To begin our summer trip, we flew from Los Angeles to London on United Airlines in Polaris Business Class on the 787-9. In short: despite a three-hour delay, the flight was great, with superb service, edible food, and a...
Despite Family Seating Policy, American Airlines Tell Mother To Pay Extra To Sit Next To Toddler
It’s one thing to have a policy in place, but it is quite another to get agents to actually respect it. One mother found out the hard way when American Airlines asked her to pay extra to sit next...
Air France Shreds Checked Bag…
I suppose it’s a bit much to hope your checked bag will arrive without a scratch or a dent, but one Air France passenger found his bag was delivered shredded. Literally shredded. Man Arrives in Athens After Air France...
American Airlines Lawsuit Targets Scam Travel Agencies
Scam travel agencies should be shut down, with their owners publicly beaten and jailed. I am happy to see American Airlines crack down on such scam travel agencies via a new lawsuit, even if it comes at the expense...
My “Celebrity” Captain On United Airlines
From Los Angeles to London I had the treat of flying under the command of United Airlines Captain Alberto Diaz, who is not just the star of United’s current safety video but a wonderful man who showed such genuine...
Bhutan Cuts Daily Tourist Fee In Half
In an effort to boost the struggling tourist sector, the Kingdom of Bhutan is cutting its $200 daily tourist fee in half. Bhutan Cuts Tourist Fee In Half, Now Much More Affordable Bhutan is one of the most expensive...
United Airlines 767-300 Causes Ground Stop At Chicago O’Hare
A United Airlines 767-300 bound for Zurich caused a temporary ground stop in Chicago O’Hare Sunday afternoon after encountering a mechanical issue just before takeoff. UA3, A 767-300 From Chicago – Zurich Causes Ground Stop At O’Hare Airport UA3,...
How Much Will Fares Rise In A JetBlue – Spirit Airlines Merger?
A previously reported story that JetBlue mistakenly failed to redact key information suggesting post-merger Spirit Airlines fares would rise 40% was inaccurate. It was the plaintiffs who are suing to block the merger who made such a claim. JetBlue:...
A Family Lunch In United Polaris Lounge LAX
Unsure of how the onboard cuisine would be ahead of our trip to London, my family enjoyed a nice lunch in the United Polaris Lounge at LAX. This lounge really is a value-add to flying United and Star Alliance...
Having A Disability Is Not An Excuse To Mistreat Flight Attendants
View From The Wing shares a video of a woman on Southwest Airlines making unreasonable demands toward a flight attendant and justifying it on the basis of her disability. Sorry, but being hard of hearing does not justify being...
Adults-Only Zone On Airplanes: Great Idea
As the father of two young children, I quite like the idea of one Dutch carrier to create an adults-only zone onboard in which children under 16 will not be permitted. It is good business opportunity and presents a...
Introduction: My Summer Family Holiday To Europe On Star Alliance
Welcome to my next trip report series, which will recount my summer family holiday to Europe earlier this month, with transatlantic crossings on Star Alliance. Summer 2023 Europe Trip Report Until we can move to Germany on a more...
Man Freaks Out After Seeing Three “Ghosts” On Airplane
It seems it is not only our friend from Texas who saw a ghost on a plane. One man in Russia saw three of them, prompting a freakout and forcing a flight delay. Freakout Causes Flight Delay: Man Sees...
United Airlines Will Pay $30 Million To Quadriplegic “Violently” Removed From Aircraft
United Airlines has agreed to settle a lawsuit for $30 million brought by a quadriplegic man who his family says was “violently” removed from a flight, causing extensive health damage. United Airlines Settles Quadriplegic Lawsuit For $30 Million 26-year-old...
Review: Excalibur Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
As I mentioned in my first impressions of this property, all things considered, I found the value quite solid for this budget property. In fact, I would not hesitate to stay again at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino in...
Children On Leashes Forced To Share Seats In Business Class…
Apparently, flying domestically on Royal Air Maroc is a very different experience than you might expect…even (or perhaps especially) in business class. Large Family Leads Their Kids On Leashes Into Business Class, Forces Them To Share Seats A trusted...
Lufthansa CEO Plays Flight Attendant
I have nothing but praise for a recent move by Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter to take on the role of a flight attendant on a pair of flights. It’s one thing to give lip service to employee solidarity, but...
A Fitting End To Our Budget Road Trip: Dinner At Golden Corral
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. At long last, as we approached Los Angeles, our Las Vegas road trip was nearing an end. But not before one more fitting stop for dinner: the Golden Corral. Golden...
Our Eerie Walk Through The Desolate Primm Outlets
I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. Primm, Nevada is a modern-day ghost town and the once-bustling outlets are now an eerie and desolate space. Opening in 1998 to great fanfare, the Primm Outlets, formerly called the...
“Accidental” Plane Crash Apparently Kills Yevgeny Prigozhin
A private jet carrying Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin, at least according to the passenger manifest, has crashed north of Moscow, likely killing the embattled head of the Wagner mercenary group who staged an attempted coup against Vladimir Putin earlier...
