European and British leaders have responded to Sunday’s forced Ryanair diversion by calling for the ban of Belavia Belarusian Airlines, the flag carrier of Belarus. Such bans, while theoretically logical, often hurt the very people they intend to help....
Introduction: A Spur Of The Moment Trip To Istanbul + Belgrade
Sometimes the urge to travel hits us like a ton of bricks. Sometimes, opportunities open that cannot be turned down. And sometimes that all comes together in the form a remarkable last-minute trip that could not have turned out...
UPDATE: Lady Goes Crazy On American Airlines After Seat Charger Snafu
Last week I brought you details about a passenger who went berserk on an American Airlines flight from Tokyo to Dallas after her in-seat charger would not fully charge her phone. New details have emerged about what occurred onboard....
Donald Trump’s 757 Jet Will Return To Service
Donald Trump is taking his Boeing 757 jet out of storage, fixing it, and adding a new paint job as he promises it will be airworthy by the end of the year. Trump 757 Will Return To Service The...
Southwest Flight Attendant Assaulted, Loses Two Teeth
Chew on this: between April 8th and May 15th there were 477 passenger misconduct incidents on Southwest Airlines alone. One incident, which occurred on Sunday, resulted in a flight attendant losing two teeth. An Alarming Number Of Misconduct Incidents...
The Captain Made The Right Call In Ryanair Diversion To Belarus
Hearkening back to my days studying the utilitarianism (promoting the greatest good for the greatest number) of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill, there is simply no way you can fault the Ryanair captain for his decision to divert...
Win Free Flights With “Your Shot To Fly” Sweepstakes From United Airlines
It’s simple: upload proof of vaccination and be entered to win a pair of free tickets to anywhere in the world United Airlines flies in any cabin of service. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a grand prize of...
The Soviet Union Lives On in Minsk, Belarus (Trip Report)
As details emerge about the brazen interception of a Ryanair passenger jet traveling from Athens to Vilnius on Sunday by Belarusian forces, memories of my own visit to Minsk in 2011 vividly resurfaced. Visiting Belarus remains a fascinating memory,...
Ryanair CEO Calls Belarus Diversion “A State-Sponsored Hijacking”
A day after Belarusian fighter jets forced a Ryanair 737 enroute to Vilnius to divert to Minsk so that an opposition journalist could be arrested, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary called the incident hijacking and piracy. Ryanair Boss Calls FR4978...
Airbnb Listing: Non-Vaccinated Guests Only…
An Airbnb cabin in western Montana is ready to welcome to you…as long as you are not vaccinated. Airbnb Cabin: Non-Vaccinated Guests Only! Montana is a western U.S. state with some of the best natural beauty in the entire...
Review: Ventana Big Sur, An Extraordinary Alila Resort By Hyatt
My wife and I recently spent a weekend at the Ventana Big Sur, an adults-only, all-inclusive Alila resort along the beautiful California Coast. Not only did we have a fantastic stay, but by using our World of Hyatt points...
United Airlines: We Are The Flag Carrier Of USA
United Airlines calls itself the flag carrier of the United States. What makes an airline a flag carrier and does that designation fit United Airlines in 2021? Does the USA really have a flag carrier? United Airlines Calls Itself...
United Airlines First To Resume Service To Israel
United Airlines has resumed service to Israel after UA90 form Newark to Tel Aviv took off just after dusk on Friday evening. Service from Chicago and San Francisco will resume this weekend. United Airlines Resumes Israel Service After Cease...
Cicada Tacos, 17 Years In The Making…
So much of travel is experiencing news tastes and smells. Coming soon to a taqueria near you in the United States, but only on a limited basis: cicada tacos. Cicada Tacos Available After 17-Year Wait Cicadas are fascinating. In...
American Airlines 787 Diverts After Irate Passenger Attempts to Breach Flight Deck
An American Airlines flight from Tokyo to Dallas diverted to Seattle after a passenger became enraged that her in-seat power outlet stopped working and attempted to breach the flight deck after flight attendants were unable to fix the problem....
A Tasteless, Misleading United Airlines Review
I’m not immune to clickbait, but a recent United Airlines video review titled, “DON’T fly UNITED: America’s WORST Business Class” really leaves me shaking my head. A Misleading United Airlines Review The review is done by Trek Trendy, a vlogger...
Absurd: New Daily “Power Surcharge” In Las Vegas…
While you may find a cheap “base” rate at the Artisan Hotel on West Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas, keep in mind electricity is not included. Yep, you’ll need to pay a daily “power surcharge.” Welcome to Sin City. This...
I’ve Started Bringing My Own Cups And Glasses When I Fly…
Airlines have restored in-flight service at different paces, but with the exception of JetBlue, one thing is consistent: drinks are served in disposable plastic or paper. I’ve had enough and started bringing my own cups and glasses from home....
The Curious Lawsuit Against Marriott By A United Flight Attendant
Jonathan Ray was a United Airlines flight attendant for more than 20 years. Now he is suing Marriott after staying at a hotel franchise that “ratted” him out to United for conduct he claims he did not commit. United...
FAA Warns American Airlines’ Largest Regional Carrier, Envoy Air, Calling Into Question Safety Of Regional Jets
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned Envoy Air, the largest regional carrier operating on behalf of American Airlines, after pilot error nearly resulted in a “catastrophic” situation and several other questionable incidents. Envoy Air Safety Lapses Question...
