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...
First Impressions: Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class (Simply Perfect)
Etihad has got its groove back…I enjoyed a fabulous flight onboard the new Airbus A350-1000 in business class from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi and am happy to report that all hope is not lost for the troubled airline. Etihad...
Southwest Airlines Allows “Lady In Red” To Fly In Revealing Attire But Throws Off Seatmate Who Defended Her
Another dress code story on Southwest Airlines, this time with a new twist: it wasn’t the “lady in red” wearing a corset that got thrown off, it was the older lady onboard who chose to defend her. Southwest Airlines...
Review: Hyatt House London Stratford
While staying at the Hyatt Regency London Stratford I could not help but to check out the Hyatt House, which is located in the same building and shares common areas with the Regency. Which one is better? It depends...
Virgin Atlantic Introduces “Retreat Suite” On Airbus A330-900neo
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the cabin interiors of its new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft which for the first time will include a class higher than Upper Class called a Retreat Suite. Virgin Atlantic Retreat Suite On A300-900neo Deliveries will begin...
Implications Of New Air Canada – Emirates Partnership
Air Canada and Emirates announced a new partnership which could eventually make Aeroplan even more valuable. But we’re not there yet. Let’s breakdown the news and the implications of this new relationship. Air Canada + Emirates Form New Partnership...
Review: Hyatt Regency London Stratford
For my first night in London, I checked out a new Hyatt Regency property that recently opened in the Stratford area east of central London. This strikes me as a great hotel for families and larger groups traveling together,...
Save Money. Travel To Europe.
Europe, overall, has always been a continent of budget travel if you looked hard enough and especially as you moved east, but with the U.S. Dollar and Euro now at parity, your summer in Europe is a whole lot...
United Flight Attendant Mistakes Simone Biles For Child, Offers Her Coloring Book
A flight attendant apparently mistook 4-foot-8-inch Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles for a child, offering her a coloring book in business class on a recent United Airlines flight. The irony is that United is a former Team USA sponsor...
Review: JetBlue A321LR Mint Business Class New York – London
JetBlue actually does not reinvent the wheel when it comes to transatlantic travel, but it does just about everything right, including those important small touches. My JetBlue A321LR journey from New York to London in Mint business class was...
American Airlines Flight Attendant Snoozes During Flight, Prompting Complaint From Thirsty Business Class Passenger
An American Airlines flight attendant was captured on video appearing to sleep during an afternoon flight from Cozumel, Mexico to Dallas. While the siesta was not allowed, the passenger’s decision to shame the flight attendant on Twitter may cost...
A Delightfully Simple Breakfast In Lufthansa 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. Lufthansa business class catering...
Spirit Airlines Plane Catches Fire On Runway In Atlanta
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 caught fire Sunday morning on the runway at Atlanta’s Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport after the brakes in the landing gear ignited. No injuries were reported. Spirit Airlines Plane Catches Fire In ATL Atlanta Fire Rescue responded...
Insane: Delta SkyClub Crowding Getting Worse
I love the concept of an airport lounge as a tranquil oasis away from busy crowds, but that is not the case at many airport lounges this summer. Delta Air Lines, with its close lounge access partnership with American...
First Impressions: Qatar Airways A330 “First” Class
A last-minute aircraft swap meant my Boeing 777-300ER with Qsuites became an Airbus A330 with a far inferior “first” class seat, but my short flight from Doha to Amman still proved to be excellent. Qatar Airways A330 First Class...
JetBlue’s Swanky JFK T5 Rooftop Terrace
JetBlue does not offer a lounge to its premium cabin passengers, but does offer a swanky rooftop terrace in Terminal 5 at New York JFK available to all passenger. That’s where I spent my layover between flights. JFK T5...
Pack Light And Don’t Check Bags This Summer…
As tempting as it is to pack a lot of clothes on a long trip, it is in your interest to pack light and if at all possible, travel with only a carry-on bag. That’s always good advice, but...
United Airlines At Odds With Flight Attendant Union Over Uniform Inspections
United Airlines announced that it will conduct random flight attendant uniform inspections to promote compliance and the professional image of the company. But the union representing flight attendants is pushing back, arguing United should get its operational house in...
My Flawless Qatar Airways 777-300ER Qsuite Flight
When I think about the best business class product in the world there is Qatar Airways Qsuite, then there is everything else. My latest 12-hour flight from Tokyo to Doha onboard a 777-300ER merely confirmed what I already knew....
