In terms of transcontinental premium products, American Airlines currently offers a better overall product than either Delta or United. This review covers my journey from JFK-LAX aboard American Airlines 777-200 in business class. American Airlines 777-200 Business Class Review...
Thailand Reduces Quarantine Period For Vaccinated Travelers
Starting next month, visitors to the Kingdom of Thailand who have been vaccinated will have their mandatory quarantine period halved. Thailand To Shorten Quarantine For Vaccinated Travelers At a press conference on Monday, Anutin Charnviranku, Thailand’s Public Health Minister,...
Female Passenger Tied To Her Chair After Streaking On Flight
To Russia, where a 39-year-old woman was tied to the seat by her fellow passengers after she repeatedly took her underwear off and walked up and down the aircraft aisle. Yes, there’s video. Russian Woman Tied To Her Seat...
Spirit Airlines Launches Two Unique LGA Routes
New York LaGuardia airport is encumbered by a perimeter rule which prevents most long-distance flights. But there is one exception that Spirit Airlines is taking advantage of to launch an interesting pair of new routes. Spirit Airlines Launches Nonstop...
After Huge Loss, Will Etihad Merge With Emirates?
In a pandemic or out of a pandemic, Etihad cannot make money. While it plans to downsize its way to growth, perhaps the wiser move is finally convincing Emirates to merge. But I increasingly view a merger as unlikely....
British Airways Elite Status Extension Is A Hopeful Sign
British Airways is extending the elite status of many Executive Club members for another year. While the status match extension shows that air travel still has a long road to recovery, it also makes it more likely other carriers...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club New York (JFK)
After arriving from London, we had several hours in New York JFK before our connection to Los Angeles. While the Flagship Lounge and Flagship Bridge were closed, the Admirals Club was open. American Airlines Admirals Club JFK Review Location...
Korean Air Moves Closer To Asiana Merger
Korean Air now has the funding in place to acquire Asiana after raising nearly $3 billion in capital by issuing new shares. Korean Air Obtains Funding For Asiana Acquisition In November, Korean Air announced it would acquire Asiana airlines...
Pilot Breaks Flight Attendant’s Arm In Lavatory Brawl
A pilot lost a tooth in a nasty onboard brawl over the lavatory, but not before breaking the arm of a flight attendant. Pilot Breaks Arm Of Flight Attendant, Loses Tooth, In Brawl Over Lavatory Use The incident occurred...
Review: American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class
My journey from London to New York on American Airlines was easily the best flight I’ve ever experienced on world’s largest airline. This review highlights business class onboard the 777-300ER. American Airlines 777-300ER Business Class Review This flight was...
How Pope Francis Flew To Iraq And Back
Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome, has just returned from a whirlwind three-day journey to Iraq. His trip included seven flights on two carriers. Seven Flights For Pope Francis Iraq Trip Francis became the first pope to ever travel...
A Cantina To Avoid At Denver International Airport
Cantina is the Spanish word for bar. It also happens to be the name of a Mexican restaurant in Denver International Airport. My bottom line: friendly service, but avoid the tacos. Cantina Grill Denver Airport (DEN) Review I was...
Which American Express Card Is Best For Beginners?
A reader who is building her credit wrote me a note asking for help in choosing her first American Express card. I thought it would be helpful to discuss it for everyone. Which American Express Card Is Best For...
TAP Air Portugal Cancels My Business Class Tickets…
After offering an amazing fare sale, TAP Air Portugal now declares it was a mistake and is canceling business class tickets booked earlier this week, some which cost less than $250 round-trip. TAP Air Portugal Cancels Cheap Business Class...
American Airlines 737 MAX Declares Emergency, Lands Safely
An American Airlines 737 MAX bound for Newark safely landed, but not before the captain declared an emergency after shutting down one engine. The issue is not related to the defects which contributed to the crashes of two MAX...
Great Coffee In Monterey, CA
Monterey is one of my favorite cities in California, a city I have visited regularly since I was a kid. I now have another reason to visit: great coffee. Great Coffee In Monterey, CA I suspect there are several...
JetBlue Flight Diverts After Absurd Onboard Mask Incident
A JetBlue flight to Cancun diverted to Ft. Lauderdale after a passenger onboard refused to wear a mask. Passengers heckled him as he was led off the aircraft in Florida by law enforcement personnel. JetBlue Passenger Forces Diversion After...
United Airlines Embraces Pre-Flight COVID-19 Testing
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week that COVID-19 testing is essential to restore international travel. While that may be United’s position, many countries seem to be taking a different approach. United...
Cyber Attack Likely Compromised Your Frequent Flyer Data
A “highly sophisticated” cyber attack has comprised frequent flyer data for hundreds of thousands of travelers from airline loyalty programs around the world. Cyber Attack Harvests Frequent Flyer Data SITA is one of the largest aviation IT companies in...
Did Delta Air Lines Fire Drag Queen “Lady MAGA” For Supporting Trump?
Political activist Ryan Woods is perhaps better known as Ryanna Woods or Lady MAGA. The drag queen is a Log Cabin Republican from Utah and vocal Trump supporter but now finds himself terminated from Delta Air Lines. Woods claims...
