Each week, 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. If you...
Review: Park Hyatt Siem Reap
Returning to the Park Hyatt Siem Reap after 10 years was like returning home. This hotel is aging well and still offers luxury accomodations in the heart of Siem Reap with spacious rooms, delicous food, and excelent service. Park...
Angry Passenger Destroys JetBlue Check-In Counter At JFK After Demanding To Be Sent To Haiti
An angry passenger wreaked havoc on a JetBlue check-in counter at New York JFK, purportedly after being denied a ticket on a flight to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Man Destroys JetBlue Check-In Counter At JFK In Anger Over Flight To Haiti...
The Curse Of A UNESCO World Heritage Designation
Earlier, I wrote about how to best avoid crowds when visiting Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The millions of visitors who flock to the ancient Khmer capital city are a poignant reminder that a UNESCO World Heritage designation can be...
How To Avoid The Crowds In Angkor Wat
Yes, one day is enough time to explore Angkor, the ancient capital city of the Khmer Empire. In fact, I saw quite a bit in just three hours…and managed to avoid the crowds. Just bring your sunscreen… Avoiding Crowds...
A Fitting Punishment For A Drunk Passenger Who Forced Flight Diversion
Threats of jail time may serve as a deterrent, but charging drunk passengers for the expenses related to their poor conduct onboard strikes me as the ideal way to deter bad behavior. Drunk Passenger Must Pay Up For Flight...
United Airlines CEO Downplays Frequent Flyer Mile Probe, Condemns Credit Card Competition Act
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is convinced that a Department of Transportation probe into the frequent flyer programs of US airlines will reveal that customers are happy with the programs and redemptions. Kirby also warned that the bipartisan Credit...
Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 Aborts Takeoff To Avoid Southwest Airlines 737-700 Collision
A close call in Nashville between an Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines 737 jet avoided catastrophe but serves as another wake-up call. BAN Incident: Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Forced To Abort Takeoff At High Speed To Avoid Southwest...
Official: United Airlines Will Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi On All Aircraft
United Airlines will introduce complimentary high-speed wi-fi across its network of mainline and regional jets utilizing Starlink. United Airlines Will Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi On All Aircraft Starting in 2025 Thanks to industry insiders like JonNYC, this news was...
United Airlines Suspends Amman Service Through End Of Schedule
Facing continued conflict in the region and questions over safety and demand, United Airlines is suspending its capital-to-capital service between Washington Dulles and Amman, Jordan. United Airlines Suspends Amman Service In 2022, United Airlines launched nonstop service between Washington...
The 10 Best Frequent Flyer Programs…United Airlines Is #3?!
Point.me has released a report on the world’s best frequent flyer programs, with a surprise “bronze” finish for United Airlines MileagePlus. Let’s unpack this list and explore the value of each of the top programs. The 10 Best Frequent...
Miss Congeniality: Angry American Airlines Passenger Spits And Shoves Her Way Through Baggage Claim
An irate American Airlines passenger became even more enraged when her fellow passengers protested her foul language and rude behavior while waiting for her baggage in Ohio. American Airlines Passenger Reacts Violently To Being Told To Watch Her Mouth...
Alaska Airlines Pilot’s Chilling Recollection Of 737 MAX 9 Blowout Flight
For the first time, we’re hearing from one of the pilots onboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, the Boeing 737 MAX 9 door blowout flight. Her recollection of what occurred onboard is chilling. Alaska Airlines Pilot Recounts Her Experience On...
White Guy Challenges Black Guy To An Onboard Fight, It Ends Badly For Him…
When a white guy got mad at a black guy for filming him on what appears to be a Scoot flight, he made the critical mistake of escalating the situation, focusing on race, throwing the first punch, and ended...
United Airlines Introduces Signature Regional Entrees In First Class
Flying on United Airlines out of a hub city? Keep an eye out for “signature regional entrees” served in first class, which offer a local taste and a welcome variation to the usual United meal options. Signature Regional Entrees...
A Fascinating Recollection Of 09/11 From Onboard A United Airlines Flight
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. I consciously try not to single out this day on the blog, but after reading the stirring recollection of an airline passenger on that fateful 9-11 day, I...
Is Siem Reap, Cambodia A Tourist Trap?
Is the vibrant city of Siem Reap, the gateway to the ancient temples of Angor, a Cambodian version of a tourist trap or something more? The answer is yes… Is Siem Reap, Cambodia A Tourist Trap? – A Photo...
Escaping The Brutal Southern California Heat At Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach…
We’ve experienced a triple-digit heat wave for several days in Southern California, but thankfully we found a bit of relief at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach this weekend…30º of relief actually. Weekend Escape To Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort...
Delta Air Lines A350-900 Collides With CRJ-900 In Atlanta, Slicing Tail Off
A Delta Air Lines A350-900 bound for Tokyo “made contact” with the tail of a Delta Connection CRJ-900 in Atlanta, causing damage to both aircraft including slicing the tail off the smaller regional jet. Details: Delta Air Lines A350-900...
The New Coke Problem: Gary Kelly Ousted From Southwest Airlines Board
With the announcement that Executive Chairman Gary Kelly will step down, Southwest Airlines has caved into activist investor Elliott Investment Management. But Southwest Airlines must zealously guard against a “New Coke” disaster as it seeks a return to profitability....
