For this year’s final Meal of the Week, I count down my top 10 airline meals of 2021. To be clear, these are only the best meals I have enjoyed over the last year, not my top 10 all-time...
World’s Most Powerful Flight Attendant Chooses Fear Over Science
Sara Nelson, often called the world’s most powerful flight attendant, is upset that the top U.S. scientists have reduced COVID-19 isolation from 10 days to five days. What ever happened to trusting in scientists? Sara Nelson Stokes Fear Over...
My Top 10 Airline Lounges Of 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the 10 best airport lounges I visited in 2021. Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but...
JetBlue Proactively Cancels 1,288 Flights
JetBlue is proactively cancelling 1,288 flights over the next two weeks as it continues to suffer from a crew shortage it blames on the omicron variant. JetBlue Is Proactively Cancelling 1,288 Flights In a memo to pilots and flight...
Review: Singapore Airlines A350 Business Class Singapore – Los Angeles
My 15-hour Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore to Los Angeles flew by with great service, great food, and a comfortable rest onboard the Airbus A350 in business class. Singapore Airlines A350 Long Haul Business Class Review Singapore Airlines A350 Configurations...
Woman Drags Flight Attendant By Ponytail, Punches Another In Face On Raucous Spirit Airlines Flight
A woman has been accused of dragging a flight attendant down the aisle by her ponytail and punching another in the face on a raucous Spirit Airlines flight from Florida after two passengers turned down her lewd advances. Angry...
Willard Hotel Washington, DC Again At The Center Of Political Maelstrom
The storied Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, which became the de facto headquarters of the Union Army during the U.S. Civil War, again finds itself the scene of controversy as members of Congress seek to understand to what lengths...
Photo Essay: Christmas At The Willard Hotel
The Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC is a stunning hotel year around, but particularly during the Christmas season. I took some photos during a recent visit of the beautiful holiday decorations that adorned the ornate lobby. Christmas At...
“Sit Down Karen…You’re Going To Jail!” (Hijinks On Delta Flight From Florida)
Somehow I missed this over the Christmas holiday, but a boisterous passenger really made a scene on a Delta flight only to be schooled by another passenger. That led to assault and the police meeting the aircraft. All ostensibly...
Delays, Cancellations Continue To Impact U.S. Airlines
Monday marked another very rough operational day for many U.S. airlines. Will today be any better? Winter Storms, Omicron Hit U.S. Airlines Hard Airlines continue to blame bad weather and the omicron variant for flight delays and cancellations, as...
Report: Emirates 777 Nearly Crashed Due To Pilot Error
A sobering report suggests that an Emirates 777 came within 200 feet of crashing in Dubai due to pilot error. This report is not confirmed, but numerous data points suggest something went terribly wrong aboard EK231. Did EK231 Nearly...
How I Nearly Ruined Christmas But Lufthansa Saved It…
Folks, I flubbed my big moment under the spotlight and very nearly ruined Christmas for my wife’s side of the family…but thankfully Lufthansa saved the day, with literally only seconds to spare. I Choked. Lufthansa Saved Christmas As I...
Why Did A Delta Air Lines A330 Fly Halfway To China Only To Turn Back To Seattle?
A Delta Air Lines flight from Seattle to Shanghai mysteriously turned around halfway to China, citing new aircraft regulations that Chinese authorities deny. The culprit appears to be new aircraft cleaning requirements specific to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport. Delta...
When Desmond Tutu Was Subject To Secondary Screening At Johannesburg Airport
Flashpoint 1986. Desmond Tutu, the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Nobel laureate, and freedom fighter was traveling to Cape Town from Jan Smuts International Airport in Johannesburg. Hundreds of passengers streamed through the airport security checkpoint. None were stopped...
Born To Die. My 2021 Christmas Reflection
Death has stared us in the face in a particularly pernicious way during the pandemic. Not only has it made us value what we often take for granted, it has drawn our attention to the death of many things...
My Family Christmas Trip In Lufthansa First Class
Almost as rare as a unicorn sighting, a trio of award seats opened up in Lufthansa First Class from San Francisco to Frankfurt, allowing me to treat my family to one of my favorite airline products in the world...
Christmas Meltdown Continues At Delta And United
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have already cancelled hundreds of flights this morning, as staffing shortages impact flight operations over the Christmas holiday. Christmas Meltdown Plagues Delta Air Lines And United Airlines As of noon ET, Delta Air...
All The 2021 Airline Holiday Videos
Christmas has arrived; another year has passed and we are still battling a global pandemic. Even so, a number of airlines have released holiday videos for 2021. I have compiled them into one place for your viewing pleasure. I wish each...
Ciao Bruno! Farewell To A Hairstyling Legend
Today marks the end of an era for a very dear friend. Renowned hairstylist Bruno Meglio is retiring and my life has been so richly blessed for knowing him. Bruno and I first met almost 25 years ago. He was...
Passenger Upset That Flight Attendant Tucked Him In…
When I hear airline passengers complain about good service, I really do think that no good deed goes unpunished. To the United Airlines flight attendant at the heart of this: please continue to place blankets over passengers. It represents...
