A fuel shortage is impacting operations at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa and have forced United Airlines to cancel flights two days in a row. Fuel Shortage Impact United Airlines In Johannesburg Passengers scheduled to travel...
Iggy Azalea Blames American Airlines For Missed Flight After Arriving Late To Gate
There are two issues going on here. First is a celebrity named Iggy Azalea who may have twisted the truth concerning an American Airlines flight. Second is the red carpet treatment celebrities receive that even passengers with elite status do...
Diabolical Cat Terrorizes United Airlines Flight
A feral cat did not respond well to an airplane environment, purportedly scratching and biting other passengers as it attempted to escape on a United Airlines flight. Feral Cat Terrorizes United Airlines 737 We don’t have many details about...
When Woman Stopped Breathing On Frontier Airlines Flight, Critical Item Was Missing From Medical Kit
The good news is a woman who stopped breathing onboard a Frontier Airlines flight survived. The bad news is that treating her became more difficult and her chance of death more likely because Frontier Airlines did not properly stock...
Falafel Dinner On United Airlines
Over the years, I’ve come to love falafel, a crunchy, protein-filled snack that is a staple in the Middle East. Recently, I was served falafel on a United Airlines flight in first class. Could United measure up? Could United...
Total Disregard For Mask Rule At LAX Airport
Last night I flew into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and want to provide a few observations on the newly-reimposed mask rule at one of the nation’s busiest airports. In short: it was widely disregarded. LAX Mask Rule: Disregard...
I Watched In Horror As A Passenger Fell Down The Stairs While Disembarking My Qatar Airways Flight
I generally detest air stairs (versus a jet bridge) not so much because of the stairs themselves, but because it means a remote gate and crowded bus trip to or from the terminal. But now I have a more...
“Sherlock” Tracked His Missing Baggage Through London While Airline Offered Pathetic Excuses
This is sad story, but also a brilliant display of cleverness that shows what the future of lost baggage looks like in a world of convenient tracking. Lost Baggage Tracking – Passengers Empowered To Do The Detective Themselves Through...
Sleepy Qantas Flight Attendants Construct Blanket Forts On A330
Facing an aircraft shortage but surging demand for transpacific travel, Qantas has placed an Airbus A330 on a key U.S. route. But with that comes a number of complications, including the spectacle of flight attendants forced to set up...
Los Angeles County Reimposes Mandatory Masking At LAX Airport
Masks are once again required when traveling though Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after LA County reimposed mandatory masking across all public transportation hubs. After Less Than A Week, Mandatory Masking Returns To LAX While masks are not required...
First Impressions: Qatar Airways A350-1000 Business Class
It’s really funny how little we are willing to accept in a business class product after flying Qatar Airways, especially onboard a longhaul A350-1000 flight in business class. Qatar Airways A350-1000 Business Class – My First Impressions I recently...
United Airlines CEO Promises Refunds For Immunocompromised
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby believes it is “very unlikely” that the mask mandate will return, but also held out an olive branch, in the form of a refund, to immunocompromised passengers who may be uncomfortable flying. United Airlines...
2022 Freddie Awards – I Met A Hero
Last night I attended the Freddie Awards, which offered a great opportunity to re-connect with fellow bloggers, industry insiders, and meet one of my heroes. 2022 Freddie Awards In New Orleans Created in 1988 by Randy Petersen to recognize the...
My First Airplane Trip Without A Mask In Two Years
I flew yesterday for the first time since the mask mandate was lifted…it was a bit surreal, to be honest…but strangely satisfying. My Airplane Trip Without A Mask…Two Years In The Making I am glad to see the mask...
Mike Tyson Bloodies Passenger Who Wouldn’t Stop Talking To Him On JetBlue
Famed boxer Mike Tyson attacked a passenger seated behind him on a JetBlue flight to Florida who would not stop talking to him. Mike Tyson Bloodies Seatmate In JetBlue Mint Class The incident occurred onboard a JetBlue flight from...
Hong Kong Continues To Cripple Cathay Pacific
For Cathay Pacific, the hits keep on coming. New rules sharply limiting flights continue to severely cripple the beleaguered flag carrier of Hong Kong. Even as Cathay Pacific bears the brunt of the burden, strict rules adversely impact all...
Update: Biden Administration Appeals Mask Mandate Ruling
UPDATE: The Biden Administration will appeal a federal court ruling earlier this week vacating the federal mask mandate. To protect CDC’s public health authority beyond the ongoing assessment announced last week, CDC has asked DOJ to proceed with an...
United Airlines Adding Flight Simulator To Mobile App
United Airlines’ award winning mobile app is about to get even better, with the planned release of a new games section tomorrow which will include a flight simulator. Flight Simulator In United Airlines App Check the App Store tomorrow...
Bill O’Reilly Curses Out JetBlue Employee, Blames Biden For Flight Delay
The mask mandate may be lifted, but poor behavior will not end, especially if airlines like JetBlue continue to struggle with delays and cancellations. Enter former Fox News personality Bill O’Reilly, who cursed out a JetBlue gate agent for...
Photo Essay: Tokyo Narita Airport During Pandemic
To complement my photo essay from Tokyo Haneda Airport, I’ve compiled photos from my recent trip through Tokyo Narita. While Terminal 1 was not nearly as deserted as I found Haneda Airport last November, I am still amazed at...
