Earlier this week, the final scheduled Boeing 727 passenger flight occurred in Iran. The retirement of this aircraft from commercial service marks the end of an era. On Sunday, Iran Aseman Airlines operated its final 727 passenger flight from Zahedan (ZAH)...
Review: Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Upper Class London To Los Angeles
While Virgin Atlantic offered excellent service onboard my 787-9 “Upper Class” (business class) flight from London to Los Angeles, everything else about the product left me disappointed. It had been four years since I had last flown Virgin Atlantic...
Passenger Carries Firearm Through TSA Checkpoint And Onto Delta Flight to Japan…
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents in Atlanta totally a missed a firearm in the carry-on bag of a Delta passenger, who ended up transporting the weapon to Japan. The unidentified passenger did not deliberately sneak the firearm onboard. He...
Saudi Refugee Flies Business Class To Canada
A teenage Saudi was granted refugee status by Canada and has now arrived in Toronto…in business class on Korean Air. Last week I wrote about 18-year old Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, who fled her allegedly-abusive family while on vacation in Kuwait...
My Day In An Amsterdam Coffee House (Not Coffee Shop)
I’ve been in Amsterdam for over a week and staying my usual hotel, the Hyatt Regency. While I love almost everything about that hotel, the coffee is lacking. Thus, I set out in search of great coffee during a...
Beef Filet Vs. Swordfish In SAS 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. For this...
How United Reclaimed Its Rank As World’s #2 Airline
By at least one measure, United has surpassed Delta as world’s second largest airline. Under Scott Kirby’s leadership, United has been in expansion mode for the last year. Denver is expanding. Houston is expanding. Chicago is expanding. In fact,...
Lufthansa Overtakes Air France To Become Europe’s Largest Airline
For the first time in 14 years, Lufthansa has reclaimed the crown of largest airline in Europe. Since Air France and KLM merged in 2004, the Franco Dutch airline has held the honor. But in 2018, Lufthansa boosted passengers...
British Airways Faces “Slots” of Criticism For Gambling Ad
This time, the spelling error in the title is deliberate. A pun. But few are laughing at British Airways’ latest ad, which critics argue glamorizes gambling. The British Airways Holidays ad features a happy couple returning to their hotel...
TSA PreCheck Arrives At Tom Bradley International Terminal At LAX
Great news for those who have endured the torture that used to be known as security at the Tom Bradley International Terminal. PreCheck has officially arrived. You might be aware of the secret checkpoint downstairs, which has saved me...
Family Accuses Spirit Airlines FA Of Calling Them “Retarded Jews”
A Jewish couple has accused a Spirit Airlines flight attendant of anti-Semitic behavior onboard a flight from New York to Florida. Spirit says the couple did not follow the rules. Chana and Yisroel Beck were flying from Newark to...
The Real Reason Air France Is Eliminating Joon
It’s not about the market confusion, though it confused customers. It’s not about fleet consistency, though that was problematic. Rather, it’s about a strategic labor gamble by Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith. That’s my take on why Air France...
Pictures: Beautiful New United Polaris Lounge At LAX
United Airlines has unveiled its beautiful new Polaris Lounge in Los Angeles. The pictures suggest it was worth the wait! Before we get to the pictures, here’s some key facts about the new lounge: More than 12,000 square feet...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse – London (LHR)
I may have just found my new favorite business class lounge. The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is a superb business class lounge and even with high expectations I walked away impressed. The lounge is located in Terminal 3 right above...
After Flight Diverts From Greece To Romania, Ryanair Suggests Bus For Last 750KM…
Leave it Ryanair to suggest passengers take a bus from Romania to Greece after a flight diversion. What? It’s only about 500 miles. A perfect weekend in sunny Thessaloniki, one of my favorite cities in Greece. What could wrong?...
Watch An A380 Gracefully Land In Severe Crosswinds
The Airbus A380 is a remarkable aircraft, not only in appearance but in versatility. In a fierce winds, there is no aircraft I’d rather be on. Check out this video entitled “Trial by turbulence – A380 thrown around but...
Pilot Drinks Before Flight, Asks Co-Pilot To Lie When Caught
More pilot drinking trouble in Japan, as an ANA pilot was caught drinking then asked his co-pilot to cover for him and lie about it. The two pilots were out drinking the night before their flight. Both were scheduled...
Review: British Airways A380 Economy Class Los Angeles To London
My first flight in British Airways longhaul economy class was not as bad as I expected. In fact, BA even impressed me in one sense. Here’s what you can expect. I missed my earlier United flight due to a...
Hong Kong Airlines Threatens To Sue You For Spreading False “Rumors”
Be careful what you say about Hong Kong Airlines. The carrier has warned that it will sue those who spread false information about its financial health. You might ask how Hong Kong Airlines is doing? Is the carrier making...
The Best Coffee In Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam is an excellent coffee city, but Schiphol Airport leaves much to be desired. However, I did find some good coffee there earlier this week. The coffee machine is ubiquitous at AMS. Nearly every restaurant, lounge, or bar, big and...
