It was like rewinding the clock back over a decade, but I had the chance to fly on a United Airlines “high density” 777-200 in business class on a recent transcontinental flight. While not a bad seat by any...
A Learning Moment For United Airlines
A passenger with autism claims she was not cared for properly by United Airlines. Since United apparently promised to help her in the first place, this mishap serves as an important learning moment for United Airlines. Passenger With Autism...
150% Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus (Today Only) With Bilt
If you hold a Bilt Mastercard (no annual fee), do not forget that today is “Rent Day” with double points in key purchase categories plus a lucrative bonus of up to 150% on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club transfers (but...
Swiss National Day – Fireworks Over The Rhine In Basel
I’m in Germany for my summer holiday and enjoyed fireworks last night over the Rhine River in Basel in celebration of Swiss National Day. Swiss National Day 2023 I was at a dinner party this year on the Fourth...
Karen Needs Her Personal Space On United Airlines…
I try hard to avoid using the “Karen” term because I know too many wonderful Karens, but a “Karen” incident on United Airlines involving personal space really leaves me rolling my eyes…kudos to the gate agent for handling the...
Would H1-B Visas Solve The Pilot Shortage?
If the pilot shortage is real and the response is to greatly increase pilot pay, should airlines be lobbying regulators to make it easier to recruit foreign pilots via more H1-B visas? Could Pilot Shortage Be Solved Through More...
Patronizing American Airlines Captain Lays Down The Law
On the one hand, I do appreciate much of the sentiment expressed by the American Airlines captain who “laid down the law” concerning onboard ettiequte ahead of a flight. On the other hand, his patronizing tone and one specific...
Alaska Airlines Alienates Us Again With Starlux Launch
Alaska Airlines has gone from being one of my favorite loyalty programs to one of my least favorite. The botched Starlux launch demonstrates once again that you should exercise extreme caution before trusting Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines Botches Starlux...
Hotel Workers Want Taylor Swift To Stay Out Of Los Angeles
Taylor Swift is coming to Los Angeles…but not if local hotel workers can help it. They are calling on the popular singer to show solidarity by boycotting her LA concerts. Hotel Workers Ask Taylor Swift To Support Them By...
Hotel Breakfast Thieves Exploit Loophole To Satiate Gluttony
It’s bad enough that thieves waltz into a hotel and help themselves to breakfast even when they are not guests, but now they are boasting about it on social media. Hotel Breakfast Thieves: Scum Breakfast at many limited-service hotel...
Wi-Fi Prices On SWISS Finally Come Down To Earth
It only took a decade longer than it should have, but SWISS is finally lowering in-flight wi-fi prices to levels that are simply expensive and no longer exorbitant. It is a move in the right direction… SWISS Wi-Fi Prices...
United Airlines Captain Busted In Paris For Intoxication
A United Airlines captain has been handed a suspended prison sentence after being found nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit prior to operating a flight from Paris to Washington, DC. United Airlines Flight Cancelled In Paris After...
United Airlines Adds Over 100 Flights For College Football Season
United Airlines has added 127 new nonstop flights to help college football fans travel to key games this autumn. United Airlines Adds College Football Flights Again In 2023 This year, United Airlines will once again offer over 100+ nonstop...
Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts After Passenger Commits Suicide Onboard
A Turkish Airlines flight diverted to Algeria after a man was found dead in the aircraft lavatory, having committed suicide. Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts To Algeria After Onboard Suicide The incident occurred on July 25, 2023 onboard a Boeing...
The Marriott Bonvoy Elite Breakfast Battle Continues…
The battle rages between Marriott hotel owners who feel that offering complimentary breakfast or lounge access eats into their margins and Marriott Bonvoy elites, who believe that breakfast is a non-negotiable benefit. A new survey from Marriott directed toward...
United Airlines Updates Onboard Alcohol Policy
United Airlines will update its onboard alcohol policy to allow customers to enjoy two drinks at once, returning to a pre-pandemic policy concerning doubles or mixed drinks. United Airlines Updates Alcohol Policy – Two Drinks At Once Now Permitted...
Booking Qatar Airways Qsuite With American Express Membership Rewards Points Now Easier Than Ever
My opinion is that Qatar Airways offers the best overall business class product in the world, especially its Qsuite business class product. Now it is easy than ever to secure this space with your American Express Membership Rewards points....
First Impressions: Nepal Airlines A330 Business Class
From Bangkok to Kathmandu I was thrilled to fly Nepal Airlines for the first time on its flagship Airbus A330 jet in business class. I walked away with a very positive impression of the onboard product. Nepal Airlines A330...
Scary: Irate Passenger Tries To Run American Airlines Flight Attendant Off Road…Or Perhaps Not?
A scary story from an American Airlines flight attendant, who claims a woman tried to run her off the road after noticing she was wearing a flight attendant uniform. But one thing strikes me as odd about a pair...
Flight Attendant Grounded For Calling Passengers “Idiots” On Social Media
A flight attendant for Spring Airlines, a Chinese carrier, has been sidelined after venting about what “idiots” her passengers were. I’m rather sympathetic toward the flight attendant…but only to a degree. Spring Airlines Flight Attendant Faces Job Termination After...
