United CEO Scott Kirby appeared on Marketplace yesterday, one of my favorite radio programs. While the interview was fairly predictable, the final question evoked an answer I wasn’t expecting. United CEO Focuses On People Kirby was interviewed by Kai...
Hot Deal: JetBlue Mint Transcontinental From $299
I recently reviewed JetBlue’s updated Mint product and fell in love with JetBlue all over again. Easily the best domestic premium product, JetBlue is practically giving away tickets in Mint Class next year with a fire sale from Seattle....
Hot Deal: Chicago To Europe For $107 One-Way (Through Late 2021)
It may be a bit premature to start planning 2021 travel, but if you’re in the Chicagoland area and looking for a cheap one-way fare to Europe, TAP Air Portugal has a deal for you… TAP Air Portugal: Cheap...
United Airlines Was NOT Justified In Kicking Off Two-Year-Old
I’m going to call out United Airlines on a technicality, here. United’s website is simply unclear concerning its mask policy for two-year-olds, United overreacted concerning a two-year-old girl who could not keep her mask on, and removing two-year-olds in...
Emirates President Predicts Business Travel Will Bounce Back
Outgoing Emirates President Sir Tim Clark is not worried about business travel bouncing back. In fact, he believes that there will be more opportunity and desire for business travel than ever before in the years ahead. Is he on...
Eastern Airlines Launching Three New Brazilian Routes
Eastern Airlines plans continued growth in Latin America with three new routes to Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Eastern Airlines Plans Service To Belo Horizonte, Brazil Belo Horizonte is Brazil’s third largest metropolitan region behind Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeriro....
JAL Incentivizes You To Skip Your In-Flight Meal
Japan Airlines (JAL) is trialing a program in which you can skip your in-flight meal in exchange for an amenity kit. It is billed as an “ethical” way to reduce food waste. But could JAL be laying the groundwork...
Review: South African Airways A330 Business Class
My Africa trip included 10 flights, but my journey from Johannesburg to Accra onboard the South African Airways A330 in business class was easily my favorite flight. SAA truly impressed me with its comfort, service, and dining onboard. This...
United Airlines Expects No More Layoffs Despite Financial Woes
It will be a bleak winter for United Airlines, but CEO Scott Kirby does not expect any more layoffs will be necessary. United Airlines Expects No More Layoffs, Despite Massive Increase In Cash Burn Speaking on CNN, Kirby predicted...
The UK’s Travel Corridor Problem
The United Kingdom has established a number of “travel corridors” between nations. By spending time in these nations, territories, or regions, currently numbered at 77, quarantine can be avoided when returning to the UK. But not if return travel...
Great Coffee In Ventura, CA
Between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is Ventura, California. I have fond childhood memories of this city and now have the joy of introducing it to my family. It has become our new rest stop when we travel north...
United Flight Attendants Stir Up Controversy Over Crew Quarantine Protocols
A group of flight attendants at United Airlines has insinuated that United forces them to work even when they have been exposed to a colleague with COVID-19. But the issue is more complex and requires a closer look. What...
United Airlines Upgrades Onboard Meals…For Crew Members
United Airlines has upgraded its crew meals at downline stations where shelf-stable meals are required. The meals provide a perfect alternative to the snack boxes currently offered to passengers on the same flights. United Airlines Upgrades Crew Meals Crews...
Review: South African Airways Premium Lounge Johannesburg (JNB)
The South African Airways Premium Lounge in Johannesburg is actually quite nice and was a very pleasant place for me to spend four hours between flights. With good coffee, a wide selection of food, and comfortable seating, it proved...
Review: Mashonzha Lounge Johannesburg (JNB)
The Mashonzha Lounge in Johannesburg is a small Priority Pass at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). While not worth arriving early for, it certainly beats waiting in the gate area. Mashonzha Lounge Johannesburg Review This lounge is located in...
Flight Attendants In Diapers? Disgusting…
China’s civil aeronautics agency is suggesting flight attendants wear diapers when traveling to high-risk destinations. I cannot think of anything more disgusting… China Tells Flight Attendants To Consider Diapers On Risky Flights First, whatever the actual numbers are, I...
Review: South African Airways A320 Business Class
My flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg on South African Airways was originally scheduled with an Airbus A350-900, but swapped at the last minute for an A32o-200 instead. While I missed out on a lie-flat seating, the A320 business...
United Airlines Embraces Direct Air Capture Technology
United Airlines pledges to go green by 2050…and it won’t be from buying carbon offsets. Instead, through investments in Direct Air Capture and sustainable aviation fuel, United Airlines pledges to actually make the air cleaner and reduce its greenhouse...
2020 Thanksgiving Travel Higher In 80% Of U.S. Counties Than In 2019 – Why Do We Travel During The Pandemic?
The Centers for Disease Control warned Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving, but we chose to travel…more so than even last year. What do we make of this stubborn refusal to stay home, if anything at all? USA Thanksgiving...
Last Call: 10% Match For Funding United Airlines TravelBank
I almost missed this…I don’t want you to miss it too. Through the end of day, United will match up to 10% of your contribution to the United TravelBank, a way to prepay for United travel. It just saved...
