The Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus proved to be one of the finest hotels I have ever stayed in, with remarkable service, delicious food, and exquisite accommodations. This hotel is a splurge, but you will not find a...
Frontier Airlines Rescinds “Covid Recovery Charge”
UPDATE: Frontier Airlines has rescinded its Covid Recovery Charge. A spokesperson noted: “Frontier Airlines has made the decision to rescind its Covid Recovery Charge of $1.59 per passenger per segment that was implemented in May. “The charge, which was...
Rumor: United Airlines To Buy 200+ New Jets
United Airlines will reportedly announce an order for at least 200 new jets next week, a mix between Airbus and Boeing aircraft. United Airlines Rumored To Place Huge New Jet Order As noted in Forbes and independently confirmed by...
Man Chokes, Punches Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant….On A Train
Another day, another horrific story of a passenger attacking a flight attendant. This time, the incident occurred to Southwest Airlines flight attendant at Denver…onboard an airport train. Man Chokes, Punches Southwest Flight Attendant On Denver Airport Train The alleged...
United Airlines Will Require Crews To Be Fully Vaccinated On High-Risk Trips
United Airlines has told flight attendants and pilots that in order to work trips to high-risk countries, vaccinations will soon be mandatory. Mandatory Vaccinations For United Airlines Crews United has incentivized flight attendants and pilots to get vaccinated by...
South Africa Blocks Delta Air Lines From Flying To Cape Town
In an odd turn of events, it turns out Delta Airlines will not begin its triangle service between Atlanta, Johannesburg, and Cape Town because the South African government will not let it. South Africa Blocks Delta Air Lines From...
The Netherlands Re-Opens To U.S. Travelers
The Netherlands will shortly re-open to U.S. travelers. Testing, vaccination, and quarantine will NOT be required! The Netherlands Re-Opens On June 24, 2021 To Travelers From USA On Thursday, June 24, 2021, Holland will re-open to travelers from the...
Airlines Want Unruly Passengers Jailed For Up To 20 Years
Airlines and unions have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to prosecute passengers who fail to behave onboard, going a step beyond the civil penalties that have not served as an adequate deterrent in the face of escalating disruptions...
Photos: United Airlines Operates All-Black Juneteenth Flight
United Airlines celebrated Juneteenth with a historic flight from Houston to Chicago featuring an all-black team of employees. What Is Juneteenth? Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. While Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 freed...
Woman Sets Fire To Hotel Room, Calls 911 To Rat On Herself
A woman has been arrested and is undergoing a mental evaluation in Southern California after calling the 911 emergency hotline to report she was going to set her hotel room on fire, then setting it on fire… Woman Sets...
Lufthansa Will Sell You First Class Lounge Pass For €149
One of my favorite lounges in the world is now available to all travelers at a cost of €149. I cannot imagine this lasting, but it may represent a particularly good deal if you have a long layover between...
American Airlines Continues To Cancel Flights
American Airlines continues to cancel flights, having cancelled another 110 flights this morning, as it addresses operational difficulties surrounding 737 pilots. American Airlines Cancels Flights The Wall Street Journal offers a headline that “American Airlines Cuts Some Flights to...
Frequent Flyer Sues Seven Airlines For “Mask Discrimination”
A Washington, DC resident has filed suit against seven airlines and required an emergency restraining order to let him travel without a mask. He says he has a disability. But at least one airline contends he has no legitimate...
Alaska Airlines Woos Me With Chocolate
United’s flight schedule from San Francisco to Los Angeles remains limited, so I took a late-evening flight on Alaska Airlines last week from SFO-LAX. There was much I appreciated about the flight, but perhaps nothing more so than the...
An Open Discussion On Airline Uniforms And Individualism
Yesterday, I shared about United Airlines’ decision to loosen dress and appearance standards for front-line employees like flight attendants and gate agents beginning this fall. While many have applauded the move, I do wonder if it reveals another dangerous...
Taste Test: United’s New Domestic Hot Meals
Earlier this week I had a chance to try out United’s new hot-plated meal service. I’m pleased to report the food is a tremendous improvement over the sandwiches we have endured the last several months in first class. New...
As Germany Reopens, United Airlines Adds Flights
As Germany re-opens to American tourists, United Airlines will add more flights to Germany starting next month. United Airlines Adds Flight As Germany Reopens to American Tourists Yesterday, Germany announced that it was re-opening to tourists from the United...
American Airlines Should At Least Keep Partner Award Charts…
Dear American Airlines, let’s compromise. If you agree to keep award charts for partner flights, I’ll stop complaining about the elimination of award charts for AA flights. I’ve long argued that award charts promote accountability, transparency, and predictability. Sadly,...
Which Countries In Europe Are Open To Americans?
As Europe re-opens to travelers from the United States it is not always clear where you can go and where you cannot for tourism. Many guides online list some countries and not others, so I wanted to put together...
U.S. Senators Growing Impatient With Airplane Mask Mandate
A bipartisan cadre of U.S. Senators has expressed impatience over the continuing federal mask mandate on airplanes, with Republicans attempting to end the mandate prior to its September expiration date. U.S. Senators Express Impatience Over Mask Mandate On Airplanes...
