I stayed one night at the swanky W Taipei, a Marriott Bonvoy property in the heart of the Taiwanese capital. With the weather inclement, I ended up spending much of the day in the hotel and quite enjoyed this...
Review: Starlux A350-900 Business Class Los Angeles – Taipei
I boarded my first-ever flight on Starlux, a longhaul journey from Los Angeles to Taipei on an A350-900 in business class, with high expectations. Even so, they were exceeded: my flight was superb in nearly every way, with small...
Family Sues SLC Airport Over Security Failures After Son Killed In Delta A220 Engine
Nearly two years after a tragic and unusual death at Salt Lake City International Airport, the family of Kyler Efinger has filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against Salt Lake City, which operates the airport. Lawsuit: SLC Airport...
Mercedes Plows Into Delta Terminal At Detroit Airport, Breaching Security Barriers
A vehicle crashed through the entrance of the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Friday night, injuring several people and triggering a large emergency response. Car Slams Into Detroit Airport Terminal; Motive Still Unclear Late Friday evening,...
Should Wheelchair Passengers Board Last? A Modest Proposal
A growing number of travelers are exploiting airline wheelchair assistance not because they need help, but because it offers an easy way to board early and skip long lines. It’s time for a fundamental policy change that discourages this...
United Airlines Teases Major MileagePlus Change — Here’s My Theory
United Airlines continues to hint that a major MileagePlus announcement is on the way, though the specifics of the announcement remain closely guarded. Even so, I have a theory. United Airlines Teases Major MileagePlus Loyalty Announcement For months, United...
American A321XLR Business Class Has A Privacy Problem…I Found Out The Hard Way
My seatmate on recent American Airlines A321XLR transcontinental flight was busy doing something under his blanket and thanks to this unique aircraft and cabin, I could not help but to watch… What Was My Seatmate Doing Under His Blanket...
Southwest Overtakes Delta In Latest U.S. Airline Rankings
The Wall Street Journal has once again ranked the best and worst airlines in the U.S. according to a list of metrics that suggest that despite (or perhaps because of) the changes underway at Southwest Airlines, the Dallas-based carrier...
American Airlines Unlocks Aer Lingus Award Bookings Online
American Airlines and Aer Lingus have taken another step toward tightening their transatlantic relationship, with good news for AAdvantage members. American Airlines Expands Aer Lingus Partnership With Full Loyalty Integration, Award Redemptions American Airlines has completed the long-anticipated integration...
American Airlines Challenges United With Two New LAX Routes
American Airlines is adding two new domestic routes from Los Angeles in its latest challenge to United Airlines. American Airlines Adds Cleveland And Washington Dulles Flights From LAX American Airlines will launch two “new” daily nonstop routes from Los...
United Airlines Shifts 56 787-9 Orders To 787-10: Is The 777-200ER Era Nearing Its End?
United’s reported decision to swap dozens of Boeing 787-9 orders for larger 787-10s looks like a quiet fleet move with loud implications for the future of the 777-200ER. United Converts 56 787-9 Orders To 787-10. Are The Days Of...
Introduction: Around The World In Luxury On Starlux, Thai Airways, Aero Dili, Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, And Aer Lingus
Welcome to my next trip report, which will account my recent whirlwind trip to East Asia, including an absolutely delightful last-minute diversion to a new country for me: Timor-Leste. East Asia Adventure In Business Class + First Class It’s...
Qantas Makes Emirates First Class Awards Harder And More Expensive
Bad news for travelers who like using Qantas Points to book Emirates First Class. Qantas Frequent Flyer has just announced a trio of changes that impact how Emirates First Class award redemptions, and the changes will make booking these...
Air France Concorde At 50: The Supersonic Aircraft That Changed Aviation
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Air France Concorde’s first commercial flight, a milestone in aviation history that redefined what was possible in passenger travel and remains one of the most iconic aircraft ever flown. Air France Concorde...
My First Impressions Of American Airlines’ New A321XLR Flagship Business Class
I had the chance to fly the brand new American Airlines A321XLR from Los Angeles to New York in Flagship Business Class and quite liked the sleek new cabin and individual seat. American Airlines A321XLR Flagship Business Class –...
A Violent Midair Assault On American Airlines And A $500 Fine: Is This Really Justice?
A violent midair attack on an American Airlines flight attendant ended with a federal sentence that will leave many flyers and crew members wondering what it takes to actually go to jail… Kansas Man Who Assaulted Flight Attendant Avoids...
American Airlines App Now Tells You What’s Really Happening During Delays
American Airlines has added a genuinely useful feature to its mobile app that aim to answer a simple question passengers always have when flights are delayed or cancelled: what exactly is happening right now? American Airlines Adds Real-Time Disruption...
Air Force One Forced To Turn Back Over Atlantic After Electrical Issue
President Donald Trump’s trip to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum was briefly interrupted when Air Force One was forced to turn back over the Atlantic due to a technical issue. Air Force One Makes U-Turn Over Atlantic...
Ryanair Launches “Big Idiot Seat Sale” For “Elon Musk And Any Other Idiots On X”
The public spat between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has now crossed fully into farce, with Ryanair leaning into the drama by launching what it cheekily calls a “Big Idiot Seat Sale.” What began as a disagreement...
American Airlines Free Wi-Fi Is Rolling Out, But Not As Fast As Expected
American Airlines has ostensibly rolled out free Wi-Fi across much of its narrowbody fleet, but my experience suggests the rollout is slower than many had anticipated. My Experience With American Airlines Free Wi-Fi Suggests A Slower Rollout On January...
