Trending under the hashtags #LoveIsEssential and #LoveIsNotTourism, Europe is considering rolling back travel restrictions for partners and lovers who may not be in a legally-recognizable relationship but wish to reunite. Does an EU exemption for lovers make sense? EU...
EL-AL Accepts Bailout, Faces Nationalization
EL AL Israel Airlines has accepted a bailout worth $400 million from the government that will likely give Israel a majority stake in its flag carrier. EL AL Bailout Details The bailout includes: $250 million government-backed loan – Israel...
Museum Or Mosque? The Battle Over Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia has stood for over 1,500 years, first as a cathedral, then as a mosque, and now as a museum. But a recent battle to return the Hagia Sophia to mosque status threatens to upend decades compromise...
Americans Locked Out Of Europe? Exceptions And Uncertainty Abounds
There’s more to the story about the Americans who chartered a private jet, flew to Italy, then were turned away. Entry exceptions have been made and continue to be made and entering Europe for the determined American traveler is...
Qantas Flight Attendants Will Serve As Hotel Quarantine Wardens After Security Guard Trysts
What happens when security guards engage in congress with the people they are supposed to ensure are lawfully quarantining? Answer: a wave of COVID-19. But now Qantas flight attendants have been summoned to the rescue in a new role...
Independence Day 2020: Traveling Back To Look Forward
Every Independence Day in the USA I like to offer a few thoughts on my heart. This year Independence Day takes on a whole new meaning in light of all that has occurred over the last two months. Daniel...
United Airlines Re-Introduces Coffee, Tea, Ice, and Alcohol
After a multi-month hiatus, United Airlines has restored a number of beverage options to its cabins. United Restores Ice, Alcohol, Coffee, Tea…On Select Flights Effective July 3, United once again offers a number of additional beverages onboard. Systemwide Complimentary...
Supermodel’s Stinging Rebuke Of American Airlines Rings Hollow
I’m normally quite impressed by the knowledge and passion Chrissy Teigen displays when it comes to air travel. Not this time, however. A stinging rebuke of American Airlines by the supermodel really misses the mark. Supermodel Rebukes American Airlines...
Great Coffee In Barcelona
I didn’t have to go far to find great coffee in Barcelona…all I had to do was walk down to my hotel’s lobby. Wherever I am in the world, I search for great coffee. While in Barcelona, it was...
Union Boss Warns Guests To Stay Away From Southern California Hotels
A union boss has warned against visiting Southern California hotels, stating hotels are not taking COVID-19 precautions seriously. But is this hotel warning just union scaremongering or a new threat to California hotel guests? A California Hotel Warning Speaking on...
Another Scandal Rocks Pakistan International Airlines
As if the pilot scandal was not enough, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) finds itself embroiled in a new ticketing scandal. PIA Ticketing Scandal: How PIA Ticket Agents Scammed Their Own Airline As reported by Dawn, Pakistan’s leading English newspaper,...
Woman Attacks Five Spirit Airlines Employees In Anger Over Baggage Fee, Then Coughs On Cops While Claiming She Has COVID-19
Yesterday wasn’t a good day for Emmari Jackson. Angered by an unexpected fee for her carry-on bag, the 21-year-old launched a full-scale attack on a cadre of Spirit Airlines staff, at one point even striking a supervisor with a...
Fake Flights Are Taking Off
Would you spend an afternoon checking in for a flight, going through security screening and passport control, boarding an A330, enjoying food and beverage onboard, but never actually leaving? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, China Airlines and...
Coming Up: New Trip Reports
For the last few months I have held off on publishing new trip reports. But it’s time to start clearing the backlog. In what seems like ages ago but was only late March, I made the choice to stop...
As American Retreats, Will Delta Or United Step Up At LAX?
American Airlines announced it is drastically scaling back its international presence in Los Angeles, slashing the majority of its longhaul flights. Will Delta and United step in to fill the void or is LAX simply too difficult a hub?...
Air Canada Fights To Keep Your Money
In what has been a fascinating back-and-forth, Air Canada continues to insist it has a legal right to deny refunds on cancelled flights. I give Air Canada credit for being bold…but not for understanding law. Background A Bermuda resident...
Pakistani Pilot Probe Spreads To United Arab Emirates
In light of disturbing accusations of forgery and cheating amongst licensed pilots in Pakistan, authorities from the United Arab Emirates are now seeking to verify the credentials of the many Pakistani pilots and engineers gainfully employed in the UAE....
Why Dubai May Be Very Crowded This Summer
For citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hoping to escape the summer heat, air conditioning is likely going to be the only choice for the summer 2020 months. Government officials have barred citizens and residents from leaving the...
EL AL Suspends All Operations
EL AL Israel Airlines has suspended all operations until further notice. All aircraft have been ordered back to Israel. EL AL Suspends Operations Yesterday, EL AL announced it lost $140 million during the first quarter of 2020. Pilots are...
United CEO Personally Issues Mask Warning
United CEO Scott Kirby pleads with passengers to “do the right thing” in a new video warning on safety masks. United Has Banned Five Passengers For Not Wearing Masks Recently, United Airlines began aggressively enforcing its onboard mask policy....
