While Air France and British Airways have kept flight attendant uniforms relatively stable for nearly two decades, the Italian flag carrier has gone through a trio of changes in just six years. Maybe the uniform was never the problem...
Review: Andaz Munich (Residence Suite)
After “roughing it” in a guest room without ensuite facilities for a few days, it was lovely to arrive at the Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor and enjoy a spacious residence suite. Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor Residence Suite Review This...
Oops: Both ITA Airways Pilots Fall Asleep On New York – Rome A330 Flight
Mi dispiace! An extended silence from the flight deck onboard an ITA Airways Airbus A330 flight to Rome suggests that both on-duty pilots took a little pisolino onboard. On-Duty ITA Airways Pilots Fall Asleep In Cockpit During New York –...
The Utter Pain Of Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp
Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp proved to be one of the most emotionally-wrenching experiences I have ever encountered. Dachau Reflections I made it a point on my Germany trip to visit Dachau, one of the most notorious of all Nazi...
Delta Air Lines CEO Meets Pope Francis
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian recently met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, presenting the Pontiff with a Roman cross cut from a Delta engine blade and a generous six-digit financial gift to a papal charity. Pope Francis...
Flight Cancellations Continue At Delta, With Twitter Team Losing it
While flight delays and cancellations are no laughing matter, I had to chuckle at Delta’s Twitter team for acting human…it has been a rough weekend for the Atlanta-based carrier. With Flight Cancellations Mounting, Delta Air Lines Twitter Team Loses...
Hot Deal: Antarctica Expedition Via Seabourn Cruise (From $8,999)
I’ve never been into cruises, but I am seriously considering what could be a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antarctica. Luxurious five-star accommodations via Seabourn Cruise for under $9,000 per-person is the best price I’ve ever seen. Antarctica Expedition From $8,999 Via Seabourn...
First Class Denver Scramble On United Airlines
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, even though I generally don’t eat breakfast until midday (intermittent fasting). I make an exception when I fly, though, and quite enjoyed a hearty Denver scramble on a recent first class...
KLM “Surge Pricing” Flights From Amsterdam
Yesterday I wrote about the chaos at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport leading KLM to suspend ticket sales this weekend for all AMS departures. Turns out KLM has adopted a “surge pricing” model instead. Flights are not full, but if you...
Chaos At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, With KLM Suspending Ticket Sales
In an unprecedented move, KLM is suspending future ticket sales this weekend as it faces mounting chaos at Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport (AMS). KLM Suspends Tickets Sales From AMS Due To Continued Airport Chaos Those who have recently flown...
American Airlines Is Retreating Again At LAX
It’s a familiar problem at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): with intense competition, an airline finds profit margins thin, making the carrier more likely to seek routes with higher margins. The latest cutback comes from American Airlines, with a...
Lufthansa CEO Offers Handwritten Apology Notes To Jewish Passengers Denied Boarding, But Class Action Lawsuit Is Heating Up
Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter has offered a note of apology and compensation to Jewish passengers who were denied boarding on a flight to Budapest on the basis of their appearance. But a class action lawsuit against the German carrier...
Land Of The Free, Home Of The Gunned Down School Children
Alas, we pivot to politics today, because the latest school massacre in Texas requires our sober attention. My Thoughts On The American Problem Of Mass Gun Shootings At the outset, I will note that I try to steer clear...
American Express Centurion Lounge Overcrowding Is Out Of Control
As travelers return to the skies, American Express Centurion Lounges are facing overcrowding issues unlike I’ve ever seen… American Express Centurion Lounge Overcrowding Is Getting Worse I was recently in the Centurion Lounge at Dallas – Fort Worth International...
United Airlines Restoring First Class Meals On More Flights
After initially leading the way when it came to restoring onboard meals during the pandemic, United Airlines currently lags behind its competitors in terms of first class dining. But starting next month, meals will return to more domestic routes,...
Is New Air France La Première Suite Even Necessary?
Air France already boasts one of the most beautiful and comfortable first class suites in the industry. Now it plans to introduce an even more spacious product as it commits to expanding its La Première product to more planes....
Avianca LifeMiles 15% Transfer Bonus Via American Express
This is your last week to take advantage of a 15% transfer bonus from American Express Membership Rewards to Avianca LifeMiles. It marks a great opportunity to book travel, even for the busy upcoming summer travel season. Avianca LifeMiles...
American Airlines Named Most Faith-Friendly Fortune 500 Company
American Airlines has just been named the most faith-friendly Fortune 500 company, edging out two tech companies for the top spot in 2022. Most Faith-Friendly Large Company In America? American Airlines The Corporate Religious Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Index...
United Airlines CEO Wades Into Abortion Debate
When it comes to the divisive abortion debate, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is taking the cautious approach. United Airlines CEO Asked About Abortion…Dodges Question Appearing on CBS Mornings, Kirby was asked about whether United had an obligation to...
Photo Essay: Dachau Concentration Camp
Dachau Concentration Camp, located just outside of Munich Germany, was the first concentration camp in Nazi Germany. Opened it 1933 by Heinrich Himmler and originally intended for Adolf Hitler’s political opponents, it grew to become a labor camp and...
