I found a great little coffee shop in Palm Springs that wowed me with an intense and rich espresso. Great Coffee in Palm Springs, California I had a meeting in Palm Springs earlier this week. Because Palm Springs is...
United Airlines Balances Operational Reliability With Cash Preservation
United Airlines has a new program which cancels “empty” flights which are less than 30% full. Although the impact of such cancellations will be limited, it does represent a new course of action that we may see others follow...
American Airlines Realizes It Cannot Just Cut Service To Certain Cities…
American Airlines’ plan to cut service to 15 cities in October was perfectly reasonable…except for the fact that it was not legally permitted to cut two cities on the list. Surprise, surprise…American now says it will continue to serve...
Virgin Atlantic Swoops In As PIA Fights To Return To Europe
While Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) fights for the right to return to European skies, Virgin Atlantic is taking full advantage of the opportunity with three new routes to Pakistan. PIA Files Appeal To Resume European Flights Pakistan International Airlines...
United Airlines Won’t Outsource Management Jobs To India After All…
United Airlines will not outsource management jobs to India and claims that its recent job postings were in error. United Airlines Posts Jobs In India In 2015 United launched an India Knowledge Center (IKC) as an extension of its U.S....
United Airlines Will Provide Eye Protection To Flight Attendants
United Airlines will allow, but not require, flight attendants to wear eye protection and face shields effective next month. In fact, United will even provide free eyewear. United Airlines Will Provide Eye Protection To Flight Attendants (But Not Shields)...
United Airlines Plans To Furlough “Up To” 2,850 Pilots In 2020
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...
