It is Veterans Day in the United States and a day of remembrance marking the end of World War I in many nations the world. This day is also a reminder that public service is the lifeblood of a...
Impasse Between American Airlines And Pilots Threatens Holiday Travel
Pilots at American Airlines are playing hardball, rejecting a generous holiday compensation bonus in hopes of securing a more lucrative long-term contract. Whatever the final result of the negotiations, passengers stand to be the cannon fodder in what is...
A Late Surprise In EgyptAir Economy Class
While my business class flight on EgyptAir was a big disappointment, my economy class flight left me with a better impression of EgyptAir…though it took until the final hour of the flight. EgyptAir Economy Class: A Late Meal Is...
United Airlines Will Drop Service To 12 Cities (Full List)
During the pandemic, large cities have been hit, but small cities have been hit harder when it comes to air service. Demonstrating that point, United Airlines plans to eliminate service to 11 cities starting next month, ceding many routes...
“Stop Telling Me To Wear A Mask Or I’ll Slap The S— Out Of You!” (Just Another Miami Flight On American Airlines)
An American Airlines flight from Miami was forced to return to the gate after two unruly, intoxicated passengers cursed out a flight attendant when told to wear masks. Drunk Passengers Act Stupid: Just Another American Airlines Flight From Miami...
Trouble In Cairo: EgyptAir Thinks I Am Insane
In Washington, the EgyptAir agents could not print out my boarding pass from Cairo to London, forcing me to visit the EgyptAir transit counter in Cairo. That not only took 30 minutes of my time, but nearly torpedoed my...
Can You Bring A Cast Iron Skillet In Your Carry-On Bag?
A friend of mine reached out with an unusual question: is a cast iron skillet an approved carry-on item? The answer is technically no, but it does not hurt to ask. Cast Iron Skillet In Carry-On Bag – Allowed?...
Review: United Club Washington Dulles (IAD – C17)
Oh what a difference a hallway makes in dividing two worlds, one in the heavens and the other in the dungeon. This review covers the sorry step-sister of the Polaris Lounge, the C17 Untied Club located directly across the...
My Tragic Journey In EgyptAir 787-9 Business Class
Oh EgyptAir. Such potential, but such a failure to deliver. My journey from Washington to Cairo featured a new aircraft with an objectively nice business class seat. But the soft product left me speechless. EgyptAir 787-9 Business Class – A Flight To Forget First, the good. EgyptAir...
I Spent The Night Sleeping On A Bench At Dulles Airport
I did something I have not done in many years: slept on a bench at the airport. My overnight at Washington Dulles reminded me of the days of my youth and how I used to stretch my travel budget...
Conservative Judge In Texas Upholds United Airlines’ Vaccine Mandate For Employees
Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman has attacked United Airlines’ vaccine mandate, but upheld it. The ruling, which declines to block United’s vaccine policy with a preliminary injunction, allows United to proceed with placing employees who have obtained medical...
As A380 Retreats From Global Stage, Emirates CEO Celebrates
Emirates CEO Sir Tim Clark is celebrating the demise of the A380…at other carriers. Meanwhile, Emirates plans to continue to restore A380 service as it sees a unique window of higher fares driven by the reluctance of other carriers...
Hilarious: “Invisible Man” Tries To Sneak Into Airport Lounge
I witnessed something that made me laugh out loud during my recent trip to New York JFK: a man pulled a bandana over his face and tried to waltz into an airline lounge, then acted like he was lost...
My Epic Trip To Bangkok To Dine On An L-1011 Jet!
Thailand reopened to foreign tourists this month from a handful of nations, shortening the amount of quarantine time to one day. With Thailand now open, I am jetting off to Bangkok on a wild itinerary with one overarching goal:...
Lawsuit Alleges Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant Liquored Up Passenger, Then Groped Him
A Spirit Airlines flight attendant has been accused of making unwanted sexual advances against a passenger, including groping him in the rear galley. Spirit Airlines Faces Lawsuit From Passenger Who Says Flight Attendant Groped Him The complaint alleges that...
$39 One-Way Fare Sale On United Airlines
In honor of the return to standard time and the extra hour of sleep, United is running a flash sale with one-way flights starting as low as $39. Flash Sale: One-Way Fares On United Airlines From $39 Key details...
Review: SWISS Lounge New York (JFK)
UPDATE: Swiss has moved to Terminal 1 at JFK. This lounge is now the new Wingtips Lounge and no longer a SWISS – Star Alliance Lounge. SWISS has done a marvelous job remodeling its Terminal 4 lounge at New...
Review: Avianca A320 Business Class
As long as Avianca is engaging in hygiene theatre, it is best to avoid this carrier, particular in business class. Beyond that, the deplorable hard product does not inspire confidence in the airline itself. This review covers my A320...
American Airlines Wisely Bribes Flight Attendants To Work More
As travel ramps up faster than new hiring, American Airlines faces a dour new reality: it is constantly behind the eight ball when it comes to operations. With no room for error, a local storm can ripple through the...
Southwest Airlines Calls Cops On White Mom Over “Suspicious” Biracial Daughter
Southwest Airlines is in the news again for calling the cops on a white mother traveling with her biracial daughter. A flight attendant thought the little girl was being trafficked. I think the flight attendant should be reprimanded. Southwest...
