UPDATE: Emirates updated its schedule yesterday and swapped out the 777-300ER for a 777-200LR. Thus, it looks like we won’t see a 777W on this route. I’ve reached out to Emirates for confirmation and will update this post accordingly....
Flying With Ruth Bader Ginsburg
In losing Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the United States lost a brilliant justice and trailblazing woman. Today, I look back on a United Airlines flight gone awry, which forced the late justice to rapidly evacuate down an emergency slide after...
Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant Argues With Passenger Over American Flag Face Covering
A Spirit Airlines flight attendant and passenger engaged in a verbal battle over a neck gaiter bearing the American flag. The flight attendant insisted a neck gaiter was an inappropriate type of face covering and threatened to call the...
United’s Last Ditch Effort To Secure Second Bailout
With furloughs looming, United Airlines has teamed up with its union counterparts to offer one final plea for a second bailout to Congress and the Administration. United Airlines Offers Final Plea For Second Bailout With furloughs less than two...
Emirates Prepares For January 2021 Tel Aviv Launch With New Kosher Facility
Emirates has been given final approval from Israeli authorities to begin service to Ben Gurion international airport in Tel Aviv. Service will start in January 2021. In preparation, Emirates is launching a Kosher food facility in the UAE. Emirates...
The Airbus A380 With 966 Seats Onboard…
Could an all-economy configuration of the Airbus A380 with nearly 1,000 passengers saved the program? Or is the concept of a 966-seat jet aircraft the stuff nightmares are made of? The All-Economy Stretch A380 With 966 Seats Onboard Andreas...
Qantas Flight To Nowhere Sells Out In 10 Minutes
Here’s an indication of just how pent up travel demand is: a Qantas flight to nowhere just set a record as the fastest selling Qantas flight in history. Qantas Flight To Nowhere Sells Out In 10 Minutes Flat… Dubbed...
United Airlines Loses A Rock Star In Sydney
The famous Annie Walton, United Airlines’ rock star in Sydney, is the latest COVID-19 job casualty. While Annie herself is just fine, her position has been eliminated due to the pandemic. That’s reason for all of us to mourn....
The Civility Of SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is prohibiting loud gate announcements as part of its new “Quiet Airport” program. Finally a prohibition I can sign onto… SFO Quiet Airport Program SFO is already one of my favorite airports in the...
Review: British Airways Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
This is a review of the British Airways Lounge in Washington Dulles as it appears during Priority Pass hours. British Airways Washington Dulles Lounge Review This visit occurred in March 2020. Please note service and hours may be altered...
Pan Am Returning To The Skies…Using 747s?
Pan Am is preparing its sixth reincarnation, this time introducing “luxury” passenger service onboard the Boeing 747. Pan Am Returns…With 747 Service? Enter, Gene “D.G.” Tatum, the President of the latest incarnation. He’s hoping to be based in Ecuador…or...
Southwest Airlines Extends Middle Seat Blocking
Southwest Airlines has extended its middle seat blocking policy at least through the end of the Thanksgiving holiday season. Southwest Airlines Extends Seat Blocking Policy Set to expire on October 31, 2020, Southwest Airlines has extended its policy of...
Oktoberfest Isn’t Cancelled On Lufthansa
There may be no Oktoberfest this year in Munich, but Lufthansa will still host Oktoberfest on one very special flight. Lufthansa Oktoberfest Flight 2020 Blaming the pandemic, Munich cancelled Oktoberfest this year, a festival that draws millions to the...
Review: Air France – KLM Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
The Air France – KLM lounge at Washington Dulles is my favorite Air France lounge in the USA and with a swanky second level, now even nicer than before. Air France – KLM Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) Review The...
Dear Flight Attendants, Thank You.
This post will not be snarky. There is no subliminal messaging. I simply want to take a moment to offer a sincere thank you to flight attendants for their hard work and sacrifice during this difficult time. Thank You...
Alaska Airlines Suspends Flights To Portland, Other West Coast Cities, Due To Wildfire Smoke
With much of the West Coast facing horrific smoke and smog from wildfires, Alaska Airlines is temporarily suspending flights to Portland and other cities. Alaska Airlines: No Flights To Portland + Six Other Airports Due To Wildfires After cancelling...
Epic: Spirit Airlines Passenger Claims “I Am A Queen From California” During Mask-Free, Racial Diatribe
When questioned over her unauthorized use of the lavatory on Spirit Airlines, a passenger asserted her majesty over flight attendants and passengers, declaring she was queen. The Queen Of Spirit Airlines The plane had landed in Sacramento and the...
Southwest Airlines Boots Another Two-Year-Old Off Over Mask. Enough…
It was only last month that Southwest Airlines kicked off an autistic three-year-old for not wearing a mask. Over the weekend, Southwest kicked off a two-year-old for the same reason. His mother claims he was eating. I claim enough...
Will Gulf Air Add Tel Aviv Service After Bahrain – Israel Peace Deal?
The Kingdom of Bahrain will join the United Arab Emirates in normalizing relations with Israel. Will we soon see Gulf Air service to Tel Aviv and EL AL service to Manama? Is Oman Air next? Israel – Bahrain Plan...
United CEO Scott Kirby On Face The Nation
United CEO Scott Kirby appeared on CBS’s Face The Nation yesterday. I want to unpack some of the statements he made concerning the current state of the airline industry. Five Takeaways From United CEO Scott Kirby On Face The...
