With a new Aeroplan program coming that explicitly prohibits backtracking, I made one final odd but strategic redemption. This redemption demonstrates why I love Aeroplan (despite our troubles) and why I am officially crazy. My Beautifully Convoluted Final Aeroplan...
Air Serbia, A Valuable New Aeroplan Partner
Starting today, you can now use your Aeroplan miles to book travel on Air Serbia. Prior to the pandemic, this was one of my favorite airlines for transatlantic travel. Air Serbia Now An Aeroplan Partner Air Serbia offers a...
Promising Vaccine Trials May Accelerate Travel Return
This morning, Pfizer and BioNTech reported both startling and promising results from its COVID-19 vaccine trial: an effective rate of over 90%. If this proves true, it could hasten the return of worldwide travel sooner than many of us expected....
United Pokes Fun At Denver International Airport Conspiracy Theories
When it comes to conspiracy theories, no airport is more intertwined in them than Denver International Airport. United Airlines has some fun with these in a new video intended to assuage passenger fears. Denver Airport Conspiracy Theories Drive into...
A Tasty Beef Dinner On Aeromexico
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. This week we go...
Spirit Airlines Grows In Orange County With New Slots, Route
Spirit Airlines is poised to grow in Orange Country, California after it secured a pair of new slots at John Wayne Airport (SNA). The budget carrier will begin service this month and has already announced an additional new route....
Airport Police Chases And Fake Icelandic Airlines: How To Gain Free Publicity
Two aviation stories, seemingly unrelated, remind us how much our truth-starved culture is willing to pursue news that lacks any credibility or edifying value. The stories also provide clear and convincing blueprints for how to secure free publicity. Police...
Great Coffee In Costa Mesa, CA
I recently shared of a wonderful coffee shop in Santa Ana, CA. Today we’ll move to another Orange County city to explore two great coffee shops in Costa Mesa. Great Coffee In Costa Mesa, California First, I want to...
Last Call: Book Aeroplan Awards At Old Rates (Here’s What To Book Now)
This evening, Aeroplan will shut down for a couple days as it transitions to the new program. This is your last call to book sweet spots utilizing the old Aeroplan chart. New Aeroplan: Generally Higher Prices, Lower Fees On...
United Airlines Will Stop Blocking First Class Seats For Flight Attendants
Citing increased customer demand and scientific studies, United Airlines will stop blocking first and economy class seats for flight attendants starting next week that were intended to promote social distancing. United Airlines Will Stop Blocking Seats For Flight Attendants...
United Airlines Bringing Back Champagne, Poured Wine To Premium Cabins
Starting later this month, United Airlines will again offer Champagne or Prosecco onboard and pour wine from larger bottles, another step in the slow return to pre-pandemic service levels. It will also offer two slightly modified snack boxes onboard....
Southwest Airlines Was Far Too Nice To This Pesky Woman
What happened when a disruptive passenger on Southwest screamed about not wearing her mask? Southwest Airlines calmly escorted her off the aircraft, refunded her ticket, and walked her out of the airport secure area. Why roll out the red...
Thai Airways Lists Entire 747 Fleet For Sale. Is This The End Of First Class On Thai?
Thai Airways has just listed its entire Boeing 747 fleet for sale along with several other aircraft. This move may not only mark the end of the Queen of the Skies for Thai Airways, but the end of first...
Emirates First Class Redemptions Via Alaska Airlines Ending Soon
Alaska Airlines has notified its Mileage Plan members that first class award redemptions on Emirates will no longer be available beginning April 1, 2021. Take a deep breath: you still have several months to theoretically book first class awards...
Ryanair Trolls President Trump, Kanye West
Irish budget carrier Ryanair, known for its brash CEO who always speaks his mind, has waded into the U.S. presidential election with a barrage of tweets which troll several members of the Trump family as well as Kanye West....
United Airlines Unveils Hotel Hub, A Digital Solution For Hotel Bookings During Irregular Operations
United Airlines is making it easier than ever to secure a hotel booking and meal voucher when your flight is delayed or canceled with a new digital solution called Hotel Hub. United Airlines Hotel Hub United has rolled out...
Southwest CEO Warns “The Ship Is Taking On Water” But Flight Attendants Appear Indifferent
In a memo to employees sent last weekend, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly warned that “the ship is taking on water.” As Southwest Airlines moves closer to furloughs for the first time in its history, Kelly is warning that...
Star Alliance Embraces New Diplomatic Role
Star Alliance CEO Jeffrey Goh finds himself in a changed world in which the sort of products and services his organization offers have become far less relevant during a period in which airlines are struggling for survival. While these...
Model Claims Southwest Airlines Discriminated Against Her Due To Breast Size
A “model” was ordered to cover up on Southwest Airlines flight or face ejection after flight attendants deemed her outfit crossed the line of decency. She claims she was targeted for her large breasts and not her revealing outfit....
British Airways Defends Its Decision To Retire 747
British Airways abruptly retired its fleet of Boeing 747-400 aircraft over the summer, blaming COVID-19. But the newly-installed CEO now touts the decision as a huge boost to British Airways’ sustainability efforts. British Airways Defends 747 Retirement Speaking at...
