A China Eastern 737-800 crashed in Southern China this morning, with fears mounting that all 132 passengers and crew onboard are dead. China Eastern 737-800 Crash – What Happened To MU5735? Here’s what we know so far about the...
Leveraging Capital One Transfer Bonus For LifeMiles Award Travel
If you have not started thinking about your summer travel, I do have to warn you it may be too late…but don’t despair: with some flexibility you can still find space and a transfer bonus from Capital One plus...
Russian “Doomsday” Plane On Standby As Putin Orders Nuclear Drills
There are many aviation angles to the War in Ukraine, though the latest is perhaps the most sinister. Russia is dusting off its aging fleet of “doomsday” planes as an increasingly erratic President Vladimir Putin has reportedly ordered military...
American Airlines Will Resume Alcohol Sales In Economy Class
After a multi-year hiatus, American Airlines will become the last U.S. airline to resume alcohol sales onboard. Alcohol Sales On American Airlines Set To Resume During the pandemic, U.S. airlines cut alcohol sales in economy class, citing the mask...
Alaska Congressman Dies On Alaska Airlines Flight
Don Young, 88, the long-serving Congressman representing Alaska’s lone seat in the House of Representatives, died on Friday after losing consciousness on an Alaska Airlines flight. Don Young, Longest Serving Congressman From Alaska, Dies On Alaksa Airlines Flight Young...
Review: Delta Sky Club Detroit (DTW – C Concourse)
Before my Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam, I had time to visit all five Sky Club locations in Detroit’s beautiful McNamara Terminal. This review highlights the C Concourse Club. Delta Sky Club Detroit (DTW) C Concourse Review This...
Delusional Punk Will Sue Delta Air Lines Over His Right To Wear Explicit Hoodie Onboard
Here’s a funny one: a young man is suing Delta because they forced him to remove his “F*ck Joe Biden” hoodie and banned him from future flights when he initially refused (and also refused to wear his mask). This...
First Look: Finnair A330 Premium Economy Class
On my Finnair A330 flight to London I also had a chance to check out the carrier’s new premium economy class, which offers a more traditional seat than in business class and represents an ideal compromise between economy and...
Review: Delta Sky Club Detroit (DTW – A18)
Before my Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam, I had time to visit all five Sky Club locations in Detroit’s beautiful McNamara Terminal. This review highlights the A18 Club. Delta Sky Club Detroit (DTW) A18 Review Closed throughout the...
Man Ejected From JetBlue Flight Even After Removing “Let’s Go Brandon” Mask, Blames “Triggered” Flight Attendant
If this “Let’s Go Brandon” mask story really did occur as told by the passenger, I have a big problem with an oversensitive JetBlue flight attendant. Man Thrown Off JetBlue Flight Even After Removing “Let’s Go Brandon” Mask Video...
Scam: Fake Housekeeping Staff “Inspect” Your Hotel Room, Loot It Instead
A woman has been arrested for posing as a member of hotel housekeeping staff then looting the room she claimed to need to inspect. It’s an important reminder to be vigilant, even in situations which appear innocent. Fake Housekeeping...
Clever Or Crass? Woman Hooks Footrest Onto Her Southwest Airlines Tray Table
A video on TikTok has gone viral of a woman getting “comfortable” on what appears to be a Southwest Airlines flight with her own footrest. Are portable footrests, bare feet, and a massive inflatable travel pillow off-limits or reasonable...
U.S. Senate Votes To End Mask Mandate (Does It Matter?)
A majority of the Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate has voted to scrap the transportation mask mandate, a largely symbolic move that further suggests the days of masks on airplanes are winding down. Majority In U.S. Senate Vote To Eliminate Mask...
Will U.S. Carriers Add Fuel Surcharges To Award Redemptions?
Let me put it this way: if they can get away with it, U.S. airlines will certainly tack on fuel surcharges to award redemptions. But it likely won’t be in same manner as British Airways and Emirates. Facing Higher...
United Airlines CEO Reflects On War In Ukraine
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has called the war in Ukraine a “human tragedy” and explained how it is impacting his airline. CEO Kirby Discusses War In Ukraine And Its Impact On United Airlines In a video message to...
Bilt Rewards Adds United Airlines And Cathay Pacific As Transfer Partners
Bilt Rewards is adding two exciting new transfer partners, including United Airlines MileagePlus and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. With the addition of United, Bilt now offers transfers to two major U.S. airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines, making it...
Air Serbia Reducing Moscow Flights After Condemnation From Ukraine
While other carriers have cut back flights to Moscow, Air Serbia has ramped them up, doubling daily flights to Moscow and adding its flagship wide body aircraft to the route. But after intense criticism from Ukraine and its European...
Review: Delta Sky Club Detroit (DTW – A68)
Before my Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam, I had time to visit all five Sky Club locations in Detroit’s beautiful McNamara Terminal. This review highlights the A68 Club. Delta Sky Club Detroit (DTW) A68 Review Closed throughout the...
A Tale Of Two Delta A350s
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the...
U.S. DOT Forbids SkyWest From Ending Service To 29 Cities
Days after SkyWest announced that it would end service to 29 cities due to an ongoing pilot shortage, the U.S. Department of Transportation has blocked the plan, arguing the carrier must continue to serve each city until a replacement...
