After a few days at home, it was back to Istanbul for the final portion of my trip. As we emerge from the pandemic era, Turkish Airlines can once again be relied upon for a full-service experience filled with...
Six Police Officers Drag Raving Woman Off Frontier Airlines Flight
To Miami, where a Frontier Airlines flight never even got off the ground for Philadelphia before a cadre of six police officers removed a raving woman from the flight. Why six officers? This woman bites, hits, and scratches. Raving...
How Do You Get TRAPPED In A Business Class Seat?! (Lawsuit…)
A man is suing El Al Israel Airlines, claiming he suffered physical and mental pain when he became trapped in his business class seat on a flight from Tel Aviv to New York. Man Sues El Al, Claiming He...
“Is There A Pilot Onboard?” When Southwest Pilot Became Ill, Pilot From Another Airline Stepped Up
Sickness can occur at the most inopportune time. For one Southwest Airlines pilot, incapacitating sickness occurred thousands of feet above the ground in the middle of a flight. But it was there that another pilot, from another airline, was...
United Airlines Adds Château d’Esclans Rosé Wine To Polaris Business Class
Polaris Business Class passengers on United Airlines can now enjoy a glass of Whispering Angel Rosé from Château d’Esclans. Whispering Angel Rosé Wine Now Available On United Airlines I’m far afield from the wine scene (coffee is my preferred...
Review: United Airlines 737-700 Business Class
It is not often that I find myself on a United Airlines 737-700 so when the opportunity arose to fly one from Bogota to Houston in business class, I took it. United Airlines 737-700 Business Class Review I arrived...
Southwest Airlines Flight Nearly Collides With Helicopter
The string of near-misses in US airspace continues, this time involving a Southwest Airlines 737 and a fire department helicopter at Hollywood-Burbank Airport in Southern California. Southwest Airlines Flight Aborts Landing To Avoid Hitting Helicopter In Southern California Lately,...
Review: Copa Club Bogota (BOG)
Copa Air Lines operates its own lounge in Bogota, the Copa Club, offering both Priority Pass and Star Alliance Gold passengers an additional lounge option. Copa Club Bogota Review (BOG) I stopped by this lounge just prior to boarding...
Biden Considers Banning Airlines Who Use Russian Airspace
US carriers want the Biden Administration to restrict foreign carriers from using Russian airspace, arguing it places them at a competitive disadvantage. The Biden administration is considering the request. Yes, the demand is self-serving. But is the right move,...
The Tragic Death Of A United Airlines Flight Attendant
Kayleigh Scott, a beloved United Airlines flight attendant and human being, has tragically died via suicide. The loss is a painful reminder of how fragile life is and that we must do more to stay in touch with friends...
Review: Avianca Lounge Bogotá (BOG)
The Avianca Lounge in Bogotá had some odd quirks but was not a bad place to wait to spend the bulk of my layover in BOG. Avianca Lounge Bogotá Review (BOG) I visited this lounge while connecting between international...
Great Coffee In Bogota Airport (BOG)
During my layover at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota I found some great coffee that helped me through the middle of the night. Best Coffee In Bogota Airport (BOG) My plane landed before 3:00 am and the lounge did...
Permanent Social Distancing In Bogota Airport
An escalator (of all things) at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota was a visible reminder of both overreaction and underestimation in a world turned upside down by COVID-19. Social Distancing Via Paint In Bogota Airport After stepping off...
Review: Avianca 787-8 Business Class
From London to Bogota I flew in Avianca Business Class on the Boeing 787-8. While the food was deplorable, I do think Avianca has potential (or perhaps better put, still maintains some premium elements) on its longhaul flights. Avianca...
Color Blind Pilot Sues United Airlines For Firing Him
While my initial reaction was that of incredulity, I will reserve all judgment in a lawsuit that pits United Airlines against a former pilot who was terminated by the company after he applied for disability due to being color...
Ryanair Savagely Trolls Passenger On Twitter
You have to hand it to the kids running the Twitter team at Irish budget carrier Ryanair as there’s never a dull moment. Like the poor guy who accidentally hit shift when typing his height… Ryanair Trolls Passenger On...
Review: Gulf Air 787-9 Business Class
From Bahrain to London I flew Gulf Air onboard a 787-9 in “Falcon Gold” business class. Overall, my experience was mixed, with some elements I loved and others that made me scratch my head. Gulf Air 787-9 Business Class...
Japanese Meal In United Airlines Business Class
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Earlier this week, I...
How Southwest Airlines Plans To Avoid Future Meltdowns
Southwest Airlines has laid out a three-point plan it says will help the carrier avoid future meltdowns that characterized its operational performance earlier this winter. Let’s explore what Southwest has pledged. Southwest Airlines Offers Three-Point Plan To Avoid Future...
Review: Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge Bahrain (BAH)
I spent the night in the Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge in Bahrain between Gulf Air flights. There is a lot to like about this lounge, which represents a lounge fitting for a flag carrier’s hub airport. Gulf Air...
