As British Airways emerges from the pandemic, it will continue to offer free bottled water and snacks in economy while also promising a number of other changes intended to restore its image as a premium carrier. Free Snacks, Bottled...
Review: Grand Hyatt Washington, DC
During my last trip to the District of Columbia, I spent the night at the Grand Hyatt Washington, DC. While not luxurious, it is extremely convenient and remains a hotel I will return to. Grand Hyatt Washington, DC Review...
Idiocy: Selling United Airlines Business Class Upgrades On eBay…
A word of wisdom: don’t sell your United Airlines PlusPoints (upgrades). Don’t buy them either. It’s one of the quickest ways to ensure your MileagePlus account will be shut down and your status and miles forfeited. One chef may...
Man Sentenced To Six Months In Prison For Groping American Airlines Flight Attendant
A Canadian citizen faces six moths in prison after pleading guilty to groping an American Airlines flight attendant last August. Man Jailed For Six Months After Admitting To Groping American Airlines Flight Attendant The incident took place on American...
Will British Airways Become A More Premium Carrier?
The CEO of British Airways is promising that his carrier will become more premium as it emerges from the pandemic. But what does he actually mean? British Airways Promises Renewed Focus On Premium Speaking to employees in a video...
Elon Musk Offers Teen $5K To Stop Tracking His Private Jet On Twitter
An enterprising teen received a direct message from world’s richest man, Elon Musk, on Twitter with an attractive offer: delete your Twitter account tracking my private jet and I’ll send you $5,000. Elon Musks Offers Teen $5K To Stop...
Review: United Club San Francisco (SFO – E Gates)
The United Club lounge in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) near the E Gates may not have the charm of the other two SFO United Clubs, but gets the basics rights with plenty of natural light, a decent selection...
The Only Country Whose Name In English Ends In H
I commend Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider for an amazing 40-game winning streak, during which the contestant racked up more than $1.3 million. It was a fun travel question that proved perplexing and finally led to defeat. Travel-Related Final Jeopardy Question...
Man Pronounces Prophetic Judgement On Spirit Airlines Staff At Las Vegas…Over Carry-On Fee
A man has been arrested for arguing with Spirit Airlines staff over carry-on item fees at Las Vegas Airport, at one point pronouncing prophetic judgement on gate agents for charging him for his carry-on bags. The Prophet: Carry-On Fee...
Review: United Club Denver West (DEN)
This lounge is temporarily closed as it undergoes renovation. United Airlines is in the midst of many exciting changes at Denver International Airport concerning lounges, but for now you are stuck with one “real” lounge, the United Club West...
United Airlines Will Trial New Polaris Service On Select Flights
As travelers return to the skies and competitors like American Airlines and Delta Air Lines restore pre-pandemic service elements to their longhaul premium products, United Airlines will trial a new Polaris service flow on select flights next month. United...
American Airlines Flight Attendant Upgrades His Girlfriend To First Class After Takeoff, Sits Down Next To Her, Spends Flight Loudly Chatting…
Have we discovered another reason why the union representing American Airlines flight attendants demanded cutbacks in beverage and meal service onboard: so flight attendants can upgrade and fraternize with their significant others? American Airlines Flight Attendant Upgrades Girlfriend, Spends...
Last British Airways 747 Becomes A “Party Plane”
The last British Airways 747-400 has a new home on the English countryside and has been converted into a party plane. Final British Airways 747 Now A Party Plane On English Countryside British Airways accelerated the retirement of its...
Turkish Airlines Cancels Over 1,000 Flights After Blizzard Closes Istanbul Airport
A blizzard in Istanbul forced the closure of Istanbul Airport as crews worked around the clock to clear up accumulated snow. An airport roof also collapsed under the weight of the snowfall. Turkish Airlines was forced to cancel over...
Spirit Airlines Challenges Delta Air Lines In Salt Lake City
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines will challenge Delta Air Lines in Delta’s fortress Salt Lake City hub. Spirit Airlines Adds Salt Lake City Flights Later this spring, Spirit Airlines will launch new service from Salt Lake City (SLC), an airport...
$39 One-Way Fares On United Airlines
Today is National Plan for Vacation Day, a brain child of the U.S. Travel Association to encourage people to start looking ahead to spring and summer trips well in advance. To celebrate, United Airlines is offering a fare sale,...
Annoying: Empty Automatic Hand Sanitizers…
Is it just me, or are those automatic dispensing hand sanitizers everywhere we turn our eyes…and generally empty? Airports are full of these machines that are meant to keep our hands clean and reduce the spread of virus. But...
Olivia Culpo Taunts American Airlines With Risqué Outfit On Delta Air Lines
After being told to cover up on American Airlines, former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo flew home from Mexico to Los Angeles on Delta, donning an outfit even more risqué than on her outbound journey. Delta did not question her...
My Air Canada Mileage Run
When Air Canada Aeroplan offered a status match last year, I took it. But I still had to fly two segments on Air Canada to actually keep it. I ended up with four segments…and four aircraft types. My Air...
Is Mexico Suddenly Too Dangerous? Not If You Avoid Drugs…
Headlines splashed across the world over the weekend about the latest shooting at a Mexican beach resort. But peel back the onion and you’ll find that the victims were buying drugs. That does not justify the death of two...
