I predict France will respond to the new U.S.-Australian nuclear submarine deal by blocking American travelers from Metropolitan France, under the guise of rising coronavirus numbers in the United States. Will France Ban U.S. Citizens Over “Coronavirus” Concerns (i.e....
When Uber Drivers Drive Under The Speed Limit, Do You Speak Up?
Do you ever question your Uber driver for driving under the speed limit? What is the line between cautious and too slow? I was recently on a fairly long (100km) Uber journey in a place in which the speed...
United Airlines’ Cargo Division Bans The Shipment Of Firearms And Ammunition
If you want to ship your firearm, weapon, ammunition, or even parts using United Airlines’ Cargo division, you will have the find another carrier. United has just announced that it is suspending the transport of such items. United Cargo...
United Airlines Resumes Flights After Ground Stop
United Airlines flights over the United States and Canada are back in the air after a technical issue this morning briefly grounded all flights. United Airlines Ground Stop – What Happened? From 6:45AM to 7:30AM ET, no United Airlines...
Singapore Airlines Plans 787-10 Service To Bali In November
With the public health situation improving, Singapore Airlines plans to resume passenger flights to Bali, Indonesia starting in November. The moves comes as Indonesia sent its strongest signal yet the entire nation will reopen to foreign travelers later this...
The Netherlands Backtracks On Quarantine Requirement For Vaccinated Americans
UPDATE: The Netherlands has backtracked on a new quarantine quarantine requirement for vaccinated travelers from high-risk countries, including the United States. Effective September 22, 2021, fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed to enter the Netherlands without quarantine. Live and Let’s...
How I Spent My 24-Hour Layover In Frankfurt
On my recent duck trip, I spent about 24 hours in Frankfurt, well Mainz to be precise. But I have to confess, I mostly just slept. Sometimes we need to catch up on our ZZZs… My 24-Hour Layover In...
Man Dragged Off JetBlue Flight After Assaulting Flight Attendant
In another savage incident of air rage, a man and his companion launched a foul verbal tirade against two JetBlue flight attendants after they were ejected from a flight over mask compliance issues. In the end, the man was...
KLM Rejects Vaccine Mandate For Employees
While many airlines are requiring employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination or penalizing them for refusing, KLM has told employees it will not force them to receive the jab. KLM: No Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has...
Two-Year-Old With Asthma Thrown Off American Airlines Flight Over Mask Compliance
Another chapter in our volume of stories on two-year-olds being thrown off airplanes for not being able to keep on a mask. The twist this time, however, is that the child suffers from asthma and his mother tried very...
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez Involved In Airport Skirmish In Venice
Ben Affleck and his new (and old) girlfriend Jennifer Lopez were involved in an airport skirmish at Venice Marco Polo Airport on Saturday after an aggressive fan would not give them space. Ben Affleck + Jennifer Lopez Vs. Aggressive...
Review: United Airlines 777-300ER Economy Plus
For my duck trip, I “cheeped” out and flew United Airlines from San Francisco to Frankfurt in EconomyPlus. As much as I love to travel in premium cabins, it’s nice to travel in the back once in awhile so...
Review: United Club Houston (IAH – C33)
When I step into this lounge, it feels like old times flying on Continental Airlines. The core of the lounge has not been updated in years, though it has aged well. I also found this lounge less busy than...
Dr. Fauci Hints At Air Travel Vaccine Mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden, has expressed support for a vaccine mandate for all commercial air passengers. Is Fauci testing the waters for an upcoming announcement from the Biden Administration? Fauci In Support...
United Airlines, Supersonic Jets, And The Power Of Marketing
Once is an accident. Twice is a coincidence. But three times? I have to give United Airlines credit for taking a highly theoretical concept, its new supersonic aircraft, and turning it into a marketing bonanza. United Airlines Theoretical Supersonic...
Pictures: Flight Attendant Accused Of Accepting $20 Bribe To Allow First Class Passengers To Ditch Masks
A United Express flight attendant has been accused by a passenger, with photographic evidence, of accepting a bribe in order to “ignore” two first class passengers, who chose not to wear their masks onboard. One Mask Washes The Other: Flight...
Review: United Club Houston (IAH – Terminal C1)
In all my years of flying, I’ve rarely seen a lounge this packed. After just a few moments in the Terminal C North (C1) United Club at Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH), I turned around and left. This is a...
Bizarre New Restriction On Airline Lounges In Hawaii
Starting today, the State of Hawaii is requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test in order to enter an airport lounge. While Honolulu already requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors, this rule has a bizarre exception....
The Airport Chief Who Was Scapegoated For 9/11 Attacks Provides A Powerful Lesson For All Of Us
A friend of mine sent his reaction to a story that appeared over the weekend in the New York Times about the airport chief at Boston Logan Airport who literally scapegoated for the 9/11 attacks, a story I was...
Bali Delays Reopening, Considers New Approach
Slow vaccination progress and relentless case numbers mean that Bali will not re-open in September to international tourism. But a reopening may finally be in sight as the tourism-dependent island considers adapting an approach similar to what Phuket, Thailand...
