I don’t have a TV at home, but several of you have shared this clip with me, so let’s explore Tucker Carlson’s extended attack against United Airlines on his Fox News program last night. Tucker Carlson Attacks New United...
United Airlines Considers Outsourcing Catering Workers While Lavishing Bonuses On Executives
Catering workers picketed at Denver International Airport yesterday after United Airlines hinted it is considering replacing them with cheaper contractors as soon as it legally can. United Airlines May Outsource Catering Workers At Its Flight Kitchens To be clear,...
United Airlines Trials Free Messaging Onboard
United Airlines will trial free messaging onboard a number of popular apps on select Boeing 737 aircraft next week. United Airlines Will Offer Free Messaging Onboard Select Aircraft From April 12 – 18, 2021 United will test a new...
Review: Lufthansa Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
During my recent international connection in Washington, DC I had time between flights to go lounge hopping. This review focuses on the Lufthansa Lounge at Washington Dulles (IAD). Lufthansa Lounge Washington Dulles Review Lufthansa actually has two lounges at...
Spirit Airlines Backtracks On Blame For Mask Incident
Yesterday I wrote about a pregnant mother who was kicked off a Spirit Airlines flight with her husband and children because her two-year-old allegedly could not keep her mask on. Spirit Airlines initially blamed the parents but has since...
JetBlue’s Impressive Transatlantic Economy Class Product
While economy class, one some levels, will always be economy class, JetBlue has certainly enticed me with details over its new transatlantic service offerings behind the curtain. JetBlue Unveils Transatlantic Economy Class Product First, I just love the press...
777-200s Retired on JAL While United Activates 767-400s
With Boeing 777-200s featuring Pratt & Whitney engines still grounded worldwide, JAL has opted to simply retire them a year ahead of schedule while United Airlines is flying them to storage and re-activating the 767-400. Which Airlines Fly 777-200...
Pregnant Mother With Disabled Son Kicked Off Spirit Airlines Flight Because Her Two-Year-Old Didn’t Wear Mask (While Eating Yogurt)
In what appears to be another ridiculous lack of common sense on the part of Spirit Airlines, a family was removed because their two-year-old could not keep a mask on while eating yogurt. Spirit Airlines Kicks Off Another Family...
United Airlines Targets Women, People Of Color In New Pilot Recruitment Campaign
United Airlines will prioritize women and people of color as it begins recruiting pilots to fill an impending wave of retirements over the next decade. United Airlines To Restart Pilot Training Program, Focus On Diversity In February 2020, United...
United Airlines Attempts To Sidestep Political Landmine
In a carefully-worded statement, United Airlines attempts to diffuse growing controversy over Republican-led changes to state voting laws by expressing broad platitudes about voting rights plus criticism over claims of voter fraud. United Airlines Believes In “Easier And More...
Review: United Club Washington Dulles (IAD – C7)
During my recent international connection in Washington, DC I had time between flights to go lounge hopping. This review focuses on the C7 United Club at Washington Dulles. United Club Washington Dulles Review (C7) If you are making an...
Unprofessional: Southwest Flight Attendant Dances After Couple Removed For Mask Violation
People don’t get thrown off airplanes for wearing masks (usually), so I’m not defending the couple removed. But the childish antics of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant remind me of why I tend to avoid that carrier. Unprofessional Southwest...
Delta Fills Middle Seats After Mass Cancellations On Easter
Delta has announced that that it will stop blocking middle seats effective May 1st, but got a head start yesterday after 77 flights were cancelled and 209 delayed due to a pilot shortage. Adverse effects to the COVID-19 vaccine...
Lufthansa Returns To Iran
After a hiatus extending back before the pandemic, Lufthansa is resuming service to the Islamic Republic of Iran later this month. Lufthansa Will Resume Service To Iran On January 8 2020, Iranian forces shot down a Ukraine International Airlines...
Great Coffee In Miami International Airport (MIA)
I recently had a brief layover in Miami found a great coffee just a few paces from my gate. Great Coffee In Miami International Airport (MIA) Stepping off my American Airlines flight from Los Angeles, I noticed Versailles right...
Review: United Airlines 787-8 Polaris Business Class [2021]
In February, I traveled to London on United Airlines to attend a funeral. My outbound journey was via Chicago O’Hare and inbound journey via Washington Dulles. Both flights were on a 787-8, though I had the old configuration on...
Texas Lieutenant Governor Mocks American Airlines
Learning from Delta Air Lines’ indecisiveness in Georgia, American Airlines quickly condemned a new voting law Texas legislators are considering. The mocking response from the Texas Lieutenant Governor’s office underscores the contentious nature of this debate. What Is Senate...
Death At The Capitol On Good Friday
Christians around the world celebrate Good Friday today, the day on which Jesus died. It is a day of remembrance not just for God’s sacrifice, but for the injustice of those human agents who perpetrated it. Sadly, another death...
CDC: It’s Safe To Travel If You’re Vaccinated
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has backtracked and now says it is safe for Americans who are vaccinated to travel both domestically and internationally. Thank goodness the politics caught up with the science. CDC: Vaccinated Americans Are...
Jill Biden Plays Flight Attendant, Pranks Press Pool
Apparently First Lady Jill Biden enjoys a good April Fool’s joke, as dressed up like a flight attendant named “Jasmine” and handed out ice cream bars during a flight from California to Washington, DC. Jill Biden Pranks Press Pool...
