British Airways unveiled its new “Club Suite” business class product today, which will debut on the A350-1000 in July. The seat is arguably better than the current first class seat British Airways offers. I say “arguably” better because first...
Three Airlines, Three Very Different Approaches To 737 MAX Tragedy
The crash of 737 MAX 8 jetliner in Ethiopia two weeks ago has evoked starkly different reactions depending on who you ask. Airlines have reacted in the same way. While Garuda mulls cancellation, flydubai digs in, and Norwegian fumes. We’re...
What Did I Eat In ANA Business Class?
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. I’m doing...
Captain Sully Weighs In On Boeing 737 MAX Crash
Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger III, the pilot who skilfully landed US Airways 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, has harsh words for both Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines. The “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot is an Aviation and Safety Expert for...
Bowing To Pilot Pressure, American Airlines Abandons Venezuela
American Airlines quickly suspended service to Venezuela after its pilots were instructed by union leaders to refuse all trips to Venezuela. The situation in Venezuela continues to deteriorate. In response, the U.S. State Department issued a new travel warning advising...
Tacky: France Already Using 737 MAX Incident To Undercut Boeing
I get it. All is fair in love and war and it is war between Airbus and Boeing. But I’m not impressed by actions of the French President just days after the horrific Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash that...
The Future Of First Class On Lufthansa
First Class is not going away on Lufthansa. In fact, Lufthansa still plans to offer first class on 50% of its longhaul fleet on a longterm basis. First Class used to be a staple on every Lufthansa longhaul flight....
Review: Alaska Airlines (Horizon) E-175 First Class Burbank To Seattle
My regional jet experience on Alaska Airlines (operated by Horizon) proved to be one of the best regional jet experiences of my life. Great service and a hot meal? Check, check. I could have flown out of Los Angeles...
“Minor Refurbishment” In American Express Centurion Lounge Seattle
The American Express Centurion Lounge in Seattle is temporarily closed. But the reason why is a head-scratcher. The AMEX Centurion Lounge in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has been closed since Monday. AMEX provided little info on why except this short...
Lufthansa Announces Boeing 777-9 Base
Lufthansa will base its incoming 777-9 fleet in Frankfurt. Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr made the announcement in Berlin yesterday. Although this airplane has been hyped for years and Lufthansa’s new business class product was unveiled in November 2017, the first...
Lufthansa Snubs The A380
Lufthansa’s latest aircraft order comes at the expense of its majestic superjumbo Airbus A380-800. Earlier this week, Lufthansa ordered 20 Boeing 787-9s and 20 additional Airbus A350-900s. But its deal with Airbus came with a caveat. In exchange, Airbus...
My AA Seatmate: “Dude, I’m High On Molly And So Drunk…”
I’ve never had a seatmate actually admit to being drunk and high…until my last flight on AA. I briefly wrote about the flight on Tuesday but did not go into detail about my interesting seatmate seated directly ahead of...
United’s Dig At Southwest Airlines
Southwest will shortly commence service between California and Hawaii, but United wants to remind you that there are other choices. The following appeared on United’s Twitter recently: I view the ad as a friendly and good-natured jab, but a...
Woman Who Dressed “Too Provocatively” Told To Cover Up Or Get Off Plane
Sticking to the Thomas Cook theme today, it appears the airline wants you to be comfortable onboard, but not too comfortable. That’s at least what one 21-year-old passenger claims after a recent onboard incident. Emily O’Connor was flying Thomas...
European Leisure Carrier Now Offers “Lie-Flat” Seats In Economy Class
You can soon pre-reserve a trio of economy class seats on Thomas Cook that transform (to use the word loosely) into a lie-flat bed. Thomas Cook, the British-based leisure airline, is adding “Sleeper Seats” to its A330 fleet. “Sleeper Seats”...
FAA Explains Why Trump Grounded Boeing 737 MAX
Just moments ago, U.S. President Donald Trump stated he was grounding all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in the United States by Executive Order. Now the Federal Aviation Administration has issued its own explanation. Via Twitter, the FAA stated: The FAA...
Help Me Plan My 737 MAX Trip With My Two-Year-Old…Or Not?
I want to take my son on a 737 MAX trip this weekend, lest I ever be accused of hypocrisy. Earlier today, I made (or attempted to make) a rather abstract argument that perhaps we are acting too hastily...
Delta’s Smart Move Toward Free Wi-Fi
Delta CEO Ed Bastian is looking to make high-speed speed wi-fi internet free within two years. That’s a smart move. Speaking to Barron’s, Bastian stated: One initiative is rolling out high-speed Wi-Fi on its aircraft. A majority of Delta...
How Aircraft De-Icing Works
Spring is nearing, but it remains icy cold throughout much of the USA and around the Northern Hemisphere. That means you may experience a de-icing before your aircraft departs. But have you ever wondered what exactly that is? United Airlines...
The Boeing 737 MAX And Iraq War Redux
The evidence was irrefutable. Every credible intelligence agency agreed. Only idiots didn’t understand. Statesmen from both sides of the aisle and the enlightened countries of the world all saw the imminent threat. Billions of dollars were spent. Lives...
