I flew on United Airlines from Hong Kong to Bangkok in premium economy (what United brands as Premium Plus) on a Boeing 787, a short but pleasant daytime flight. United Airlines 787-9 “Premium Plus” Premium Economy Class Review (HKG-BKK)...
After Frontier’s Fatal Runway Strike, Passengers Fled Smoke-Filled Jet With Bags
A horrific runway death at Denver turned into another emergency evacuation in which passengers were told to leave their bags behind and some took them anyway. That second part is not the tragedy, but it is the problem we...
Millionaire Influencer Mocks Laid-Off Spirit Airlines Employee Asking Him For Help
Thousands of Spirit Airlines workers lost their careers overnight. An apparently-popular influencer named James Charles apparently thought that was the perfect moment to mock one of them for asking for help. James Charles Mocks Laid-Off Spirit Airlines Worker, Then...
Hong Kong Airport To Tsim Sha Tsui Via A25 Bus (1/10 The Price Of Uber, Almost As Fast)
Just a short travel note here on travel to and from Hong Kong International Airport. As tempting as it is to use Uber or taxi, if you’re willing to step on a bus you can get to your destination...
CDC Preparing Quarantine Flight For Americans Trapped On Deadly Hantavirus Cruise Ship
The latest aviation mission involving the U.S. government is not a military evacuation or prisoner swap. It is a CDC-coordinated quarantine flight involving Americans trapped aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship drifting off the Canary Islands. CDC Plans U.S. Evacuation...
My Dismal 737 MAX 9 First Class Flight On United Airlines…
After a string of excellent flights on United Airlines, I experienced a pretty dismal one flying from Chicago to Los Angeles on a 737 MAX 9 in first class…it really left me shaking my head. I Finally Had A...
Amsterdam Bans Airline Ads As Flying Becomes The New Smoking
Amsterdam has decided the problem with climate change is…airline advertisements. Amsterdam Bans Airline Ads In Climate Crackdown Amsterdam has officially banned public advertising for airlines, cruise ships, fossil fuel products, and even meat as part of a broader push...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Hong Kong (HKG)
I’ll just come right out and say that I found the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Lounge in Hong Kong to be very underwhelming and inferior to the United Club, the other Star Alliance Gold Lounge in HKG, but that may...
“I Chewed Him Out!” Delta Passenger Confronted For Sticking Used Gum In Seatback Pocket
It really takes a strong sense of entitlement and glaring lack of respect for others to believe you are justified in spitting out your chewing gum and placing it in you seatback pocket. Have people lost their minds? Passenger...
German Tourist Wins Lawsuit After Losing Resort “Towel Wars” At Pool
The great European “towel wars” have now escalated into actual litigation and a victory for a German tourist. German Tourist Awarded Damages After Losing Hotel Pool “Towel Wars” A German tourist has won nearly €1,000 in compensation after a...
Review: United Club Hong Kong (HKG)
My visit to the Hong Kong United Club brought back happy memories from decades past and is one of the best United Clubs in the system. United Club Hong Kong Review (HKG) Prior to my flight to Bangkok, I...
Delta Air Lines Addresses Rumors Amid Reports Of Broader Corporate Cuts
Rumors of layoffs at Delta Air Lines have been swirling for days, particularly involving the carrier’s IT division. After receiving an anonymous tip alleging massive cuts, I reached out to Delta directly and received an official response along with...
Confession: I Absolutely “Mermaid” On Empty Flights
Apparently there is a new airline slang term floating around called “mermaiding.” I had never heard the word before this week, but after reading about it, I realized I may be guilty of one version of it…though certainly not...
Of Course He Does: Ryanair CEO Wants Airports To Stop Selling Cheap Beer Before Flights
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary wants airports to crack down on alcohol sales before flights, portraying himself as a crusader against drunk and disorderly passengers. Forgive me if I’m skeptical. Ryanair CEO Calls For Airport Alcohol Crackdown Before Flights Michael...
Review: United Airlines 777-300ER Polaris Business Class San Francisco To Hong Kong (2026 Vs. 2018)
This is a fun review because I’ll be reviewing the same United Airlines Polaris Business Class cabin on the same aircraft (777-300ER) on the same route (SFO-HKG) with the same flight number (UA869), but eight years after my first...
Delta Eliminates Beverage Service On Hundreds Of Short Flights, Expands It On Longer Routes
Delta Air Lines is cutting inflight snack and beverage service on hundreds of short flights, and while this is hardly catastrophic on its own, it feels like another small step in the wrong direction for an airline that markets...
American Airlines Upgrades Main Cabin Food And Snack Menu In Push To Improve Economy Class
American Airlines is refreshing its buy-on-board menu in economy class, and while its onboard menu will still lag competitors, it is another sign the carrier is finally paying attention to the onboard experience, even for the people sitting in...
Flying Blue Fixes A Brutal Expiration Policy After One Client Nearly Lost 400,000 Miles
Flying Blue just made a small but important change that fixes one of the most annoying parts of its loyalty program. Flying Blue Simplifies Mileage Expiration Policy Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue program has updated its mileage expiration policy, and...
American Airlines Pilots Open To Takeover Talks, Say “Any Path Forward” Is On The Table
The union representing pilots at American Airlines is now openly entertaining the idea that the airline might be better off being taken over. American Airlines Pilots Open Door To Takeover As Pressure On Management Intensifies As flagged by View...
Southwest Airlines Finally Pays Flight Attendant Nearly $1 Million After 9-Year Abortion Case
After nearly a decade of litigation, the long-running case between Southwest Airlines and a pro-life flight attendant has finally reached a new milestone: the money has been paid…to the tune of nearly $1 million. Southwest Airlines Finally Pays Flight...
