Alaska Airlines has quietly updated its award chart for flights within North America operated by Alaska or Hawaiian, adding a new and higher minimum mileage threshold for longer distance itineraries. Alaska Airlines Updates North American Award Chart, Adds New...
My Busy 36 Hours In Germany…
I had a busy day and a half in Germany, but it was a great bookend to my summer and a lovely time with my children in a land that I deeply love. 36 Busy But Beautiful Hours In...
Why Is American Airlines Removing Baggage Sizers At Gates?
American Airlines is quietly removing baggage sizers from gates, a change that has left me scratching my head and raised reasonable fear that carry-on size enforcement is about to become much more arbitrary. American Airlines Removes Baggage Sizers At...
Review: British Airways Club Lounge North – London (LHR – T5)
British Airways’ Club Lounge North in Heathrow Terminal 5 has at least one thing going for it: it’s certainly better than the gate area. But expect crowds and queues in an era of larger business class cabins, but an...
SAS Restores European Business Class
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has officially relaunched business class on intra-European flights as of October 1, 2025, nearly a year after SAS announced its intentions to do so after joining SkyTeam last autumn. European Business Class Returns To SAS In...
Air Canada Adds Free Beer, Wine, And Snacks In Economy
Air Canada is now offering complimentary beer, wine, and snacks in economy on domestic and transborder flights, turning a temporary perk into a permanent feature. Air Canada Offers Free Beer, Wine, And Snacks To Economy Passengers On All Flights...
Exit Controls Quietly Expand At U.S. Airports
The United States has long avoided outbound passport control, but is quietly building a biometric exit system at airports that functions much like one. Should The U.S. Add Exit Controls? Pros, Cons, And The Quiet Biometric Shift Underway Let’s...
“Shut Your Kid Up!” Grotesque United Passenger Berates Family For Crying Toddler, Forcing Crew Intervention
A disturbing incident on a United Airlines flight from Rome to Washington Dulles involved a passenger cursing at a family over their two-year-old child, prompting intervention from both flight attendants and fellow travelers. United Passenger Allegedly Curses At Family...
How Delta Responded After Jets Collided At New York LaGuardia
Two Delta regional jets made contact on a New York LaGuardia (LGA) taxiway, causing minor damage and one non-life-threatening injury to a flight attendant. Two Delta Jets Collide On LaGuardia Taxiway The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. and...
Delta Air Lines Adds YouTube To In-Flight Entertainment, Offers Free YouTube Premium Trial
Delta Air Lines is adding YouTube onboard to its in-flight-entertainment library, a practical upgrade that matches how people like me actually watch videos today. Delta Adds YouTube And YouTube Premium Access In Flight Delta has rolled out a new...
Review: American Airlines’ New “78P” Business Class (Chicago – London)
Another American Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner review? Yes…after my earlier flight went mechanical, I was rebooked on the late-night 78P flight from Chicago to London in business class, once again on a brand new aircraft with Flagship Suites. American Airlines...
Entitled United Passenger Demands Premier Benefits He No Longer Has
Sometimes you just have to laugh at the entitlement on display when a traveler demands benefits he no longer qualifies for and some he never qualified for. “Back Of The Line Fredo!” Entitled United Passenger Demands Premier Benefits He...
DHS Alleges Biden Officials Abused TSA Watchlists To Target Jan. 6 Suspects And Mask Violators
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has alleged that former Biden administration officials misused Transportation Security Administration (TSA) watchlists to target January 6 suspects and mask violators for enhanced screening and denial of boarding. DHS Alleges TSA Watchlists...
Turkish Airlines To Launch Direct Flights To Armenia
Turkey’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, will launch direct flights to Armenia as part of Ankara’s broader effort to normalize relations with its neighbor after decades of hostility. Turkish Airlines Plans Direct Flights To Armenia The Turkish flag carrier disclosed...
Review: American Airlines 787-9 Business Class Flagship Suites Preferred
Here’s a “review” of the spacious new Flagship Suites Preferred on American Airlines, the front-row business class seats on the new 787-9 Dreamliners. I put review in quotations because my flight ultimately went mechanical, so this review will heavily...
Impressive: My First Starlink Internet Flight On United Airlines
I recently experienced my first Starlink internet flight on United Airlines and was very impressed. My First Flight With Starlink Internet On United Airlines – A Review United Airlines is gradually rolling out Starlink internet across its fleet. Service...
554-Pound Rapper Sues Lyft After Driver Says She Was Too Big To Get In His Car, Prevails
UPDATE: As I expected, Lyft has settled with a morbidly obese rapper in a confidential settlement agreement after one of its drivers refused to transport 500+ pound Dajua Blanding, known as Dank Demoss. Under Michigan law, weight is a...
Lufthansa To Retire Iconic Jets, Slash Thousands Of Jobs
A sweeping shake-up is underway at the Lufthansa Group, with major cutbacks to both its fleet and staffing planned for the coming years. Cutbacks to Lufthansa Group Fleet and Workforce Lufthansa Group is preparing for a leaner future, trimming...
This Is Not A Delivery Room: Outrageous Passenger Behavior In Delta First Class
Let’s start out the week with a bit of poetry…an ode to the disgusting Delta first class passenger who placed his feet on the bulkhead like he was delivering a baby. Delta First Class Passenger Treats Bulkhead Like A...
Review: American Airlines Flagship Lounge Chicago (ORD)
The American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) offers an elevated lounge experience compared to the Admirals Club one level below, with a nice buffet and plenty of room to spread out. American Airlines Flagship Lounge...