With the summer travel season drawing to a close and business demand not picking up due to continuing pandemic concerns, United Airlines is downgrading its service to New York JFK from three-cabin 767-300s to two-cabin 757-200s. Is this move...
Lufthansa Will Close Frankfurt First Class Lounge When First Class Terminal Opens
When Lufthansa reopens its famed First Class Terminal in Frankfurt next month, it will simultaneously close its First Class Lounge in Terminal 1, A Gates. Lufthansa Closing First Class Lounge (Again) When First Class Terminal Opens In Frankfurt The...
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – B18)
The B18 United Club at Chicago O’Hare is currently my least favorite of the four United lounges at ORD due to the more limited food selection and threadbare furniture, but it brings back many happy memories. United Club Chicago...
Pair Of Diversions On United Airlines Suggests Change In Approach To Mask Enforcement
Two recent United Airlines flights diverted over a passenger’s refusal to wear a mask. Could these be anomalies or is United getting stricter over mask compliance? Two United Airlines Flights Divert Over Passenger Mask Compliance I’ve flown a lot...
Aeroplan Extends Penalty-Free Cancellation Policy, Adds Exotic New Airline Partner
Aeroplan will extend by one month its ongoing policy of allowing penalty-free changes and cancellations as COVID-19 concerns persist. Aeroplan also unveiled a new partnership with Gulf Air, an exotic Middle Eastern carrier with a fabulous new business class...
Bizarre: Rudy Giuliani Shaving At JFK Delta Lounge Between Bites Of Soup
Former New York City Mayor and Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani was caught on camera this week shaving between bites at a dining table inside a Delta Sky Club at New York JFK. What was he thinking? Rudy Giuliani Shaving...
Star Alliance Lounge LAX Has Reopened!
I am elated to report that the Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has now reopened and continues to offer exceptional comfort and tasty food and drink in a tranquil environment. Star Alliance Lounge LAX Now...
Review: United Airlines Polaris Business Class To Brazil And Back
What is it is like to fly United Airlines Polaris Business Class To Brazil? This review highlights my journey from Chicago to São Paulo on a 787-9 then from São Paulo to Houston on a 777-200. My flight from...
The Hotel Pizza Scam
Be very wary of flyers for pizza and other delivery food that may appear under your hotel door. There’s a decent chance such offers are nothing but a scam, even if you do get your pizza. Hotel Pizza Scam...
Pentagon Activates Civil Reserve Air Fleet, Orders U.S. Airlines To Persian Gulf
In an effort to speed up evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, the U.S. Department of Defense has activated its Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF), a 70-year old program used to enlist the aid of commercial airlines in the case of...
Introduction: A Sensational Weekend In São Paulo, Brazil
I’m up for a weekend trip to most anywhere, but I now have a new city I will look forward to returning to: São Paulo, Brazil. When my friend asked if I wanted to join him in Sao Paulo,...
Helplessly Watching A Seizure Onboard My Flight
A passenger seated a few rows in front of me suffered a seizure on my flight yesterday. Incidents like these always focus my thoughts on the fragility of life and make me so thankful for those willing to step...
Southwest Airlines Apologizes To Staff, Explores Schedule Reduction
Southwest Airlines has apologized to its staff for the difficult summer and promised to look into schedule reductions to alleviate some of the operational pressure points. The note comes as pilots threaten to picket and flight attendants claim to...
Korean Air Won’t Retire A380 Or 747-8 Yet, But Will They Fly?
While I was elated to read that Korean Air will not immediately retire its Airbus A380 or 747-8 fleet, I remain a bit pessimistic at this point that either aircraft, but especially the A380, will ever actually fly again....
First Impressions: Copa 737 MAX Business Class
I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately and last week had the chance to fly from Panama City, Panama to Los Angeles on Copa Airlines abroad a 737 MAX in business class. Not only was this flight my first...
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – F9)
United’s only airport lounge in Terminal 2 at Chicago O’Hare is actually one of its best, with plenty of room to spread out and superb tarmac views. The United Club at F9 offers a welcome respite from the hustle...
Beautiful New Air France Schengen Lounge In Paris Terminal 2F
Air France has revealed its beautiful new Schengen Lounge in Terminal 2F at Paris (CDG) that is simply stunning. Kudos to Air France for making airport lounges sexy once again. Beautiful Air France 2F Lounge In Paris (CDG) For...
American Airlines Extends Alcohol Ban In Economy Class
While American Airlines is happy to pour you the drink of your choice in first class, alcohol will remain off-limits in economy class until at least early 2022. American Airlines Alcohol Ban In Economy Class Extended Till January 2022...
“Slut-Shaming Karen” Confronts Girls On Frontier Airlines For Skimpy Attire
A woman dubbed “slut-shaming Karen” was filmed berating a pair of young girls for their choice of attire prior to boarding a Frontier Airlines flight for Atlanta. The girls fought back, showering the woman with profanity in a sad...
United Airlines Upgrades Travel Ready Center To Promote Seamless Travel
One of the biggest roadblocks to travel in 2021 is nebulous testing requirements, which can be confusing even to the most savvy traveler. United Airlines’ Travel Ready Center has sought to address that information gap and is now partnering...
