The Association of Flight Attendants, the union representing flight attendants from United Airlines, has sent a note to members heaping praise on United CEO Scott Kirby, even while pleading with him to consider employees as people and not numbers....
Flight Attendants Union Wants Trump Protestors Banned From Airlines
The leader of the powerful Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) wants Trump protestors who stormed the U.S. Capitol yesterday banned from commercial airlines. AFA Wants Trump Protestors Banned From Airlines Yesterday, the U.S. Capitol was invaded for the first...
Spirit Airlines Passenger Attacks Mother Of Two After Her Children Kick Seat
A woman is facing felony assault charges after attacking a mother onboard a Spirit Airlines flight after she failed to stop her two children from kicking the woman’s seat. Passenger Attacks Mother For Failing To Stop Children From Kicking...
Humbled At The Voodoo Market In Cotonou
I thought I was being respectful but it turned out I was being just the opposite. Ultimately, I was left deeply humbled after a visit to the voodoo fetish market in Cotonou, Benin. Humbled At The Voodoo Market In...
Qantas Smartly Pushes Australia On International Travel
Qantas has resumed selling international tickets for flights on or after July 1, 2021 and also altered flight crews that re-training will be begin soon. The move may be premature, but also marks a strategic chess move in the...
UPDATE: Airbus Downplays Composite Cracks On A350
Yesterday, I noted a report suggesting composite cracks had been discovered on a Qatar Airways A350. Now Airbus has refuted that report and claimed the A350 fuselage cracking was “superficial” and “cosmetic” in nature. Airbus: No Composite Cracks On...
Qatar Airways A Big Winner As Gulf Blockade Ends
The 2017 Gulf Blockade is over, with Qatar Airways a huge beneficiary of this diplomatic breakthrough. Gulf Blockade Over, A Win For Qatar Airways Raising alarm over an increasingly cozy relationship between Qatar and Iran, several Gulf nations enacted...
Onboard A Lockheed L-1011 TriStar In Cotonou, Benin
As we were driving along the road in Cotonou, Benin, I noticed an L-1011 just sitting on the beach. This prompted a visit! I Found A Lockheed L-1011 On The Beach In Cotonou, Benin When I saw the rusting...
American Airlines Throws Off Two-Year-Old For Not Wearing A Mask…While She Is Eating
While perfectly within its rights, American Airlines once again demonstrates the foolishness of throwing off two-year-olds for not wearing a mask. Another Two-Year-Old Mask Incident On American Airlines A family was traveling on American Airlines from Charlotte to Jacksonville....
Uh-Oh: Qatar Airways Reportedly Finds Cracks On A350 Composite Fuselage
Composite cracks were reportedly found on the fuselage of a four-year old Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 undergoing a new paint job in Ireland. A stabilizer issue was also discovered. It will now be ferried to Airbus headquarters for further...
My Trepidation When Entering A New Country
I don’t suffer from stage fright and actually enjoying speaking before large groups. But I do suffer stage fright of sorts when stepping out from the safe confines of baggage claim into a new land…especially when I do not...
First Impressions: Lufthansa A350 Business Class
My family flew Lufthansa nonstop from Los Angeles to Frankfurt last week onboard the Airbus A350-900 in business class. It was a great award redemption and a great flight. My First Impressions of Lufthansa A350 Business Class Avianca LifeMiles...
Woman Booted Off Flight For Refusing To Wear Mask, Making Racial Slurs
A woman wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat was thrown off a Frontier Airlines flight for refusing to wear a mask then calling a black passenger “nigger” as he deplaned. Mask Incident On Frontier Airlines The incident occurred...
Aviation Reinsurance Rates Up To 250% Higher In 2021
With the industry still reeling from the aftermath of two Boeing 737 MAX crashes, aviation reinsurance rates are up by as much as 250% in 2021. Aviation Reinsurance Rates Rise In 2021 The 737 MAX is now back in...
My Airline + Hotel Status Goals For 2021
I enter 2021 with top-tier status on both American Airlines and United Airlines as well as with Hyatt. But where I end 2021 is an open question…and at this point I’m in no rush to make a decision. Elite...
I Overheard A Scary TSA Conversation At LAX
Before leaving for Germany earlier this week, we cleared security at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It was there that I overheard a rather scary team huddle amongst TSA officers. TSA Officers Exposed...
Virgin Atlantic’s No-Notice Devaluation Has Delta’s Fingerprints All Over It
Virgin Atlantic has massively devalued Delta awards, eviscerating any value in all but the narrowest of circumstances without notice. Even absent official confirmation, this devaluation has Delta’s fingerprints all over it. Huge, No-Notice Delta Devaluation Via Virgin Atlantic Flying...
Review: Air Burkina Embraer 195 Lomé To Cotonou
While the journey between Lomé, Togo and Cotonou, Benin was only 79 miles, I chose to fly instead of drive. With roads and land borders unpredictable, I figured flying would be the safer option, especially because my return flight...
My One-Way Trip To Germany…
While I sense we are in that darkest hour before dawn, it is not totally inconceivable that 2021 may turn out even worse than 2020. With the healthcare system in Los Angeles descending into chaos, my family has booked...
Google’s Shameful Promotion Of Scam Travel Agents
I was fooled twice this week into calling scam travel agencies instead of airlines thanks to misleading Google search results. It is time for Google to crack down on unsavory thieves who prey upon unsuspecting consumers. Google Must Crack...
