A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus A320 crash that killed 98 people has been blamed on pilot error, according to a preliminary report. Apparently, the pilots were chatting about COVID-19 instead of paying attention to their duties and many...
Sabena Take-Two? Brussels Airlines On The Brink
Brussels Airlines once again finds itself on the brink, with an uncertain future ahead and a questionable commitment from its Lufthansa overlords. Will Brussels Airlines face the same fate as Sabena? Sabena was the national airline of Belgium between...
European Union Will Ban Americans When Borders Reopen
In a stinging blow to U.S. prestige, the European Union is finalizing a policy that would ban Americans when borders re-open next month. The New York Times, which viewed the draft report set to be released tomorrow, reports that...
Rapper Cautions His 5.4 Million Followers On Flying American Airlines
A prominent rapper has told his followers on Twitter he will avoid flying on American Airlines. The warning stems from a recent onboard incident which led to a racial discrimination lawsuit. Yesterday I discussed a disturbing case in California...
Caution: Flight Attendants Seek Revenge On Whining Passenger
A story is making its way around the internet that an Emirates flight attendant was fired after she was filmed using her mobile phone from her jumpseat. Even more alarming is that Emirates flight attendants are now conspiring to...
Hyatt’s Vision Of “Safety First, Wellbeing Always” Does Not Include Masks
Hyatt sent out an email to all World of Hyatt members yesterday on safety. The Hyatt email is interesting not so much for what it does say, but for its omission of any discussion (or even mention) of facial...
Review: Delta Private Jets Citation X Los Angeles To Scottsdale, AZ
Delta Private Jets, now partnering with Wheels Up, provides membership and on-demand private jet travel. With a fleet of over 70 jets, a wide variety of seating options are available. I had the chance to fly a Citation X...
Review: Signature Flight Support (Private Jet Terminal) LAX
Los Angeles International is home not just to one private jet terminal, but many. My Delta Private Jet flight departed out of the Signature Flight Support terminal. Here’s a review of the terminal. Signature Flight Support LAX Location It was...
United Airlines No Longer Fears “Worst-Case” Scenario
United Airlines no longer sees any risk that it will not survive the pandemic, but is still warning employees that painful cuts may be ahead. Kirby: United MileagePlus Loan Secures Survival of Airline In a video message to employees...
Black Man Sues American Airlines For Racial Discrimination After Being Denied Free First Class Upgrade?
A back man and five other passengers onboard are suing American Airlines for racial discrimination. American Airlines said the man was removed for repeatedly trying to self-upgrade to first class onboard. Elgin Banks says a white flight attendant ejected...
A Note To Fathers On Fortitude
Happy Father’s Day to all my readers who are fathers. On this day in which we celebrate fatherhood, I want to offer a word of encouragement to all of you. As a father of two, I know that being...
A Quacky Dinner On United Airlines
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Duck is...
United States Issues Gentle Rejection To Chinese Airlines
The United States has rejected a request by Chinese airlines for more service to the USA, but done so gently. How We Reached This Point U.S. carriers suspended China service in winter, over falling demand and COVID-19 concerns. With...
Air France Will Run One More A380 Flight Next Week
Air France will run one final Airbus A380 flight next week over Metropolitan France, offering a select few a final opportunity to fly the superjumbo before it is permanently retired from the fleet. The final Air France A380 flight...
Flight Diverts After Man Told To Wear Mask Smokes Cigarette Instead…
A passenger responded to instruction to wear a mask during flight by smoking a cigarette onboard instead. That forced a flight diversion and arrest. Balvir Singh was flying WestJet from Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto (YYZ) last Sunday on WS706....
Are Luxury Hotels Really Just Skipping Breakfast During COVID-19?
I understand that hotels wish to encourage social distancing during COVID-19 and the breakfast buffet is unlikely to return anytime soon. But no breakfast at all? How does that make sense? Something as simple as breakfast at hotels has...
I Return To The Skies…In A Private Jet
After three months on the ground, it was lovely to the return to the air. What made it even better? Introducing my son to a private jet experience at LAX. My friend Nancy is incredibly resourceful and generous. She...
American Airlines Bans “Conservative” Hypocrite Who Refused To Wear Face Mask
The man who wanted to who refused to wear a mask on “insanity” grounds has been banned from American Airlines for the remainder of the pandemic. You won’t find me defending him, here. Perhaps someone can help me understand...
Ryanair Vs. SAS: Dueling “We Will Fly Again” Music Videos
What do you do when you are a flight attendant or pilot and 90% of flights are cancelled? You make a music video of course. Today we have two videos for your viewing pleasure, one from Ryanair and one...
JetBlue Plans Major Expansion With 30 New Routes (Full List)
Earlier today I wrote about JetBlue challenging United Airlines at Newark with new Mint (business class) service to the West Coast. But that’s not the only JetBlue 2020 expansion news today. Additionally, JetBlue plans to add several more routes...
