There are two stories in one here. The first is how an inebriated man had a total meltdown on a flight, so bad that he had to be dragged off the flight by several cops. But the second story...
United Airlines Grants Me 1K Status Extension…

United Airlines has extended my MileagePlus Premier 1K status for another year… How I Received A Premier 1K Status Extension From United Airlines When I wrote in late 2024 about how I was losing my United 1K status, some...
Honoring The Life Of Ian Epstein, Flight Attendant Who Died in American Airlines 5342 Crash

When deaths occur on a mass scale, there is a tendency to focus on numbers rather than people. But every life has a story and today I want to focus on Ian Epstein, one of the flight attendants who...
United Airlines Fuels More Speculation After “Denial” Of Merger Talks With JetBlue

United Airlines’ denial of merger talks with JetBlue won’t do much to silence rumors that United is actively considering the acquisition of JetBlue. Is United Airlines Considering A Merger Or Acquisition Of JetBlue? Chatter about a JetBlue – United...
Review: Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch

Yes, there are better hotels in St. Louis, but I thought the Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch served its purpose well and was quite convenient with friendly service and a nice gym. Hyatt Regency St. Louis At...
554-Pound Rapper Sues Lyft After Driver Says She Was Too Big To Get In His Car

A morbidly obese rapper from Detroit has sued Lyft, the ridesharing app, after her driver refused to transport her, telling her she was too big for his Mercedes Benz. Rapper Sues Lyft After Driver Tells Her She Was Too...
Photo Essay: My Reflection On The California Wildfires

I spent a couple of weeks in Pennsylvania for work and missed the recent fires in Southern California…it was only this week that I finally took a moment to drive through Altadena, California (just eight minutes from my home)...
Irregularities Emerge In Aftermath Of American Airlines 5342 Crash

As investigators begin to put the pieces of the puzzle together concerning the collision of an Army Black Hawk helicopter with an American Airlines regional jet, there are several key details that have emerged that make it impossible to...
British Airways Backpedals On Meal Service Cutbacks

British Airways will complete its rollback of two unpopular meal service experiments in its business and first class cabins next month that left its premium passengers angry and upset. British Airways Ends Unpopular Meal Service Experiments In Business +...
Crew Of Downed American Airlines Flight 5342 Identified

The four-member flight crew of American Airlines flight 5342, operated by a PSA CRJ-700, has been identified. Four-Member Crew Of Downed American Airlines Jet Revealed American Eagle flight 5342 from Wichita, Kansas collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter 400ft...
Trump Blames American Airlines Crash On DEI, Obama, Biden, And Buttigieg

President Trump came out swinging this morning, blaming the deadly crash of a US Army helicopter into an American Airlines regional jet on his Democratic predecessors and on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy. Trump Offers His Thoughts On...
United Airlines Upgrades Meal Service To Hawaii In All Cabins

United Airlines is (finally) upgrading meal service onboard its longhaul Hawaii flights, with new menus and new drinks in business, premium economy, and economy class. Meal Service Upgrades For Longer United Airlines Hawaii Flights Let’s start with the forward...
United Airlines Introduces New Premium Cabin Nut Mix

Out with the almonds and broken cashews, in with the pecans…and pretzels? For the first time in decades, United Airlines is changing its premium cabin nut mix. New Premium Cabin Nut Mix On United Airlines Will Include Pretzels If...
United Airlines Adds Crafthouse Cocktails To Onboard Drink Menu

United Airlines is upgrading its onboard selection of adult beverages with new cocktail options set to roll out on all routes starting next month including mai tais, espresso martinis, and a new cocktail exclusively for United called the moonlighter....
Senate Confirms Sean Duffy, Trump’s Pick For Secretary Of Transportation

UPDATE: Sean Duffy has been confirmed by a 77-22 Senate vote, with many Democrats voting against him after he signaled support for President Trump’s freeze on federal funding (which was rolled back today). He has already been sworn in:...
Cryptic Instagram Post From United Airlines

I received a rather cryptic post from United Airlines shared via Instagram Stories and wonder what it could mean? United Airlines Teases Announcement On Instagram Stories This popped up in my stories feed last week. It was so strange...
Great Coffee In Northwest Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas surprised me in a very positive way: it is home to many excellent coffee shops. Best Coffee In Northwest Arkansas My first coffee was at a café called Calmo, in Rogers. CALMO Coffee 3704 West Walnut Street,...
Concorde 2.0? Boom Supersonic XB-1 Jet Breaks Sound Barrier During California Test Flight

Boom Supersonic moved one step closer to re-introducing supersonic passenger service after another successful test flight on Monday of its XB-1 prototype jet. But this test was special, marking the first time a civilian aircraft has broken the sound...
Review: Hyatt House Bentonville – Rogers, Arkansas

I was warned about this property, chose to ignore the warning, and understood why I was warned to avoid the Hyatt House Bentonville – Rogers. But you know something? It wasn’t bad at all and there was one redeeming...
Spirit Airlines Bans “Lewd” Body Art And See-Through Clothing

Spirit Airlines has updated its contract of carriage and included in the update are stricter and more clearly defined rules concerning acceptable dress and appearance onboard. I commend Spirit for this dress code update. Spirit Airlines Updates Dress Code...