A freak accident in Lima, Peru that saw a fire truck collide with a LATAM Airbus A320-200 on an active runway has resulted in the death of two firemen, although all passengers and crewmembers onboard survived. Fire Truck Strikes...
Review: Chef Geoff’s IAD (Priority Pass Restaurant)
I returned to Chef Geoff’s at Washington Dulles last week for dinner and wanted to update my review of this Priority Pass restaurant. I’m happy to report the food was excellent. I arrived at 8:45 pm ahead of my...
United Airlines Promises Better Onboard Meals. Here’s A Preview.
United Airlines has acknowledged that its in-flight meals have been slow to change but is promising new choices with more variety in the weeks ahead. Let’s take a look at what United Airlines is saying and preview five new...
Review: Air Algérie A330-200 Business Class
A big part of my visit to Algeria was flying the Algerian flag carrier, Air Algérie. While my expectations were frankly low, especially after my ground experience at the airport, I was very pleasantly surprised with the onboard product...
Star Alliance Loyalty Program Offers Great Arbitrage Potential
I suppose I’m just dreaming, but dormant Star Alliance could really differentiate itself with its own loyalty program and a transferable currency that would build serious brand engagement and loyalty. While unlikely to ever happen, there is great potential...
Why Dual Citizens Should Avoid Travel To Russia
Dual citizens who may be considering a trip to Russia should think twice. A new decree signed by Vladimir Putin may put them on the front lines in Ukraine. Putin Signs Orders Making Dual Russian Citizens Eligible For Military...
United Airlines Will Reintroduce Polaris Ice Cream Sundae Service On Select Routes
At long last, the full ice cream sundae service is returning to United Airlines Polaris business class…but only on a few routes to begin. “Signature” Ice Cream Sundae Service Returns to United Airlines Polaris Business Class…On Four Routes To...
The Captain Has Turned On The Fasten Seatbelt Sign…Now Obey!
Cheat sheet for flying: when the captain turns on the fasten seatbelt sign, you fasten your seatbelt. A group of travelers on a flight to Singapore must have slept through that day in class and now find themselves in...
Review: Air Algérie VIP Lounge Algiers (ALG)
The Air Algérie Lounge in Algiers (ALG) was one of the oddest lounges I have ever visited, not so much because of the lounge itself but because of how eerily quiet it was. Air Algérie Lounge Algiers (ALG) Review...
As JetBlue Adds Paris Flights, Here’s What Is Still Missing
JetBlue promised to reshape the transatlantic landscape through competitive fares and to some extent it has done so, but with the carrier now announcing new service to Paris it really has a chance to disrupt the market…but that will...
Man Finds Himself Stuck In Middle Seat Between Mom, Dad, And Baby….
I don’t fault anyone for pre-reserving an aisle and window seat in hopes that the middle seat will stay empty, but I do wonder whether it is appropriate to keep that arrangement when a stranger is later assigned to...
Union Reminds Flight Attendants That They Must Check Out Of Layover Hotels, Settle Incidental Charges
A short memo caught my eye to United Airlines flight attendants from its union. Apparently, some flight attendants are not checking out of layover hotels and some may even be running up charges for incidental purchases and not settling...
Review: Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport
I used the Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport as my base during my time in Algeria. While not perfect, this full-service hotel was lovely, with generous accommodations, great benefits for Globalist members, and a superb gym and pool. Hyatt Regency...
Flavor Flav Unloads On Spirit Airlines Gate Agents In Las Vegas
Rapper Flavor Flav unloaded on a gate agent in Las Vegas after narrowly missing his Spirit Airlines flight. Did he have a point? Flavor Flav Captured On Video Cursing Out A Spirit Airlines Gate Agent In Las Vegas William...
A Remarkable 24 Hours In Algiers, Algeria
While you certainly need more than 24 hours to adequately explore a country or even a city, you can accomplish a lot in 24 hours. In this post, I will recount what I saw over a 24-hour period in...
United Airlines Will Pay $305,000 To Buddhist Pilot In Religious Discrimination Settlement
United Airlines will pay $305,000 and reinstate a pilot who identifies as Buddhist after refusing to let him attend an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous as he battled alcohol addiction. Buddhist Pilot Will Receive $305,000 From United Airlines In Religious...
Lufthansa Unveils “Diversity Wins” Airbus A330-300
As Lufthansa transports German athletes and fans from around the world to the World Cup in Doha, it has unveiled a special “Diversity Wins” Airbus A330-300 livery to commemorate the historic event and offer a far-from-subtle dig at host...
Great Coffee In Algiers, Algeria
Algeria has a great coffee culture and I found two great coffee shops in Algiers. Best Coffee In Algiers, Algeria Using Google to search for “third-wave coffee,” I found a great coffee shop called Narcoffee Roasters in the Hydra...
Selfish Jerk Refuses To Switch Seats With Boy In Airplane Ticketing Snafu That Left Him In Tears
We’ve debated the ethics of seat swapping and the protocol for making requests, but an airplane seating story out of England that left a six-year-old boy crying really makes me shake my head. Jerk Refuses To Switch Seats With...
Tragedy: Six Pilots Killed In Dallas Air Show, Including Captains Who Flew For American Airlines And United Airlines
A B-17 Flying Fortress collided with a P-63 Cobra at the Wings Over Dallas Airshow Saturday afternoon, killing six experienced pilots, including a trio of former captains at American Airlines and United Airlines. Six Dead After Dallas Air Show Crash,...
