Avelo Airlines is pulling the plug on its West Coast base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), effectively ending its presence in the Los Angeles area and bringing its California ambitions to a close. Avelo Airlines Abandons Burbank Hub, West...
Succulent Steak On A Plane: LX17 From JFK-ZRH In First Class
Over the years I have collected thousands of airline meal pictures and I continue to gather them. Each week I highlight a particularly great…or particularly bad meal. This week, I remember an incredible feast aboard SWISS First Class. I...
Newark Airport Meltdown: Trapped Passengers Wait 5+ Hours For Gate
Ironically, just days after United Airlines boasted about improved operational reliability at Newark Liberty International Airport, a heavy summer storm has caused a meltdown, with thousands of passengers facing extreme tarmac delays and cancellations. Newark Meltdown Due To Summer...
Our Brunch And Bimble In Paris
We only had about 28 hours in Paris on this trip and took a leisurely walk, what the Brits might call a bimble, through Paris after a delicious brunch. Beautiful Paris Autumn: A Photo Essay We chose to eat...
Eiffel Tower: A Tourist Trap You Must Climb At Least Once
My wife Heidi wanted to climb the Eiffel Tower for her birthday, so of course the answer was, “Yes, dear,” but I have to say that entire experience was somewhat overrated… Climbing To The Top Of The Eiffel Tower:...
Air India Flight 171: Profiles Of The Pilots Involved In 787 Crash
As pilot error emerges as the likely culprit for the crash of Air India 171 (if for nothing else than via process of elimination), here’s what we know about the two pilots who were at the controls when the...
FAA Defends Boeing 787 Fuel Cutoff Switch Design After Air India Crash
After both engines failed on an Air India Boeing 787 during takeoff, questions quickly surfaced about a critical cockpit control, but the FAA says there’s no design flaw to blame. FAA Declares Boeing 787 Fuel Cutoff Switches Safe The...
Review: Hôtel du Louvre (Hyatt Unbound Collection)
We celebrated my wife’s birthday in Paris, staying in a family suite at the Hôtel du Louvre, a luxury hotel that is part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection. Hôtel du Louvre Review, A Hyatt Unbound Collection Property In Paris...
Air India 787 Crash Update: Preliminary Report Shows Fuel Switches Flipped Seconds After Takeoff
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the June 12, 2025 crash of Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8. The jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 of the 242 people...
Great Coffee In Paris
Paris is known for many things, but coffee is not one of them. Nevertheless, I’ve found two wonderful coffee shops (chains as it turns out) that I look forward to returning to. Best Coffee In Paris First up, a...
Delta Moves To Unbundle Business Class, Tests “Basic” Premium Cabin Fares
Delta Air Lines has all but officially confirmed that it will introduce “basic” business class fares that will unbundle premium cabin tickets. However, what that product will look like and whether it will go over with its most important...
United Airlines Ends Landline Bus Service As American Airlines Expands It
American Airlines is adding another New Jersey airport to its route network, offering “Landline” service by bus to Philadelphia International Airport, while United Airlines is scrapping its two remaining bus routes. American Airlines’ “Landline” Bus Service Expands American Airlines...
Portugal Moves To Sell 49.9% Stake in TAP Air Portugal — Who Will Buy?
The Portuguese government is reviving efforts to privatize TAP Air Portugal, aiming to sell up to 49.9% of the national carrier by early 2026. This marks the second attempt in just a few years to offload a stake in...
Delta Air Lines Q2 2025 Earnings Beat Estimates, Stock Surges On Restored Guidance
Delta Air Lines reported better-than-expected financial results for Q2 2025 quarter. Shares jumped more than 10% as the carrier reinstated full-year guidance and raised its quarterly dividend. Laissez les bons temps roule for Delta. Delta Air Lines Posts Strong...
Bryan Bedford Confirmed As FAA Administrator, Praised By United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
Bryan Bedford has been confirmed as the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator, prompting a statement of praise from United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. United Airlines CEO Applauds New FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has served as CEO of Republic...
Trump Administration Cracks Down On Cuba Travel With $250,000 Fines For Tourists
Starting this week, Americans caught traveling to Cuba for tourism could face fines of up to $250,000, part of a sweeping crackdown by the Trump administration on U.S.-Cuba relations. Trump Administration Cracks Down on Cuba Travel — Tourists Face...
Review: TGV Train Mulhouse – Paris
Our high-speed Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV) train trip from Mulhouse to Paris was efficient, punctual, and very inexpensive. It made so much more sense than flying. French TGV High-Speed Train Review: Mulhouse – Paris I enjoy flying from...
Official: TSA Ends Shoe Removal Requirement At Airport Checkpoints
UPDATE: This policy is now official, with a statement from TSA explaining why it has lifted the shoe removal requirement: “The new policy will increase hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint process, leading to lower wait...
JetBlue Deplaning Turns Ugly As Lawyer Skips Line And Sparks Showdown
A woman claiming to be a lawyer sparked a chaotic shouting match onboard a JetBlue flight after skipping the line to deplane, leading to a viral confrontation filled with insults, profanity, and arguments over IQ level. Lawyer Skips Deplaning...
Influencer Encourages Stealing Food From Airline Lounges – Delta Should Ban Her
A popular social media influencer offers tips for stealing food from airline lounges…it’s bad advice that should not be followed. I hope Delta bans this passenger from its lounges. Bad Advice: Influencer Tells Followers To Steal Food From Delta...
