Today marks Independence Day in Ukraine, a celebration of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. But the celebration takes on a whole new meaning this year as Ukraine also marks six months of war with Russia. And...
Singapore Drops Strict Mask Rules At Airports And On Airplanes
Singapore will shortly eliminate its mandatory mask rules at airports and onboard airplanes. This is big news from a nation that was amongst the most cautious in addressing the pandemic. Singapore Eliminates Mask Rules At Airports And On Airplanes...
A Perfect Moment For Germany To Ditch Airplane Mask Rule
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing understandable backlash for his choice to abstain from wearing a mask onboard a flight. While it is right to question Scholz’s discernment, his actions make clear that it is time for Germany to...
Review: The “New” Wingtips Lounge New York (JFK)
The Wingtips Lounge at New York JFK just got the upgrade of a lifetime after moving one door down after SWISS vacated its beautiful Terminal 4 lounge. The common space is beautiful…the lounge amenities are just as pitiful as...
Flying Is My Favorite F-Word
A friend sent over a t-shirt that I like so much I feel compelled to bring to your attention. Flying Is My Favorite F-Word T-Shirt You see the occasional picture of me when I travel…while I’ve gone from wearing...
Woman Served A “Vegan Meal” Of Water And Napkin On Air Canada? Unlikely.
I’m going to go out on a limb and reason that not only was a woman offered more than a napkin and bottle of water for her Air Canada in-flight meal, but this is a story that actually reflects...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse New York (JFK)
My new favorite lounge at New York (JFK) is the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. The lounge may not be what it was prior to the pandemic, but it remains a top notch lounge with superb staff, food, and drinks. Virgin...
29-Hour Delay On British Airways
For passengers on British Airways flight 2613, a colossal 29-hour delay into London Heathrow was marked by a string of small problems that turned into a large nightmare. A String Of Issues Leads To 29-Hour Delay On British Airways...
Introduction: A Summer Getaway To Dubrovnik
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my brief summer journey to Dubrovnik, Croatia earlier this month. A Summer Visit To Dubrovnik, Croatia You might recall I flew Lufthansa First Class on my birthday in order to...
Ghana Bans A Delta 767-300 From Flying To Accra
After a fuel imbalance issue issued prompted charges of racism, Ghana has ordered Delta Air Lines not to fly the Boeing 767-300 in question on flights to Accra. Furthermore, it has requested that Delta not to use any 767-300...
The Ugly But Delicious Brioche Burger On United Airlines
It may have been the ugliest burger I’ve ever been served, but goodness it was delicious. I do love the latest brioche burger on United Airlines. Taste Test: Brioche Burger With Bistro Sauce On United Airlines One of the...
Minimum Seat Sizes On U.S. Airlines?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering minimum seat sizes on U.S. airlines. Is this something we should celebrate or something we should be wary of? Should FAA Mandate Minimum Seat Sizes On U.S. Airlines? In 2018, Congress directed the...
Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Pilots Accused Of Falling Asleep In-Flight
Ethiopian Airlines has offered a diplomatic statement that neither confirms nor denies that two of its pilots fell asleep and overshot the runway in Addis Ababa, raising concerns over safety and pilot fatigue. However, the statement does that the...
Escaping The LA Summer Heat In Santa Barbara
Greetings from Santa Barbara, California, where I am enjoying some family time this weekend and escaping the harsh summer heat of Los Angeles. Change Of Venue, Change of Climate – Escaping The Los Angeles Summer Heat In Santa Barbara...
How A Celebrity Skateboarder Skillfully Avoided Spirit Airlines Carry-On Fee
A celebrity skateboarder took drastic measures to avoid paying a carry-on fee on Spirit Airlines. Skateboarder Avoided Spirit Airlines Carry-On Fee Through Drastic Action Whether you are a celebrity, politician, or just an occasional traveler, Spirit Airlines restricts your...
Buttigieg Gives U.S. Airlines An “Ultimatum”
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has warned that if airlines do not improve upon their “unacceptable” performance in terms of operations and consumer protections, new regulations protecting passengers will become necessary. Buttigieg Warns More Consumer Protections If Airlines Do Not...
My “Early” United Airlines Flight?
We often run into delayed departures, but for the first time I ran into an “early” flight departure on United Airlines… My United Airlines Flights Departs “Early” From LAX I was flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York...
American Express Platinum Travel Is Exasperating
As the world of miles and points evolves and airline loyalty programs raise prices while restricting reasonably-priced awards, we’ve seen the relative value of direct redemptions via Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards for air travel increase....
Drunk Passenger Destroys Airplane Seats During Violent Outburst
A dunk passenger who had passed out on a domestic flight in Brazil startled those attending to him by violently kicking the seats in front of him after being awakened. Drunk Passenger Destroys Airplane Seats After Being Awakened From...
Brazil Drops Mask Requirements At Airports And On Airplanes
Travelers in Brazil are no longer obligated to wear masks at airports or on airplanes per a new government directive, effective immediately. Brazil No Longer Requires Masks On Airplanes Or In Airports After two years of strict masking regulations,...
