Like the Grand Hyatt Erawan a few doors down, the St. Regis Bangkok is a very nice, somewhat old-school Bangkok luxury hotel where I enjoyed a one-night stay including an outstanding breakfast buffet. St. Regis Bangkok Review For 40,000...
Review: Starlux A321neo Business Class (Lie-Flat Luxury On A Short Flight)
I enjoyed a short but sweet flight on Starlux from Taipei to Bangkok on the A321neo in business class. While not as luxe as the A350-900, it was nevertheless a very nice flight with great food and excellent service....
Delta Just Ordered Dozens Of Widebody Jets. So Where Will They Fly?
Delta Air Lines has quietly positioned itself for the next decade of longhaul growth, and unlike some headline-grabbing route announcements, this one starts with the hardware. Delta’s Widebody Buying Spree: Where Will All Those New A350s And 787s Fly?...
SAS Expands Longhaul Network With New Dubai, Phuket, And Krabi Routes
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is continuing its post-restructuring rebuild with a fresh round of longhaul growth, this time with routes to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. SAS Adds Dubai And Thailand Routes As It Builds Longhaul Momentum SAS will...
United Airlines Teases Premium “Coastliner” A321neo With Lie-Flat Seats
After years of promise and speculation about narrowbody lie-flat seats at United Airlines, it looks like the airline may finally be ready to receive a “Coastliner” A321 aircraft that will represent a genuinely premium upgrade on its transcontinental routes....
American Airlines Announces Return To Venezuela
American Airlines has announced plans to resume service to Venezuela after a nearly seven year hiatus, but has not revealed any details about its service resumption. American Airlines Plans Daily Service To Venezuela U.S. carriers suspended service to Venezuela...
White House Clarifies Trump’s “Ban” On Canadian-Made Jets
Angry at what he sees as a slow certification process for Gulfstream jets in Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a decree (on social media of course) “decertifying” aircraft made in Canada and threatened 50% tariffs on future...
Turkish Airlines Self-Upgraders Allowed To Stay In Business Class…But Denied Meals
There are bold travelers, and then there are travelers who boldly wander into business class and hope no one notices… Turkish Airlines Self-Upgraders Got Caught…And Then Got Nothing I’ll admit it: most of us have looked at an empty...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Tell Me Why They’ve Lost Faith In Leadership…And Why They Hate The A321XLR
My conversation with flight attendants on a recent American Airlines flight demonstrates the trust deficit with leadership and the lack of vision and respect that are necessary for AA to start seriously chasing United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. ...
United Trolls American With “AAdvantage, United” Chicago Billboard Campaign
United Airlines has rolled out a new digital ad campaign across Chicago, which it says spotlights its strong performance in 2025 but does so by trolling American Airlines with an “AAdvantage, United” quip. United Trolls American In Chicago With...
KLM Reverses Tel Aviv Decision Again As Middle East Tensions Escalate
KLM is once again adjusting its Middle East network, and the back-and-forth underscores just how fragile airline planning remains in a volatile region. KLM Flip-Flops On Middle East Service As Tel Aviv Remains Suspended KLM has reversed course yet...
I Survived The American Airlines Meltdown…But My Flight Didn’t Arrive Until 2:33 AM
I flew in the midst of the storm yesterday–the operational storm that American Airlines has been battling for several days–and actually made it home…but it was very, very late. Flying American Airlines In The Middle Of Its Operational Chaos...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Revolt, Say “Leadership Is The Problem”
The turbulence at American Airlines is not just operational or financial, it is internal. A scathing letter from the union representing flight attendants exposes a deep credibility problem that AA’s currently leadership likely will not be able to overcome....
Philippine Airlines 777 Crew Forced To Scoop Human Waste Mid-Flight After Total Toilet Failure. Was The Alternative Worse?
It was disgusting, yes, but before rushing to outrage over Philippine Airlines’ lavatory failure, it is worth carefully examining what actually happened and whether continuing the flight may have been the least bad option available. Philippine Airlines Lavatory Failure:...
Review: Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei (TPE – Terminal 2)
The flagship Starlux Galactic Lounge in Terminal 2 of Taipei’s Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is meant to evoke a futuristic space port. With an a la carte menu, small buffet, restrooms, showers, and great service, this lounge represents...
Review: Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei (TPE – Terminal 1)
Starlux offers a cozy but comfortable lounge in Terminal 1 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), with an a la carte menu and buffet. Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei Terminal 1 Review (TPE) After checking in for my Starlux...
American Airlines Profit Plunges, But Is Its Premium Pivot Finally Real?
American Airlines just reported its 2025 results, and while the headline profit number looks ugly, the more interesting story is what AA is trying to become, and whether it can actually earn a revenue premium for it. American Airlines...
The End Of An Era: Southwest Ends Open Seating, Launches New Boarding Process
After more than 50 years of the most distinctive boarding process in U.S. aviation, Southwest Airlines is finally ending open seating and rolling out assigned seats and a new boarding structure that looks nothing like the airline most of...
US Lawyer Died On Delta Flight To Heathrow. UK Court Explains What Happened.
A US lawyer died suddenly while flying to London on Delta Air Lines, and a recent inquest in a London courtroom has now concluded that her death was due to “misadventure” linked to an undiagnosed heart condition in combination...
United Backs Up Its Chicago Threat With Record 750 Daily Flights At O’Hare
Just days after CEO Scott Kirby vowed to draw a “line in the sand” at Chicago O’Hare, United Airlines has unveiled what that line actually looks like. United Responds To American With Record 750 Daily Flights At O’Hare In...
