of business. Are...
United Airlines Unveils “Polaris 2.0” With Focus On Sleep Amenities
United Airlines has officially launched “Polaris 2.0” with a focus on the sleep experience both on the ground and on the air and a new partnership with Therabody. Polaris 2.0 Launches With New Bedding Amenities, Therabody Partnership There is...
United Airlines Pilots Brilliantly Handle Man Who Went “Full Psycho” On Flight To Tokyo
A drunk passenger who went “full psycho” on a United Airlines flight to Tokyo was promptly and effectively dealt with by two of the pilots onboard. After Passenger Goes “Full Psycho” On Flight To Tokyo, United Airlines Pilots Step...
How Pakistan International Airlines Profits Off Refugees In New York City
Pakistan International Airlines profits off New York City taxpayers and refugees via a curious deal with city officials involving housing in a dilapidated hotel. Pakistan International Airlines Sells Shelter To Refugees In New York City…At A Cost of $220...
United Airlines Exercises Options For 50 More 787, 60 More A321 Jets
United Airlines plans to add another 110 jets to its fleet by exercising its option to purchase 50 additional Boeing 787 jets and 60 additional Airbus A321neo jets. It has also obtained new options for even more jets. United...
My Blueprint For United MileagePlus In 2024-2025
United Airlines has not yet announced any program changes to MileagePlus for next year. Perhaps it is waiting a bit longer for the dust to settle at Delta Air Lines before making any adjustments to its own program, which...
