Hotels have been hit hard in recent months. With properties around the world slowly starting to re-open, will major chains now abandon plans to eliminate single-use toiletries due to COVID-19? Hotels Plan(ned?) To Introduce Bulk Toiletries Prior to the...
Germany Will Control 20% Of Lufthansa Group In Exchange For €9 Billion Bailout
Lufthansa and Germany have agreed to a €9 billion bailout that will provide a vital lifeline to the Lufthansa Group and give the German government two seats at the table. Germany will now is a part-owner of Austrian Airlines,...
2020 Memorial Day: Let Us Not Forget Death During A Time Of Death
A note to my American readers. This Memorial Day, it’s easier than ever to forget the death and sacrifice of military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We must not do that. Memorial...
British Airways Prepares To Fire All Flight Attendants In Scheme To Slash Wages
British Airways is reportedly preparing to fire all its flight attendants, then rehire up to 75% of them at dramatically reduced pay. A note shared by flight attendant Hannah Chapman on Facebook details British Airways’ intentions: “On 15th June,...
KLM Previews The Dreary New Normal Of Flying…
All things considered, we’ll do just fine. Still, a KLM video showcasing safety throughout the travel experience projects the dreary new norm of travel. KLM Highlights Safety At Airport + Onboard As travel is set to ramp up further...
Cathay Pacific Faces Grave Threat As Massive Protests Loom In Hong Kong
A new security law for Hong Kong proposed by Beijing threatens to launch a new wave of deadly protests. That poses a grave threat to Cathay Pacific. New Beijing Law Stirs Resentment In Hong Kong On Friday, the National...
Balkans Day 5: Accused Of Espionage In Montenegro
The Dubrovnik – Podgorica, Montenegro bus journey was five hours without air conditioning, but still a beautiful drive. Podgorica turned out to be a cool city, even though we immediately regretted not spending the night in Budva instead. Oh...
Oscar Munoz’s Legacy At United Airlines
Earlier this week, Oscar Munoz stepped down as CEO of United Airlines, after nearly five years on the job. How should we evaluate his legacy? My friend Gary at View from the Wing called the Oscar Munoz legacy disappointing....
Where The Two Survivors Were Sitting When PIA Airbus A320 Crashed
Two men miraculously survived the crash of Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 from Lahore to Karachi yesterday. Where were they seated onboard the Airbus A320? After the A320 crashed into a Karachi neighborhood yesterday afternoon, all passengers and crew...
15 U.S. Airlines Plan To Suspend Service To 62 Airports (Full List)
The U.S. Department of Transportation has tentatively given 15 U.S. airlines the approval to drop service to 62 airports. The CARES Act requires that all airlines maintain service to all U.S. airports they served pre-COVID-19, but the DOT has...
And Baby Makes Four
In the midst of death and destruction comes new life. I’m pleased to announce the arrival of my daughter, Claire Marie Annedore Klint. We live in a cruel world, particularly in this era of COVID-19. There is tremendous uncertainty,...
Want To Travel? Demand Accountability First…
The argument over when to travel and how to strike the proper balance between saving lives and saving the economy in this era of COVID-19 misses a greater point: why do we, as Americans, accept such mediocrity from ourselves...
Etihad, Can You Just Merge With Emirates Already?
Etihad has built up its reputation on the allure of the A380. With the aircraft on the chopping block and Etihad continuing to struggle, it’s time to merge with Emirates. Emirates loves to sell the bling (golden showers and...
Lufthansa A380 Operations Won’t Return To Frankfurt
Lufthansa has retired seven of its 14 Airbus A380 aircraft in response to COVID-19. Now the carrier has revealed that the A380 will not return to Frankfurt. Lufthansa Faces Same A380 Issues As Other Carriers Carriers around the world...
Pakistan International Airlines A320 Crashes, Killing 97 Onboard
A Pakistan International Airlines A320 carrying a total of 99 passengers and crew members crashed into a congested neighborhood in Karachi this afternoon. At least two survivors have been pulled from the wreckage, but 97 are feared dead. What...
A Bizarre Sexual Harassment Lawsuit On United Airlines
A NFL player is suing United Airlines for failing to take seriously his sexual harassment complaint onboard a transcontinental flight. A Raucous Redeye Flight On United According to the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County, the following occurred on...
Delta’s New Triangle Route To Cape Town Puts Heat On United
When Delta Air Lines announced plans to retire its 777-200 fleet, one unanswered question was the status of its longest flight, Atlanta to Johannesburg. But Delta has come up with a creative “triangle route” solution that puts immediate pressure...
United Airlines Eliminates Formal Onboard Beverage Service
United Airlines will introduce a new snack pack that will replace traditional beverage service in economy class, at least temporarily. Select drinks will still be available upon request. United moved to exclusively serving pre-packaged food and drink in April....
Why The Air France A380 Retirement Pains Me…
As expected, Air France has accelerated its A380 retirement and will be come the first airline to wholly retire its A380 fleet. That’s sad news in general, but particularly sad news for me. Let me concede at the outset...
Scott Kirby Channels His Inner-Winston Churchill
Scott Kirby sees himself, whether he admits it or not, as a wartime leader in the vein of Wintson Churchill. His address to employees earlier today makes this clear. I covered his speech to employees earlier today, but wanted...
