Blaming “the deterioration in travel demand compared to late June,” United plans to furlough up to 2,850 pilots this year unless federal payroll support is extended. United Airlines Plans To Furlough Up To 2,850 Pilots In 2020 In a...
Review: Hyatt Regency Toronto (Suite)
After my flight to YYZ on Air France I spent the night in Toronto, choosing the Hyatt Regency. Although the hotel is dated, I found it perfectly suitable for my short stay. Note my stay was in February 2020…the...
How The United Club At LAX Is Adapting To The Pandemic
Last week I stopped by the United Club at LAX. I’ve been avoiding lounges during the pandemic, but was curious to see what steps United has taken to create a safer environment at its LAX club as well as...
Warning: American Airlines’ New Coronavirus Disinfectant May Actually Harm Passengers And Flight Attendants
American Airlines was given emergency approval earlier this week to use a new disinfectant that promises to kill coronavirus on surfaces for up to a week. But be aware the cleaner may actually do little to prevent the spread...
US And UK Officials Discuss Transatlantic “Air Bridge” Between London And New York
High-level officials from the United States and United Kingdom are allegedly discussing the creation of a transatlantic “air bridge” that would restore travel between New York and London. Details: Transatlantic “Air Bridge” Between New York And London Since March,...
Review: Air France A350 Business Class
Not only is the Airbus A350 one of my favorite aircraft, but the food and service on my Air France flight was so excellent that this will go down as one of my all-time-best business class flights. Here’s my...
Woman Sues EasyJet After Being “Forced” To Move Seats To Accommodate Religious Passengers
UPDATE: EasyJet Settles With Passenger A woman is suing easyJet over a pair of seat assignment incidents on flights from Tel Aviv. Her lawsuit claims she faced unlawful gender discrimination after flight attendants coaxed her to move seats to...
Emirates Flight Attendant Released From Notorious Dubai Jail, But For How Long?
Being at the wrong place at the wrong time came close to costing a 23-year-old Emirates flight attendant her life. But after two months of detention, Derrin Crawford is out of jail…for now at least. But until we have...
Hot Deal: USA To Tokyo From $160 R/T On Air Canada
Interested in a trip to Tokyo this autumn or next year? If so and you’re in the Eastern USA, Air Canada has a great deal for you. Cheap tickets on Air Canada to Tokyo are available now. Cheap Air...
United Airlines Offers New Basic Economy Seating Option
United Airlines has gradually made its Basic Economy fares more flexible. Starting tomorrow, you’ll have even more seating options when booking a Basic Economy ticket. Specifically, United will now offer Basic Economy passengers the option of purchasing EconomyPlus seats...
COVID-19 Rapid Testing At SFO Offers Hope For Future Travel
Better late than never, but San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has become the first U.S. airport to introduce rapid COVID-19 testing. Screening is currently only for airport and airline employees, but it is one step closer to a testing...
My Air France Sauna Experience In Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
Few things are more therapeutic than 15-minutes in a hot sauna. I finally had the chance to enjoy a mini-spa day from the Air France Lounge at Paris CDG, the subject of this sauna review. Air France Sauna Review...
United Airlines’ Surplus Nuts Now Also On Sale
I’ve been greatly enjoying my first class mixed nuts from American Airlines over the last few weeks…they make a perfect midday meal. Now two additional varieties are available from United Airlines, including one with my favorite kind of nut....
Delta Did Not Ban Navy SEAL Due To A Tweet…
The idea that Delta banned former Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill due to one tweet is suspect at best. Delta may be strict, but doesn’t invoke a “one strike and you are out” policy. The Real Reason Delta Banned Controversial...
Review: Finnair A321 Business Class
Finnair offers a lovely service onboard its European flights in business class with a hot meal, attentive service, and high-speed internet. This review covers my A321 flight from Helsinki to Paris. Finnair A321 Business Class Review Check-In I arrived...
United Airlines Announces September Schedule Reductions To Hawaii And Canada
With travel restrictions extended in both Hawaii and Canada, United Airlines has adjusted its September 2020 schedule to more accurately reflect demand. United Airlines Reduces Hawaii Flights For September 2020 With tourists effectively banned from Hawaii for another month...
Navy SEAL Banned For Not Wearing A Mask Wants A Meeting With Delta CEO
Robert O’Neill, the former Navy SEAL who was banned from Delta yesterday for failing to wear a mask onboard, claims this is all a misunderstanding, he is being persecuted by the New York Times, and wants a meeting with...
JetBlue Will Delay London Service
JetBlue joining the transatlantic market has been one the most anticipated new route additions in 2021. But thanks to the pandemic, we’ll have to wait a bit longer. JetBlue will delay its London service at least a half year....
Wow! TSA Collects A Pretty Penny Of Loose Change At Airport Security Checkpoints
How much loose change (and occasional bills) do you think the TSA collected at airport security checkpoints last year? How about $1 million? TSA Loose Change Adds Up Quickly With all the stress surrounding air travel and security checkpoints,...
Review: Finnair Schengen Lounge Helsinki (HEL)
Far better than the nearby Aspire Lounge, the Finnair Lounge in Helsinki’s Terminal 2 is spacious and comfortable with a decent food and drink selection and other amenities that make it worthy of a visit prior to your flight....
