Airlines and hotel resort fees came up during President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech this week in the US Capitol. Let’s take a look at what he said and the potential ramifications. Biden: Airlines “Can’t Just Treat...
Southwest Airlines Grovels Before Congress As Internal Tensions Grow
The Southwest Airlines meltdown will be the focus of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, with key officials from Southwest set to paint very different pictures about the state of the airline and root cause of the...
How Long Should You Stay In Petra, Jordan?
My last trip to Petra was at a much more leisurely pace than the single afternoon I spent there when I first visited more than a decade earlier. I hope this guide will help you best determine how much...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Fear “Voluntary” Onboard Safety Audit
American Airlines is sending flight attendants to observe other flight attendants, with a focus on safety-related matters. It calls this program both “non-punitive” and “voluntary.” But does the program actually present a new opening for flight attendants to “snitch”...
United Airlines Targets Southwest Airlines In Super Bowl Ad
United Airlines will be running a special Super Bowl ad this year in two Colorado markets, seeking to (not so) subtly draw a distinction between its operations and those of its competitors at Denver International Airport, especially Southwest Airlines....
I Got Waterboarded At A Turkish Bath In Jordan
I love an authentic Turkish bath, but I could have done without the waterboarding experience… My Waterboarding Experience In Jordan…In A Turkish Bath Waterboarding is a form of torture in which water is poured over a cloth covering the...
11 Hours In KLM 787-10 Economy Class…
We flew home from Zurich via Amsterdam, spending a night in the Venice of the North before flying home to Los Angeles onboard a brand-new KLM 787-10 in economy class. First Impressions: KLM 787-10 Economy Class This was my...
Delta Promises Louis Vuitton Bag Won’t Get Damaged. It Does.
The downside to buying a fancy carry-on bag is that you may one day have to gate-check it. When you do, you can expect scratches and scruffs. Is that damage? How much can that word be stretched? A man...
Photo Essay: The Ancient City Of Petra, Jordan
We’ve all seen the pictures of The Treasury (think Indiana Jones), but there is so much more to Petra than simply one beautiful temple. I hope this photo essay of Petra will help to reveal what a massive city...
United Airlines Cuts Los Angeles – Tokyo Narita Route Ahead Of Haneda Launch
United Airlines’ promised double-daily service from Los Angeles to Tokyo will not materialize, with Los Angeles – Tokyo Narita flight removed from the schedule ahead of the launch of new service to Tokyo Haneda. As United Airlines Adds New...
Navigating The Touts Of Petra, Jordan
I will present my visit to Petra, Jordan in three parts: in this part I will discuss touts…and how to successfully navigate them. When it comes to exploring Petra, hiring a Bedouin to accompany you is not a bad...
What Annoys Flight Attendants Most…
As the face of the airline, flight attendants can make or break a flight and can greatly influence the way an airline is viewed. One bad apple can lead a passenger to discard the entire airline. But while so...
Review: Mövenpick Resort Petra, Jordan
I spent four nights at the Mövenpick Resort Petra and walked away with a great appreciation for the excellent staff and central location of this hotel, situated directly outside the gates to Petra, Jordan. Mövenpick Resort Petra Review This...
Steakhouse Cheeseburger On United Airlines
It seems that every month United Airlines offers a slight variation on its cheeseburger, so for this week’s Meal of the Week let’s review the “steakhouse cheeseburger” I enjoyed earlier this week. Steakhouse Cheeseburger On United Airlines – Yea...
“Why Would I Need Pants On?” (Woman Strides Through Miami Airport)
If you’re flying to a warm-weather destination, is it okay to get in the mood by wearing a bathing suit on the flight? One woman certainly thought it was just fine to stride through Miami International Airport without pants...
Catfight Over Window Seat Leads To Massive Brawl, With 15 People Thrown Off Flight
A refusal to give up a window seat for a special-needs child led to a catfight between two women and ultimately a massive fight between two families in which 15 passengers were eventually removed from the flight. Catfight Over...
United Airlines 787-9 Collides With 757-200 At Newark Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 787 collided with a Boeing 757 at Newark Liberty International Airport, causing what appears to be significant wing damage. No passengers or crewmembers were injured. United Airlines 787 and 757 Collide At Newark Liberty International...
Good News: Capital One + AMEX Cardmembers Will Not Lose Virgin Atlantic Lounge Access
Initial reports that Capital One Venture X and American Express Platinum cardmembers will soon lose access to at least some Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounges in the USA appear premature: Plaza Premium has now clarified that cardmembers will continue to have...
My Creeping Flight Delay In Denver Leads To Comical Game Of “Musical Gates”
I had a rough first trip on United Airlines this week, with a creeping flight delay leading to a rather comical number of gate changes within a short time period that resembled a game of musical chairs. Tis the...
Epic Meltdown After Man Dumps Girlfriend On American Airlines Flight
A viral video of a woman losing her mind after her boyfriend breaks up with her on an American Airlines flight is a tragic story in itself, but leaves me wondering breaking up on an airplane is smart or...
