Alitalia announced new seasonal service between Rome and San Francisco next summer. Did I miss the outrage from Delta? When Air Italy announced new service between Milan and San Francisco, Delta CEO Ed Bastian was outraged, penning a fiery...
The Elusive Future Of Dynamic Partner Award Pricing On United
Keep calm. United Airlines is not engaging in dynamic pricing of partner awards. However, it seems all but inevitable that day will come. It’s all about the award chart… One Mile at a Time noted language on united.com yesterday...
A New Drink To Fight Jet Lag?
Over 39 million annual flights are forecast to occur by the end of 2019. That’s an all-time high. That also likely means an all-time high in jet lag. But one Danish company claims to have found a breakthrough solution....
Fraud, Aeroflot-Style
Aeroflot Russian Airlines’ Deputy CEO and three of his colleagues have been arrested for fraud and embezzlement. The details will leave you shaking your head. Vladimir Alexandrov and three Aeroflot employees in the legal department have been charged with...
Next Up: British Airways World Traveller Plus
After my rough trip to Europe in Lufthansa economy class on the way out, I’m trying something new on the way back: World Traveller Plus on British Airways. Compared to a middle seat in the middle section in the...
Review: Icelandair 767-300ER Business Class
If you’re looking for a lie-flat bed, Icelandair’s “Saga Premium” business class is certainly not for you. But if you’re looking for excellent service at a good price point, Iclelandair is worthy of consideration. A $512 fare drew to...
The Hero Who Stopped ORD Runaway Catering Truck
Jorge Manalang is being praised as a hero for singlehandedly stopping a runaway catering truck at Chicago O’Hare before it crashed into a nearby aircraft. Manalang is a ramp instructor for Envoy, a regional subsidiary of American Airlines. On Monday, he...
My Restaurant Recommendation In Vienna
Vienna is one of my favorite cities in the world, though I’ve struggled to find food that makes me say WOW. But I recently found a fabulous restaurant at a price that won’t break the bank… We almost didn’t...
No Christopher Elliott, It Is NOT Time To Eliminate Frequent Flyer Programs!
Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott asks, “Frequent flyer programs have become increasingly elitist. Is it time to end them?” No. It is not… I could just say “THE END” and be done, but let’s flesh out his argument and why...
Last Row. Middle Seat. My 11-Hours In Lufthansa Economy Class…
I may be a glutton for punishment, but would never voluntarily choose a middle seat in the middle section in the last row of an aircraft, especially on an 11-hour flight from Los Angeles to Munich. But that’s exactly...
JetBlue’s Innovative New A321neo Cabin Interior
JetBlue has debuted its new Airbus A321neo, featuring several cabin innovations that make for an objectively better passenger experience. JetBlue’s focus is on “seamless living” onboard the new aircraft. To that end, the new aircraft features: New Welcome Area:...
Adria Airways Is Dead, Long Live Adria Airways 2.0?
Adria Airways filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations yesterday. Slovenia, which refused to give Adria a lifeline, is now floating the idea of a new national airline to take its place. The trouble really began three years ago when...
Last Call: British Airways 40% Transfer Bonus From American Express
We’re just a few hours away from the end of the most lucrative American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonus we’ve seen this year. This is your last call to take advantage of the 40% British Airways transfer bonus from...
United’s Perplexing Rollout Of Premium Plus On Transcontinental Routes (New Details)
As far as I am concerned, United botched the official rollout of its premium economy product on premium transcontinental routes. It’s all about communication… Over the weekend, United began selling Premium Plus seats on select flights between Newark and...
Oktoberfest In Lufthansa First Class Munich Lounge
I connected through Munich last week, giving me a chance to check out the special Oktoberfest-themed menu in the Lufthansa First Class Lounge. As you walk into the lounge, you’ll notice a special stall with gingerbread hearts hanging from...
Sapid California Cuisine On Air New Zealand
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. What I...
Undressing A “Celebrity” Claim American Airlines Forced Her To Undress In Front Of Cabin
A “celebrity” has accused American Airlines of forcing her to undress in front of other passengers. I’m very skeptical. Aubrey O’Day shared her story via Twitter, claiming a male flight attendant forced O’Day to undress in front of the...
Review: KLM 777-300ER Business Class
Despite a flight time of under three hours, I received the full KLM World Business class experience on my Fifth Freedom flight from Bali to Singapore. After booking a cheap economy class ticket for $154, I approached the ticket...
Why UK Pilots Are Livid Over Germany’s Condor Bailout
Pilots in the United Kingdom have expressed outrage over the German government’s bailout of Condor. Is this a case of jealously or do the pilots have a point? The British Airlines Pilots Association (BALPA) is the umbrella union representing...
Review: Studios At Alila Seminyak
During my one-night “layover” in Bali, I decided to try the Studios at Alila Seminyak. That turned out to be an excellent choice. From Denpasar Airport, the ride to the hotel took about 30 minutes with late-afternoon traffic. This...
