I was denied an Avis rental in Germany by the same guy I’ve been renting cars from for the better part of a decade when he suddenly decided I needed an international driving permit. Denied Avis Car Rental In...
Baby “Sky” Born On Frontier Flight To Florida With Help Of Flight Attendant
A woman unexpectedly gave birth to a baby boy on a Frontier Airlines flight to Florida with the help of a flight attendant, prompting a very special middle name for the newborn. Baby Named Sky Born On Frontier Airlines...
The Beauty Of Blaubeuren, Germany
The next stop on our road trip through Baden-Württemberg was Blaubeuren, a small town near Ulm that is home to a beautiful natural wonder called the Blautopf. Our Visit To Blaubeuren, Germany We have a CD player in our house...
U.S. Officials Believe China Eastern 737 Crash Was Intentional
U.S. officials believe that the China Eastern 737 crash in March was intentional, not due to any issue with the Boeing aircraft. Report: China Eastern 737 Crash Was Intentional According To U.S. Officials A Wall Street Journal report quotes...
Naughty Flight Attendant Bickers In Galley With Colleague, Yells At Passenger For Smoking In Her Jumpseat
Another pair of Pan Am training videos have surfaced, with these focusing on flight attendant behavior, specifically chronicling the poor behavior of one particularly naughty flight attendant who bickers with her colleague in the galley and then yells at...
Korean Air Plans To Resume Airbus A380 Service To New York JFK
Korean Air has scheduled the Airbus A380 on its flagship Seoul – New York route this summer, marking the first appearance of the “whale” jet for the Korean flag carrier since the pandemic began. Korean Air A380 Will Return...
Fairytale Garden In Ludwigsburg, Germany
The first stop on our German road trip was at the historic palace in Ludwigsburg, just outside of Stuttgart, which offers a beautiful fairytale theme park and stunning garden. Palace + Fairytale Garden (Blühendes Barock) – Ludwigsburg, Germany Ludwigsburg...
United Airlines Debuts “Good Leads The Way” Ad Campaign
United Airlines has launched its first major national ad campaign in nearly a decade with a new catchphrase, “Good Leads The Way.” United Airlines “Good Leads The Way” Ad Campaign We’ve seen a lot of good at United Airlines...
Delta SkyMiles Chief Defends Higher Prices For Premium Awards
If you want to use your Delta SkyMiles to book a premium cabin award, you can generally expect to pay a lot more than on most other airlines for a comparable flight. Hardly an oversight on Delta’s part, that...
How Aeroflot Just Purchased Eight Airbus A330-300 Jets
Despite crippling sanctions against the Russian Federation, Aeroflot Russian Airlines just purchased eight Airbus A330-300 jets. How was this even possible? The answer is an exception which seeks to avoid an even greater harm. Aeroflot Just Purchased Eight A330-300...
Prince Harry, The Eco Traveller
I had a good laugh watching a video featuring Prince Harry promoting eco tourism in New Zealand. It’s a nice deflection from the constant barrage of negative news surrounding the Duke of Sussex. Prince Harry Promotes Eco Tourism In...
Alaska Airlines Concedes Daily Flight Cancellations Will Continue
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci has told employees and passengers that flight cancellations and disruptions will continue through the month of May as the carrier battles a severe staffing shortage. Alaska Airlines Flight Cancellations Will Continue It has been...
Asiago Bagel Sandwich On United Airlines
I recently tried the Asiago bagel sandwich on United Airlines and recommend it as a satisfying breakfast snack on morning flights. Asiago Bagel Sandwich On United Airlines United offers a “Bistro on Board” service in economy class for flights...
My Gluttonous Feast At Cracker Barrel
Confession time: when I have a cheat day on my diet, boy do I have a cheat day. I was recently in Pennsylvania and dined at the Cracker Barrel. Oh, what a feast. But the calories at Cracker Barrel...
“Pan Am Karen” Tries To Scam First Class Upgrade, Smoke Onboard
If you think “Karens” are a recent phenomenon when it comes to air travel in the USA, think again. A pair of vintage PanAm training videos staring “Pan Am Karen” provide us a great reminder that there have always...
Summering In Germany – Daily Life
We did some road trips in Germany during my summer there, but most of my time was spent in the city of Lörrach, a beautiful town at the Swiss-German-French border where I enjoyed long walks, fabulous coffee and ice...
Hilarious: Delta Air Lines Pilot Crawls Through Window Of Boeing 737
It seems that pilots can lock themselves out of a cockpit, which requires entering an aircraft much like you’d enter your home if you forget a key: through a window. For a pair of Delta pilots, that involved some...
Southwest Airlines’ Half-Hearted Approach To In-Seat Power
Kudos to Southwest Airlines for finally announcing that it would install in-seat power onboard its massive fleet of Boeing 737 MAX jets. But you really should temper expectations, as the installation process will be gradual and there will only...
Lufthansa CEO Apologizes To Prominent Rabbi For Anti-Semitism, Suspends Employees
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr has apologized for the mass denial of boarding of Jewish passengers, pledging to learn from the incident and assuring a prominent Rabbi in Berlin that such action is contrary to Lufthansa’s core values. Lufthansa CEO...
United Airlines Will Restore Free Alcohol Minis In Premium Economy Class
After receiving passenger pushback over a recent decision to eliminate free alcohol minis on intercontinental flights in Premium Plus (premium economy class), United Airlines will restore complimentary drinks starting next month. Alcohol Minis Will Again Be Complimentary On United...
