As we enter the new year, I’m doubling down on an elite status strategy that worked very well in 2025: free agency. This year, I will continue to fly carriers where the price and schedule make the most sense....
Turkish Airlines Eyes Premium Economy Comeback, Reviving “Comfort Class” Era
It appears that Turkish Airlines is seriously considering the return of premium economy to its longhaul aircraft, a welcome move that brings back fond memories of “Comfort Class.” Turkish Airlines Considering Bringing Back Premium Economy Turkish was one of...
From Triumph To Tragedy: Mother Jailed For 10 Years After Death Of Girl Born On Air Canada Flight
This is a heartbreaking story that intersects aviation history, child welfare, and criminal justice. A Canadian mother has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after a judge found her responsible for the death of her five-year-old daughter, a...
My Conversation With U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy…
I mentioned earlier that U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attended the signing ceremony for the historic Boeing – Alaska Airlines aircraft order and Alaska’s 787 livery reveal. After the ceremony, I had a chance to briefly speak with Duffy....
Inside Alaska Airlines’ New Global Livery Reveal: My Quick Trip To Seattle
It’s time for another “day in the life of a travel blogger” story, where I’ll share about a very quick trip to Seattle for the global livery reveal for Alaska Airlines. My Trip To Seattle For Alaska Airlines Livery...
Trump’s Doomsday Plane Heads To Washington, DC As Global Tensions Rise
With global geopolitical tensions simmering and the Trump administration making extraordinary threats about military operations abroad, an often unseen but critical piece of U.S. national security infrastructure has quietly moved into position. The U.S. Air Force’s E-4B “Nightwatch,” commonly...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Resume Contract Talks With Patience Wearing Thin
After years of stalled negotiations and a decisive rejection of a tentative agreement, United Airlines flight attendants are once again sitting down with management. But this time, the tone is sharper, expectations are higher, and patience is wearing thin...
Avelo Abandons ICE Deportation Flights As Politics, Protests, And The Price Catch Up
Avelo Airlines is backing away from the ICE deportation flight business, and the implications are bigger than one carrier ending one controversial contract. This is about how a small airline tried to buy stability, got swallowed by politics, and...
10 Business Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2026
It worked so well in 2025 that I’m embracing my status as “free agent” this year, which will make it easier than ever to review new products, but also make the effective use of miles and points all the...
Systemwide Upgrades Or Gifted Gold Status? A Tricky American Airlines Loyalty Point Decision
An American Airlines Executive Platinum member asked for some help choosing his 175,000 Advantage Loyalty Point Reward and I think it’s an interesting discussion concerning the value of Gold status very systemwide upgrades. Systemwide Upgrades Or Gifting AAdvantage Gold...
Alaska Airlines Orders 110 Boeing Jets, Locking In Growth For The Next Decade
Alaska Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to more than 100 new Boeing narrowbodies and expanding its widebody fleet as it continues a growth strategy that has been years in the making. While the...
Alaska Airlines Captain Praised As Hero Now Sues Boeing For $10 Million, Says He Was Scapegoated
Alaska Airlines Captain Brandon Fisher contends that he was praised publicly as a hero while quietly becoming a target in a legal defense strategy. He’s now suing Boeing for $10 million. Alaska Airlines Pilot Sues Boeing, Says Manufacturer Tried...
Hilton Dumps Hampton Inn After ICE Booking Controversy Turns Into PR Disaster
Hilton did what big brands pragmatically do when a franchise turns into a political firestorm: it cut ties. Hilton Cuts Ties With Hampton Inn After ICE Booking Controversy Spirals Earlier today, I shared that a Hampton Inn in Lakeville,...
United Global Services Member Throws Fit After Family Boards Before Him
Flying in first class does not guarantee class, and holding elite airline status often seems to confer a sense of self-importance rather than actual importance. A recent United Airlines boarding incident illustrates that point perfectly. United Global Services Member...
Amsterdam Schiphol Meltdown Enters Day Five As Cancellations Spiral Out Of Control
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has entered its fifth straight day of major disruption, with snow, ice, and operational constraints continuing to cripple one of Europe’s busiest hubs and sending shockwaves through airline schedules across the continent. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Meltdown...
Free Inflight Wi-Fi Begins Today On American Airlines Flights
After years of charging for inflight internet on most of its flights, American Airlines is finally making free Wi-Fi a reality for many travelers as the airline begins rolling out the complimentary in-flight connectivity starting today. American Airlines Begins...
Hilton Hotel Cancels ICE Agents’ Reservations, Sparks DHS Backlash And Corporate Damage Control
A controversy involving a Hilton-branded hotel in Minnesota is drawing national attention after federal immigration agents alleged their reservations were canceled because of their affiliation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident has prompted responses from the Department...
United Passenger Takes Off Pants During Boarding On Orlando Flight, Crew Allegedly Does Nothing
If true, a bizarre incident from a recent United Airlines flight to Orlando is a reminder that airline cabin crews are expected to enforce more than just seatbelt rules… United Passenger Pulls Off Trousers On Orlando Flight, Flight Attendants...
I Left My Laptop On A United Airlines Flight And Tracked It Down Myself
I made a stupid mistake in leaving my laptop computer onboard a United Airlines flight, but the process of getting it back left me with a big smile on my face. How I Lost My Laptop On A United...
Gayle King Slams United Airlines For Selling Her A “Window Seat” With No Window In Business Class
CBS Morning co-host Gayle King is unhappy with United Airlines, specifically with a business class seat that did not have a window on her 9.5-hour flight from Maui to New York City. Gayle King Complains About Windowless United Airlines...
