Another sweet spot in the miles and points world has quietly been wiped out, this time by Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines Devalues Miles&Smiles Domestic Awards, Kills United Airlines Sweet Spot Turkish Airlines has sharply increased the cost of domestic...
No REAL ID? TSA Adds $45 Fee To Clear Airport Security
REAL ID enforcement is finally becoming real, and if you show up at an airport TSA security checkpoint unprepared next year, it will cost you. TSA To Charge $45 If You Show Up Without REAL ID Starting February 1,...
Trump Administration Takes Aim At “Junk Food” Airline Snacks
The latest aviation concern from the Trump administration? Onboard snacks. U.S. Transportation Secretary Wants Healthier Snacks On Airplanes U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has a new priority for the flying public and it is not runway construction. It is...
Aer Lingus Has A New “Lounge” In Dublin For Business Class Passengers Flying To USA…
Dublin Airport is under construction, which has forced Aer Lingus to improvise with a very odd lounge compromise for its business class passengers without status flying to the USA. Aer Lingus “Lounge” In Dublin For US Business Class Passengers...
Aer Lingus A321neo AerSpace: A Short But Impressive Flight
My Aer Lingus A321neo flight in AerSpace (business, but not quite business class) from Dublin to London was short but sweet. Here’s a quick look at my 280-mile flight from the English capital to the Irish capital. Aer Lingus...
Lufthansa Forces Violinist To Travel With 1782 Instrument Outside Its Case
A violinist traveling with a 243-year-old instrument encountered a baffling situation on Lufthansa that raises important questions about airline judgment and common sense. Lufthansa Forces Violinist To Travel With 1782 Instrument Outside Its Case German violinist Carolin Widmann was...
Why Ending Dual Citizenship In United States Is A Mistake
A new bill, the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, proposes ending dual citizenship in the United States. Under the bill, Americans who also hold another nationality would be forced to choose between renouncing their foreign citizenship or giving up...
Aer Lingus Tried To Stick Me In Economy Even Though I Booked Business
The final legs of my extended trip were Aer Lingus from London to Los Angeles via Dublin, but my journey at Heathrow began with a major snafu. Downgrade? Aer Lingus Claimed I Was In Economy Class, But My Ticket...
United Passenger Melts Down On Newark Tarmac Screaming “I’m Allowed To Stand Up” During Delay, Then Gets Kicked Off Flight
A viral video from a United Airlines tarmac delay in Newark captures a passenger meltdown that ultimately resulted in her removal from the flight. Her impatience is understandable, but her foul language and refusal to follow crew instructions is...
My First Guy Fawkes Day In London Turned Dangerous When Fireworks Hit The House
I was in London on Guy Fawkes Day, which went from somewhat cute to annoying when the neighbors went overboard with the fireworks… Guy Fawkes Day In London As I stepped off the London Underground, I heard the crackle...
Delta Boosts Key Choice Benefits For 2026, Cuts American Express Credit Option
Delta Air Lines is tweaking its 2026 Choice Benefits and for top-tier SkyMiles frequent flyers. Some will find this a net upgrade, though there is one notable cutback when it comes to American Express credit. Delta “Enhances” 2026 Choice...
No Regrets: I Skipped The Park Hyatt In London And Chose Family Time Instead
I chose family over luxury in London, enjoying an evening of conversation over a stay at the Park Hyatt. It was totally worthwhile. Family Over Luxury Hotel In London… I arrived in London just before 3:00 pm, a perfect...
My 14-Hour Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Flight Was Pure Luxury From Start To Finish
The capstone of my Asia trip was my 14-hour journey from Singapore to London onboard the A380 in Suites Class, a rare treat in one of the superlative travel experiences of the entire commercial airline industry. Singapore Airlines A380...
“Ask For A Warrant” Alaska Airlines Privacy Poster Angers Trump Supporters, Sparks Political Firestorm
A new Alaska Airlines poster reminding employees to verify law-enforcement requests with a subpoena or warrant has touched off political outrage online, particularly among Trump-aligned commentators who view it as an act of resistance against police or federal officers....
Black Guest Refuses To Show Room Key, Claims Racism After Hilton Clerk Questions Her At Breakfast
A recent breakfast incident at a Hilton-affiliated Hampton Inn in Austin reignites familiar questions: when does vigilance turn into overreaction and when does an accusation go too far? When A “Free Breakfast” Dispute Escalates At A Hampton Inn A...
A Turkey Dinner from 37,000 Feet Over Iraq
I realized something while searching through my massive archive of airline meal photos today. I’ve had steak, chicken, lamb, pork, fish, lobster, crab, octopus, and even reindeer as a main course on an airplane. But very, very rarely have...
I Had The Entire 777 First Class Cabin To Myself On Singapore Airlines!
I wound up as the only passenger in first class on my Singapore Airlines 777 flight from Jakarta to Singapore, an extra special treat on the first leg of my journey home. Alone In First Class On The Singapore...
“Talk To Me About My Father!” Southwest Passenger Meltdown Stuns Cabin
A disturbing scene unfolded onboard a Southwest Airlines flight when a woman turned around in her seat, knelt on the cushion and began shouting at passengers behind her. The context isn’t clear, but her poor behavior certainly is. Woman...
JetBlue Flight Attendant Turns Lavatory Line Into Heartwarming “Gratitude Wall”
A simple idea from a JetBlue flight attendant has turned a bathroom queue into an unexpected reminder of gratitude and connection. JetBlue Flight Attendant Turns Bathroom Line Into Gratitude Wall During a recent JetBlue flight, a flight attendant named...
Hilarious Billboard Battle Breaks Out Between Southwest And United In Denver
Billboards in downtown Denver have become the latest battleground for two airlines locked in a competitive, sometimes hilarious, struggle for the city’s travelers. Southwest And United Escalate Advertising Rivalry In Denver The rivalry between Southwest Airlines and United Airlines...
