The legal answer may be yes, but is a regional carrier like PSA operating under the American Eagle brand really not properly described as American Airlines? With regional carriers so ubiquitous, the line has been blurred and the idea...
Flight Attendants Detail “Weight Police” At Emirates
Emirates has carefully cultivated its image as a glamorous carrier through fancy bars and showers onboard, spacious first class suites, and according to several flight attendants, the weight police. Emirates’ “Weight Police” Inspires Fear In Flight Attendants In addition...
Boeing The Victor In Qatar Airways – Airbus Dispute
As Qatar Airways and Airbus face off in a row that has turned nasty, Boeing has been the primary beneficiary, today securing an order for up to 100 aircraft. Boeing Scores Huge Qatar Airways Order, Deepening Qatar Rift With...
Marriott Says “Bonvoy Rewards Service Fee” Was An Innocent Mistake (Really?)
Free nights are not really free with Marriott Bonvoy. That is because the hotel conglomerate allows individual hotels to tack on fees to award stays. But you’ve really got to watch for the hidden fees, as some travelers recently...
Nurse Flight Attendant Helps Deliver Baby On United Airlines Flight To Washington, DC
United Airlines flight 997 from Accra to Washington Dulles arrived with one more passenger on the manifest than when it departed after an expectant mother gave birth to a healthy baby boy with the help of a doctor and...
British Airways Promises Free Snacks In Shorthaul Economy Class
As British Airways emerges from the pandemic, it will continue to offer free bottled water and snacks in economy while also promising a number of other changes intended to restore its image as a premium carrier. Free Snacks, Bottled...
Review: Grand Hyatt Washington, DC
During my last trip to the District of Columbia, I spent the night at the Grand Hyatt Washington, DC. While not luxurious, it is extremely convenient and remains a hotel I will return to. Grand Hyatt Washington, DC Review...
Idiocy: Selling United Airlines Business Class Upgrades On eBay…
A word of wisdom: don’t sell your United Airlines PlusPoints (upgrades). Don’t buy them either. It’s one of the quickest ways to ensure your MileagePlus account will be shut down and your status and miles forfeited. One chef may...
Man Sentenced To Six Months In Prison For Groping American Airlines Flight Attendant
A Canadian citizen faces six moths in prison after pleading guilty to groping an American Airlines flight attendant last August. Man Jailed For Six Months After Admitting To Groping American Airlines Flight Attendant The incident took place on American...
Will British Airways Become A More Premium Carrier?
The CEO of British Airways is promising that his carrier will become more premium as it emerges from the pandemic. But what does he actually mean? British Airways Promises Renewed Focus On Premium Speaking to employees in a video...
Elon Musk Offers Teen $5K To Stop Tracking His Private Jet On Twitter
An enterprising teen received a direct message from world’s richest man, Elon Musk, on Twitter with an attractive offer: delete your Twitter account tracking my private jet and I’ll send you $5,000. Elon Musks Offers Teen $5K To Stop...
Review: United Club San Francisco (SFO – E Gates)
The United Club lounge in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) near the E Gates may not have the charm of the other two SFO United Clubs, but gets the basics rights with plenty of natural light, a decent selection...
The Only Country Whose Name In English Ends In H
I commend Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider for an amazing 40-game winning streak, during which the contestant racked up more than $1.3 million. It was a fun travel question that proved perplexing and finally led to defeat. Travel-Related Final Jeopardy Question...
Man Pronounces Prophetic Judgement On Spirit Airlines Staff At Las Vegas…Over Carry-On Fee
A man has been arrested for arguing with Spirit Airlines staff over carry-on item fees at Las Vegas Airport, at one point pronouncing prophetic judgement on gate agents for charging him for his carry-on bags. The Prophet: Carry-On Fee...
Review: United Club Denver West (DEN)
This lounge is temporarily closed as it undergoes renovation. United Airlines is in the midst of many exciting changes at Denver International Airport concerning lounges, but for now you are stuck with one “real” lounge, the United Club West...
United Airlines Will Trial New Polaris Service On Select Flights
As travelers return to the skies and competitors like American Airlines and Delta Air Lines restore pre-pandemic service elements to their longhaul premium products, United Airlines will trial a new Polaris service flow on select flights next month. United...
American Airlines Flight Attendant Upgrades His Girlfriend To First Class After Takeoff, Sits Down Next To Her, Spends Flight Loudly Chatting…
Have we discovered another reason why the union representing American Airlines flight attendants demanded cutbacks in beverage and meal service onboard: so flight attendants can upgrade and fraternize with their significant others? American Airlines Flight Attendant Upgrades Girlfriend, Spends...
Last British Airways 747 Becomes A “Party Plane”
The last British Airways 747-400 has a new home on the English countryside and has been converted into a party plane. Final British Airways 747 Now A Party Plane On English Countryside British Airways accelerated the retirement of its...
Turkish Airlines Cancels Over 1,000 Flights After Blizzard Closes Istanbul Airport
A blizzard in Istanbul forced the closure of Istanbul Airport as crews worked around the clock to clear up accumulated snow. An airport roof also collapsed under the weight of the snowfall. Turkish Airlines was forced to cancel over...
Spirit Airlines Challenges Delta Air Lines In Salt Lake City
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines will challenge Delta Air Lines in Delta’s fortress Salt Lake City hub. Spirit Airlines Adds Salt Lake City Flights Later this spring, Spirit Airlines will launch new service from Salt Lake City (SLC), an airport...
