A Delta Air Lines longhaul flight to Taiwan was forced to divert to Alaska after a confrontation between a passenger and a flight attendant escalated in the rear galley. Delta Flight Diverts To Alaska After Passenger Uses Racial Slur...
Lufthansa’s New First Class Skincare Menu Turns Your Seat Into A Mini Spa
Lufthansa is refreshing its amenity kits once again, but this time the more interesting story is not the kit itself, but what comes with it…especially in first class. Lufthansa Adds À La Carte Skincare To First Class Experience Lufthansa...
JetBlue “Mini Mint” Is Getting Bigger: New Details Reveal Larger First Class Cabins
In July 2024, I exclusively reported that as JetBlue seeks to innovate in response to persistent losses and a blocked merger with Spirit Airlines, it plans to introduce a domestic first class cabin it has internally called “Mini Mint”...
United Airlines CEO Says JetBlue Merger Is “Up To Them”…But He’s Holding All The Cards
A year after United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby first addressed the possibility of a merger with JetBlue and downplayed a deal was in the works, we can now more clearly see his strategy in laying the groundwork for what...
American Airlines SWU Promo: Confirm Business Class With These Cheapest Routes Right Now
American Airlines has launched a (very) limited-time systemwide upgrade (SWU) promotion that guarantees upgrade clearance when you book a premium economy ticket…but you must book by tonight. I took a look at pricing on several routes in order to...
This Uber Driver Is Serving Coffee And Breakfast Tacos In His Car
Remember when Uber first started and almost every driver would offer you a bottle of water, even before tipping was even possible? It seems like those days are long gone, but one New York City Uber driver appears to...
“Deaf” Passenger Says Frontier Removed Her For “Not Listening,” But Airline Says Alcohol Violation To Blame
A Frontier Airlines passenger says she was removed from a flight after flight attendants assumed she was ignoring instructions…but she was deaf. Frontier strongly disputes this occurred and says the passenger consumed alcohol onboard and may not have even...
Review: Aer Lingus A330-200 Business Class (Dublin – Los Angeles)
My 11-hour Aer Lingus A330-200 business class flight from Dublin to Los Angeles featured lovely service and solid sleep, but a tight cabin and disappointing meal dragged down the experience. Aer Lingus A330-200 Business Class Review (DUB-LAX) As a...
TSA Meltdown: Up To 55% Of Screeners Call In Sick As Shutdown Worsens
Up until now, it was not clear what was the root cause for some of the long security lines we’ve seen at key airports across the USA over the last week. The partial government shutdown? Just the normal surge...
Drone Attack Shuts Dubai Airspace, Foreign Airlines Barred From World’s Busiest Hub
A drone attack near Dubai International Airport has disrupted one of the world’s most critical aviation hubs, briefly shutting down airspace and prompting authorities to suspend operations for foreign carriers. Dubai Airspace Closed After Drone Attack Sparks Airport Fire...
UPDATE: Alaska Atmos Rewards Partner Award Pricing Glitch Fixed
UPDATE: Whew! This was a false alarm. An Alaska spokesperson has confirmed that a “technical issue affecting the prices of some connections on partner flights involving Europe, the Middle East, and Asia” has been pinpointed and resolved. The award...
Review: Aer Lingus A321neo LR AerSpace (Lie-Flat Business Class Seat)
My Aer Lingus A321neo LR flight in AerSpace (a business class seat without business class service) from Dublin to London was short, but gave me enough time to evaluate the seat and its features that you can except on...
VIDEO: Woman Tackled By Port Authority Police After Meltdown At American Airlines Counter At LaGuardia
A chaotic scene unfolded at New York LaGuardia Airport when a passenger began screaming at the American Airlines check-in counter, prompting a swift response from Port Authority Police. “Airport Karen” Tackled By Police After Attack At American Airlines Check-In...
After 42 Years At United, Chresten Wilson Becomes Airline’s Most Senior Pilot: A First For A Woman
Airline pilots live in a world defined by seniority. It determines everything: the aircraft you fly, the routes you get, your schedule, and even which holidays you miss with your family. After more than four decades in the cockpit,...
Passenger Bites JetBlue Flight Attendant, Avoids Jail—No Wonder Air Rage Keeps Getting Worse
A string of recent airline incidents raises an uncomfortable question: why do so many travelers now feel comfortable behaving outrageously in airports and on airplanes? The latest example involves a JetBlue passenger who bit a flight attendant and still...
Southwest Airlines Ends Flights To Chicago O’Hare And Washington Dulles, A Boost For United
Southwest Airlines’ decision to pull out of Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles may seem minor in the airline’s broader network reshuffling, but it could turn out to be a significant gift for United Airlines, which operates major hubs at...
Review: Aer Lingus Lounge London (LHR)
The Aer Lingus Lounge in London Heathrow was a great place to start my journey home on Aer Lingus, with a nice breakfast spread, barista-made coffee, and plenty of seating. Aer Lingus Lounge London Review (LHR) I began my...
Review: Singapore Airlines A380-800 Suites Class (Singapore – London)
My 14-hour journey from Singapore to London on Singapore Airlines onboard the A380-800 in Suites Class was about as flawless as a flight can be, with decadent meals, personalized service, and a very cozy first class suite. Singapore Airlines...
My Travel Dilemma: Book Flights Now Before Airfares Rise…Or Wait?
Airfares are creeping up again as oil prices surge and uncertainty spreads across global energy markets. That leaves many travelers facing a familiar dilemma: book now before prices rise further, or wait and hope fares come down. I’m currently...
Sunny Naqvi’s 43-Hour Chicago O’Hare Detention Story Is Falling Apart
The story of a Chicago-area woman who claimed she was detained for 43 hours after arriving at Chicago O’Hare International Airport has taken another dramatic turn. Federal authorities have now released surveillance images and doubled down on their claim...
