Pilots and management at SAS have worked out a compromise, ending a two-week strike that resulted in thousands of flight cancellations and delays. Travelers booked on SAS in the weeks ahead should expect their flights to operate smoothly, barring...
First Impressions: Gulf Air 787-9 “Falcon Gold” Business Class
I finally had the chance to try Gulf Air on its flagship route and I have to say…I was let down. While Gulf Air has great potential and the “Falcon Gold” business class cabin on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner...
Emirates And London Heathrow Reach “Compromise” On Passenger Cap
Emirates and London Heathrow Airport have reached a facing-saving “compromise” on what became a high-stakes game of chicken with each side blaming the other for a summer of delays and cancellations. Emirates + London Heathrow Save Face After Row...
Review: United Global Services Lounge London (LHR)
I was invited to use the Global Services Lounge before my recent United Airlines flight from London Heathrow, a unique concept to LHR that also serves as an occasional overflow lounge for Premier 1K members. United Global Services Lounge...
True Story: Woman Fined $1,800 For Not Declaring Subway Sandwich At Customs
Australia takes the importation of food very seriously. Don’t try it…even a half-eaten Subway sandwich you bought at the airport. One woman learned the hard way with an $1,800 fine for failing to declare her chicken sandwich. Woman Fined...
The Self-Upgrading Imbecile On My Gulf Air Flight…
Some people just don’t know when to stop, like the imbecile who would not take no for an answer as he tried to self-upgrade to business class on my Gulf Air flight to Bahrain. A Portrait Of Stupidity: Self-Upgrading...
Union Responds To Harsh Memo From United Airlines To Flight Attendants
The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) has issued a detailed response to a memo issued by a United Airlines Senior Vice President, who accused the union of “political opportunism” in failing to give United credit for working on a...
Review: United Club London (LHR)
The United Club London is my favorite United Club in the system, with great staff, great food, and a beautiful design. United Club London Heathrow (LHR) Review I do love the new United Club in Newark, a sprawling lounge...
“Damage Waiver Fee” At Hyatt Hotel Invites Damage…
We’ve seen all sorts of strange fees tacked on to hotels, including resort fees, destination fees, COVID-19 fees, and even electricity fees…but now comes a new one from a Hyatt hotel in Hawaii: a damage waiver fee. And the...
United Airlines Chides “Grandstanding” Flight Attendant Union For Choosing “Political Opportunism” Over Teamwork
A Senior Vice President at United Airlines has chided the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) for seeking “political opportunism” over shared solutions in a memo to flight attendants. United Airlines SVP Laments “Political Opportunism” From Flight Attendant Union In...
Donald Trump’s 757 Has A New Paint Job
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a fresh paint job with updated livery on his Boeing 757 aircraft, as rumors are growing that he is preparing to announce his 2024 presidential bid. Trump 757 Prepares To Return To Skies...
The Labyrinth To London Heathrow Airport
After the Trooping The Colour ceremony ended with a series of flyovers, it was time for me to fly away…but getting to London Heathrow Airport required careful navigation through a labyrinth of crowds and station closures. Navigating The Labyrinth...
Leadership Shakeup At United Airlines
As United Airlines prepares to ramp up its growth, CEO Scott Kirby has made a number of leadership changes he hopes will help the airline navigate through the next few years. 2022 Leadership Shakeup At United Airlines Overall, United...
Afternoon Tea At The Ritz London
Afternoon tea at The Ritz London may have been terrible for my diet, but was quite a fun experience and something I would do again. Review: Afternoon Tea Experience At The Ritz London Some friends from LA were also...
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Wins Lawsuit Over Abortion Advocacy
UPDATE: Ex-flight attendant Charlene Carter won her lawsuit and was awarded $5.3 million by a North Texas jury. The jury found the Transport Workers Union Local 556 violated her rights as a worker to advocate against her union. Southwest must...
Turkish Airlines Debuts “Aeroflot” Airbus A350
It’s not huge news that one airline took over the cancelled aircraft deliveries of another carrier, but it is rather noteworthy when it involves the heavily-sanctioned Russian flag carrier Aeroflot and represents a very cool addition to the Turkish...
Both Delta And United Cleared To Add Cape Town Flights
Both Delta and United have been given a larger piece of the Cape Town pie. United Airlines has been cleared to operate service between Washington and Cape Town while Delta has been cleared to operate service from Atlanta. United...
Review: Great Scotland Yard Hotel (Hyatt Unbound Collection)
The Great Scotland Yard is a lovely Hyatt hotel in central London with small but comfortable rooms, a beautiful tea room, unique Scandinavian restaurant, and great breakfast. Great Scotland Yard Hotel Review I spent one night in this hotel,...
Bravo: Emirates Rejects Heathrow Demand To Cancel Flights
Emirates has forcefully pushed back against the demand of London Heathrow Airport to cut flights. In doing so, it is has exposed the hypocrisy of the airport while demonstrating a one-size-fits-all approach to mitigating overcrowding is not appropriate. London...
Delta Air Lines Flies A330-200 “Baggage Flight” From London
Want to know how bad the luggage gridlock has become at London Heathrow? So bad that Delta Air Lines operated a special Airbus A330-200 filled with over 1,000 pieces of passenger baggage as part of its effort to reunite...
