In a surprise move that could also impact travel, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that people who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks indoors or outdoors and no longer need to social distance....
Disturbing Pattern: Southwest Airlines Mistreats Disabled Passengers
In the last two months, including twice in the last week, I have covered three stories involving disabled passengers on Southwest Airlines who were unreasonably removed. Is this all a coincidence or does Southwest have a culture problem in...
United Airlines Restores Hot Meals In Domestic First Class
United Airlines will restore hot meal service on more routes and introduce new menu items starting next month. With its move, United becomes the first U.S. carrier to restore hot meals on shorter routes. Hot Meal Service Returns To...
Pictures: Denver’s Beautiful New Airport Terrace
Denver International Airport has opened its first of three terraces and I recently had a chance to visit it. It’s a great step toward moving DEN from a venue of utility to a venue of beauty. Denver Airport Terrace...
As Turkish Airlines Brings Back Onboard Chefs, Is A Real Glass Too Much To Ask For On U.S. Carriers?
Friendly chefs and full meals are back onboard Turkish Airlines flights. It’s a good step. It also reminds me how nice it would be just to get a “real” glass or cup on U.S. carriers… Turkish Airlines Restores Catering...
Review: United Airlines 767-300ER Business Class
I recently flew from Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK) and back onboard United’s recently-retrofitted “High-J” Boeing 767-300, featuring a whopping 46 business class seats onboard. This review covers both legs of the journey. United Airlines 767-300 Business...
Is JetBlue A Trojan Horse For American Airlines?
American Airlines has teamed up with Alaska Airlines and JetBlue to bolster its route network and better compete with Delta and United. Both partners provide a number of potential benefits to American. But could JetBlue turn out to be...
Oops: Airline Fires Pilots After Emergency Door Flies Off During Takeoff
Two Boutique Air pilots were fired after failing to complete their pre-flight safety checklist. The result: an emergency exit door was ripped off moments before takeoff, sucking a passenger’s carry-on bag with it. Emergency Door Flies Off During Takeoff...
Senators Demand Airlines Offer Cash Refunds For Flight Credits
Billions of dollars in unused airline flight credits remain outstanding and some carriers have made it much more difficult than others to redeem them. Now a pair of United States Senators has demanded that airlines issue cash refunds for...
New Team USA Olympic Amenity Kits + PJs On United Airlines
United Airlines has introduced Team USA amenity kits and pajamas ahead of the summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Olympic Amenity Kits On United Airlines You can find these special amenity kits on the following flights: United Polaris (business class)...
Which Countries Does The US Warn Against Travel To? (Full List)
The list of counties which the U.S. State Department advises against travel to increased from 34 to 151. Which countries are on the “do not travel” list?’ May 11, 2021 UPDATE: The United Kingdom has dropped from Category 4...
American Airlines Tells Flight Attendants To Skip Meals, Sparking (Unreasonable) Outrage
American Airlines has told flight attendants to arrive at airports earlier and skip buying food if it might impede an on-time departure. The union representing American Airlines flight attendants is outraged, but I fail to see the offense in...
How United Airlines Plans To Keep Employees From Battling Each Other
Behind the scenes of every United Airlines delay is a potential internal battle between employees. Determining which “delay code” should be assigned means determining which employee or employee group will take the “blame” for a delay. But now United...
Passenger Fined $32,750 For Poor Behavior Onboard JetBlue Flight
Strict, no-tolerance federal rules on airline behavior are meant to deter would-be violators from acting. Nevertheless, violations still frequently occur and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is now very publicly making an example out of four passengers whose onboard...
Emirates Commences “Airbridge” To India
Following in the steps of Qatar Airways, Emirates will launch a humanitarian “airbridge” to India to deliver vital medical supplies at no charge. Emirates Launches Humanitarian Airbridge To India Earlier this month, Qatar Airways delivered 300 tonnes of medical...
Pizza Party On American Airlines!
After an American Eagle flight headed to Charlotte was forced to divert due to bad weather, the captain made everyone’s day by arranging a pizza party onboard. Pizza diplomacy always works! American Airlines Pizza Party American flight 4798, an...
United Airlines Suspends Chicago – Delhi, Delays San Francisco – Bangalore Service
As India faces the worst brunt of the pandemic, lockdowns are returning and international travel restrictions are appearing. While United will maintain three India routes, it will suspend one and delay the start of another. United Airlines Suspends, Delays...
Unreal: Southwest Kicks Off Family Out Of Fear Three-Year-Old Might Remove Mask During Flight…
Another day, another incident of Southwest Airlines kicking off a family over a ridiculous mask issue. Only this time, the three-year-old question was wearing his mask. Flight attendants simply feared the boy would not be able to keep it...
Delta Adds New Service To Croatia, Greece, And Iceland
Delta Air Lines announced new seasonal summer service to Croatia on Friday. With its recent announcement of additional service to Iceland and Greece, a new theme of focus is emerging for U.S. carriers in Europe this summer. New Delta...
United’s Orange County – Honolulu Route Takes Off
United Airlines has now launched service between Orange County and Honolulu, part of its efforts to bulk up service to Hawaii ahead of the summer holidays. United Airlines Now Operating Orange County – Honolulu Flights Live and Let’s Fly covered...
