Airlines in the United States are once again showing their true colors, lobbying the Trump Administration to gut consumer protections that keep them accountable. Pathetic: US Airlines Lobby Trump Administration To Cut Consumer Protections For years, airlines have fought...
Adria Airways Business Class Supper
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. This week,...
My 10 Favorite Airline Logos
Airline logos are more than just design, they are shorthand for an airline’s identity, reputation, and promise to customers. A good logo communicates heritage and quality instantly, even before you step onboard. A bad one cheapens the brand. Today,...
Buxom Model Ordered To “Button Up” On American Airlines Flight
Once again, American Airlines has found itself under scrutiny for policing women’s attire in ways that are subjective and seemingly arbitrary. This time, we go to Florida, where a former Playboy model was told to button up before stepping...
Alaska Atmos Cuts: LATAM Partnership Ends, Singapore Airlines Scaled Back
Alaska Airlines is significantly dialing back its Atmos Rewards partnerships with two once-valuable partners: Singapore Airlines and LATAM Airlines. These changes go into effect October 1, 2025, and they reshape how members earn and redeem points across multiple continents....
Great Coffee In Pittsburgh, PA
I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Pittsburgh over the last couple of years and found sevearl great coffee cafés in trendy little neighborhoods of Pennsylvania’s second-largest city. Best Coffee In Pittsburgh I found a great coffee shop...
For All The Saints, Who From Their Labors Rest
It’s Labor Day in the USA today and I’ve already re-published my annual “ode to work” post that runs each year on Labor Day, but today is a special Labor Day that has me humming that Christian hymn, “For...
Review: American Airlines 737-800 First Class Los Angeles – Pittsburgh
My American Airlines 737-800 flight in first class from Los Angeles to Pittsbrugh got me to PIT safely and on time, but left so much to be desired. American Airlines 737-800 First Class Review (LAX-PIT) Here, I chose American...
SAS A330 Business Class: Great Service, Delicious Food…But A Filthy Cabin
While I was hoping to fly nonstop to Los Angeles, I was very happy to make the extra stop in San Francisco to secure business class on SAS, this time an 11-hour journey on the A330-300 from Copenhagen. SAS...
An Ode To Work On Labor Day
On this Labor Day in the United States, I celebrate work and express thanksgiving for the ability I have to do the work that I love. Labor Day Essay: An Ode To Work Labor Day as a nationwide celebration...
Alaska & Hawaiian Atmos Rewards Summit Card Review: Best New Credit Card Of 2025
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have launched their new Atmos Rewards loyalty program, and along with it, the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card from Bank of America. This is one of the most compelling new airline credit cards we’ve...
“Call The Police!” American Airlines Passenger Grabs Woman By Neck In Mid-Aisle Brawl
I’ve seen my fair share of travel drama, but this one is jaw-dropping. A video from Miami-bound American Airlines Flight 2249 captures a violent moment that took everyone by surprise and quickly spiraled into chaos. American Airlines Passenger Grabs...
Yum: Swedish Sour Gummy Worms On United Airlines
It’s hard for me to recommend junk food, but the new strawberry lemon flavored Swedish sour gummy worms on United Airlines are a really delightful treat. Taste Test: Swedish Sour Gummy Worms On United Airlines As a general rule,...
American Airlines Unions Unite Against Management, But Miss The Bigger Issue
American Airlines unions are angry. A memo released by the Allied Pilots Association (APA) this week highlights a joint union summit in which multiple labor groups pledged closer cooperation to push back against management. But while the rhetoric is...
United Airlines Introduces Meridian Headphones In Polaris Business Class…And Premium Economy
United Airlines will debut new headphones in its Polaris business class and Premium Plus premium economy cabins beginning September 1, 2025, replacing the tired legacy sets that have long been a weak point of the onboard experience. United Airlines...
Flying Through Singapore? New Vape Rules Could Mean Jail Or Deportation
Singapore is turning up the heat on vaping (especially drug-laced “K-pods”) with a sweeping crackdown that affects residents, visitors, and even transiting passengers. Singapore’s New Vaping Rules: Fines, Caning, Deportation, and Jail Time Vaping has been banned in Singapore...
JSX Review: Semi-Private E145 Flight From Las Vegas To Burbank
JSX promises a semi-private flying experience at commercial prices, and I put it to the test on a quick hop from Las Vegas to Burbank. JSX E145 Review (LAS-BUR) I already offered my first impressions of this flight but...
Southwest Airlines Faces Lawsuit Over Open Seating Policy
A June meltdown onboard a Southwest Airlines flight from New York LaGuardia to Kansas City has turned into a lawsuit that targets not only the alleged attacker, but Southwest’s open seating policy itself. Passenger Sues Southwest, Blames Open Seating...
Greenland Reopens Nuuk Airport To International Flights After Security Shutdown
Nuuk Airport unexpectedly suspended international flights earlier this week when security staff failed to meet regulatory training standards. That issue has now been resolved and United Airlines will resume its Newark–Nuuk service on August 30, restoring the only direct...
Review: Capital One Lounge Las Vegas (LAS)
The Capital One Lounge in Las Vegas is a solid credit card lounge with an excellent selection of food and drinks, including a generous to-go section. Capital One Lounge Las Vegas Review (LAS) I had time during my recent...
