A passenger has been praised for refusing to give up his seat on a 10-hour flight so that a family could sit together. In this case, I’m totally on the side of the passenger. Passenger Praised (And I Praise...
Repulsive Passengers Should Clean Up After Themselves On Airplanes
I find myself in the strange position of defending European budget carrier Ryanair, for it seems like it is being unfairly blamed for a mess onboard it did not create. Dear Repulsive Passenger, Don’t Make A Mess Onboard Airplane...
Great Coffee In Old Town Dubrovnik
I found a coffee gem in Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia that is worth a stop if you find yourself inside the walled city. Best Coffee In Dubrovnik My hotel, the Excelsior, had very good coffee, but I felt...
United Airlines Flight Diverts Over A Nut That Wasn’t A Human….
From time to time we hear stories about people with severe nut allergies suffering strong reactions on airplanes. In one recent case, a United Airlines flight bound for Singapore diverted after a passenger incident onboard. Sometimes diversions are not...
Review: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik (Hyatt SLH)
Hotel Excelsior in Dubrovnik is a historic property located within walking distance of Old Town, offering fairly unremarkable base-level rooms, but attractive common areas and amenities. As part of the Hyatt – Small Luxury Hotel Of The World partnership,...
How A British Airways Captain Announced The Death Of Queen Elizabeth II In-Flight
As the world mourns the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in the history of the UK, I want to turn to a video from a British Airways flight that so poignantly captures how the nation...
Queen Elizabeth II Dead – Royal Family Arrives By Jet Too Late To Say Goodbye
A jet carrying members of the royal family landed in Scotland as loved ones gathered around the bed of Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle to pay their respects. The royal family has just announced the Queen is dead....
Southwest Airlines Says She Was Drunk. She Says She Was Entertaining A Child.
A flight removal incident on Southwest Airlines reminds us that perceptions matter: even if you are not drunk, you still might be removed if you appear drunk…including performing gymnastics in the gate area. Drunk Or Bored? Woman Claims She...
Sorry, But Newark Is A New York City Airport
A Lufthansa memo suggested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is revamping some of its multi-airport city codes, including separating Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) from New York (NYC). I find the move a stupid one. Sorry, but Newark...
SAS Asks To Return 10 Airbus And Boeing Jets
As Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) emerges from bankruptcy, it plans to return 10 jets to lessors, a mix of Airbus and Boeing aircraft. SAS Wants To Return Jets As It Navigates Through Bankruptcy Beleaguered SAS has struggled for years. The...
Harry And Meghan Fly To Germany On Taxpayer-Funded Luftwaffe Jet
So much for my prediction that Harry and Meghan would fly on British Airways. Instead, the Sussexes were treated to a ride on a taxpayer-funded German Luftwaffe jet used for high-ranking government officials. Harry And Meghan Utilize Luftwaffe Jet For...
Analysis: United Airlines’ Smart Yet Unreasonable Chess Move At JFK Airport
Earlier today, I wrote about United’s ultimatum at New York JFK: give us more slots or we will pull out. It’s a gutsy demand and not entirely reasonable, but represents a shrewd chess move with little downside. Analysis –...
Review: Lufthansa A320ceo Business Class
After a long but lovely stay in the First Class Lounge, it was time for our final connection, a short hop from Munich to Dubrovnik. This Lufthansa business class review of the A320ceo (A320-200) will focus primarily on the...
Bellissimo: Air Dolomiti Adds Espresso Machines Onboard
I love flying and I love espresso…and news today from Air Dolomiti makes me smile. The Italian carrier, part of Lufthansa Group, is adding espresso machines onboard and will serve illy espresso. Air Dolomiti Adds Espresso Machines, Illy Coffee...
United Airlines Threatens To Leave JFK If FAA Does Not Grant More Slots
United Airlines has warned that it will suspend service to New York (JFK) at the end of October if the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not allocate it additional slots. Ultimatum From United Airlines To FAA: More JFK...
Delusional Woman Claims She Was Arrested At Las Vegas Airport For Being Too Voluptuous
Just because you think you are beautiful does not mean you can dine and dodge. Perhaps 28-year-old Hend Bustami has finally learned that lesson. The “voluptuous” woman was arrested at Las Vegas Airport after fleeing a Chili’s restaurant without...
My Odd United Airlines Flight To Honolulu
I realize that meal service is not really a selling point for most flying on United Airlines right now, but I could not figure out why such an otherwise wonderful crew would choose such an odd time to serve...
Report: Delta Air Lines 757 Nearly Collides With Cessna Aircraft Over Orlando Airport
A Cessna 172 pilot claims that if not for his last-minute evasive maneuver, his single-engine plane would have collided with a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 over Orlando Airport. But was this a near-disaster or just a publicity stunt?...
Lufthansa Pilots Call Off Strike
UPDATE: As I mentioned, pilots left open room for negotiation. A strike for tomorrow has now been averted…for now. UPDATE: Lufthansa pilots shave announced a new strike this week, set to take place Wednesday and Thursday. The strike will...
Review: Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich (Terminal 2)
The “old” Lufthansa first class lounge in Munich (MUC) still earns a poistive review and represents an essential element of the first class product. Lufthansa Munich First Class Lounge Review (Terminal 2) I first visited this lounge in December...
