Yesterday, the United States announced it would require negative coronavirus tests for all inbound US travelers coming from abroad, even US citizens. Today, the US Centers for Disease Control has published a number of exceptions to the new testing...
How The American – JetBlue Partnership May Help United Airlines
The fine print of the new Jet Blue – American Airlines partnership may end up benefiting United Airlines at New York JFK as it seeks permanent slot pairs. United Airlines Stands To Gain Slot Pairs At JFK From American...
How I Got Home From Europe Cheaply, But In Style
When we discovered that we’d need to leave Germany ahead of schedule, my first order of business was finding flights home. We ended up flying home on British Airways and American Airlines on a basic economy ticket, though booking...
U.S. Will Require COVID-19 Test For All Arriving International Travelers, Including U.S. Citizens
The Wall Street Journal notes that the United States is expected to require all international airline travelers to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding an international flight to the USA starting later this month. USA...
A Sad New Job Description For Flight Attendants
Who would have thought that in 2020 and 2021 flight attendants would add “mask enforcer” to their job description? An Updated Job Description For Flight Attendants You’ve read a lot of stories lately about poor behavior onboard, mostly from selfish...
The Queen Lives (Surprising New Boeing 747-8 Order)
You would think that now would be the perfect time for a cargo airline to obtain used 747s just about anywhere in the world. But Atlas Air will, ever so slightly, prolong the life of the Boeing 747-8 program...
Where To Smoke At Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Smoking without leaving security at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is possible, depending upon which terminal you are flying out. The relatively-hidden airside smoking patio in the Tom Bradley International Terminal offers a far better alternative than heading out...
American Airlines Sends Man $1,000 Bill For Skipping Flights
Last month I wrote about American Airlines confronting a man who was was engaging in throw-away ticketing and warning him to cease and desist or face consequences. He did not, and now has received a hefty bill from American...
Sobbing “No Fly List” Delta Passenger Just Didn’t Want To Wear A Mask…
A Delta passenger who claimed to be denied boarding for taking part in the U.S. Capitol insurrection actually just refused to wear a mask. Delta Passengers Banned For Mask Compliance, Not Sedition There’s viral video making its way around...
Virgin Atlantic Spares Europe From Massive Delta Devaluation
Some good news, for a change, even if it feels a bit like celebrating one survivor amidst untold casualties. Virgin Atlantic will spare Europe from its massive and unannounced Delta redemption devaluation. This is cause for relief, but hardly...
American Airlines Captain Shuts Down Onboard MAGA Rally
Silence is golden. That’s my motto when I fly. So I applaud a captain on American Airlines who warned a pack of pro-Trump passengers shouting “USA! USA! USA!” to shut up or face removal. A member of the “party”...
United Airlines Responds To Civil Unrest At U.S. Capitol
United Airlines has addressed the civil unrest that occurred on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol which shocked the world and left five people dead. United Airlines Addresses Civil Unrest At U.S. Capitol In Note To Employees A note to...
Alaska Airlines Bans 14 Passengers After Rowdy Flight From Washington, DC
14 passengers were banned by Alaska Airlines after a rowdy flight from Washington, DC to Seattle on Thursday evening. The passengers, most wearing apparel expressing support for President Trump, refused to keep their masks on during the flight. Alaska...
United Airlines Bans Emotional Support Animals
United Airlines has joined Alaska, American, and Delta in banning emotional support animals onboard its flights. United Airlines Bans Emotional Support Animals Emotional support animals will no longer be allowed for tickets booked on or after January 11, 2021....
BREAKING: Sriwijaya Air 737 Crashes In Indonesia
A Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 is missing in Indonesia with witnesses reporting a fiery explosion just minutes after takeoff. Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 Missing In Indonesia After Crash Sriwijaya Air SJ182 was scheduled to fly from Jakarta (CGK) to...
Photo Essay: Exploring Cotonou, Benin
My afternoon in Cotonou, Benin did not go as planned. But an unexpected tour of an L-1011 plus a cultural reckoning at the voodoo market were not the only things I saw in Cotonou. This photo essay recounts my...
My Untimely Return To Los Angeles…
Well, so much for that idea. After planning an extended trip to Germany until things calmed down in the United States, I’m back again in Los Angeles…right in the heart of the biggest COVID-19 hotpot in the world. A...
The 20 Safest Airlines In 2021
Airline Ratings is out with its list of the 20 safest airlines in 2021. While I appreciate recognizing an airline’s stellar safety record, I’m not sure a “top 20” list accurately reflects which airline is safer. The 20 Safest...
British Airways Introduces New “Speedbird Café” Menu (And It Looks Tasty!)
British Airways has unveiled a new Speedbird Café pre-order menu for customers in Euro Traveller and I must admit the menu looks quite appealing. British Airways Unveils Speedbird Café Pre-Order Menu For Short Haul Flights During the pandemic, British Airways...
Eight New Countries I Hope To Visit in 2021
Before the pandemic, I was able to visit four new countries in 2020 after going a couple years without visiting a new one. My current country count stands at 135. While traveling for 2021 seems a bit premature at...
