When a United Airlines pilot had the chance to surprise his mother, he certainly made the most of it with a heartfelt speech that left many in tears. United Pilot Surprises Mother On Flight Home 34-year-old Jerome Lawrence began...
How A Misplaced Laptop Led To A United Airlines 767-300 Diversion And 30-Hour Delay
An abundance of caution concerning an “inaccessible” laptop computer led to a diversion and a 30-hour delay on a United Airlines 767-300 transatlantic flight. United Airlines 767-300 Diverts Over “Inaccessible” Laptop Electronic devices stuck in seats are a serious...
American Airlines Award Map: Fly Between “Allahu Akbar” And “Retardville” For As Little As 20K Miles…
Oh, American Airlines. Life teaches us that when we cut corners, we often are burned. That’s the problem American Airlines experienced after its open-source map for its Fare Finder Tool was vandalized. American Airlines Fare Finder Tool Diplays Questionable...
Review: United Club Seattle (SEA)
Before flying home to Los Angeles, I stopped by the United Club in Seattle (SEA), a solid outstation lounge for United Airlines. United Club Seattle Review (SEA) I almost skipped this lounge (after spending some time in the nearby...
Review: The Club At SEA – Seattle Airport
I stopped by The Club SEA prior to my flight from Seattle to Los Angeles and found the club somewhat crowded, but the food and beverage options were worth the stop. The Club SEA Review (Concourse A) Seattle has...
Plus-Size Travel Influencer Says Airport Worker Refused To Push Her Wheelchair, Leaving Her Gasping For Breath
A “plus-size” travel influencer says an airport worker in Seattle refused to push her in a wheelchair when she saw how large she was. Forced to walk up the jetbridge herself, she nearly fainted due to a lack of...
Review: Hyatt At Olive 8
I spent a night at the Hyatt At Olive 8 in Seattle and found the hotel exceeded my expectations with great service and nice facilities. Yes, the hotel is aging a bit, but it’s still a solid choice for...
Tom Stuker Surpasses 24 Million Miles On United Airlines
Tom Stuker, United’s most frequent flyer, has just surpassed 24 million miles on United Airlines. This is an important milestone, though it will hardly slow down his gallivanting around the globe. Tom Stuker, The Most Prolific Flyer In The...
My (Mis)Adventures On Sound Transit In Seattle…
I used public transport during my trip to Seattle and while I did not encounter the level of behavior I did in Dallas, there was one quite interesting exchange. Seattle Public Transit: The Fare Evaders Win Admittedly, I’m not...
A Swiss Hotel Is Shrouded In Intrigue Surrounding Chinese Espionage And World’s Most Expensive Jet
A fascinating story of intrigue has arisen surrounding a small hotel in the Swiss Alps, implicating the world’s most expensive fighter jet and the ongoing jockeying between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. Swiss Hotel At...
American Airlines Pilot Acts Swiftly To Avoid Disaster After ATC Snafu
An American Airlines pilot is being hailed a hero for his role in averting what could have been a deadly accident in Orlando after a glaring Air Traffic Control error. American Airlines Pilot Avoids Disaster After Noticing ATC Error...
FAA Says It Has Not Cleared United Airlines To Certify New Aircraft, Launch New Routes
UPDATE: Disputing internal reports at United Airlines, the FAA has indicated that it has not given the green light for United Airlines to restart certification activities. “The FAA has not approved any expansion of United Airlines’ routes or fleets.”...
Great Coffee In Seattle
How do you find great coffee in a city like Seattle known for its great coffee? In my case, I did not have to look far… Best Coffee In Seattle After a flight delay into Seattle, I was ready...
Great Mexican Food In Seattle
I got the midnight munchies in Seattle (no pot or other controlled substances involved) and headed out in search of some Mexican food…and found some great tacos. Delicious Mexican Food In Seattle Seattle is not as diverse as other...
United Airlines Debuts New Safety Video
United Airlines has debuted a new safety video–its first in many years–with a theme of “safety in motion.” New Safety Video With “Safety In Motion” Theme On United Airlines Over the summer, a new safety video will roll out...
United Airlines Cuts Two Transpacific Routes From Los Angeles
Sad news for LAX flyers as United Airlines does not plan to bring back transpacific service between Los Angeles and both Auckland and Brisbane next winter. United Airlines Suspends Two South Pacific Routes From LAX United has struggled to...
Shocking: Man Plummets From A320 Door To Ground After Ground Handling Snafu
A terrifying video has emerged of a man who plummeted to the ground from the passenger door of an Airbus A320 in Indonesia after failing to notice that the stairs had been prematurely pulled away from the aircraft. Man...
Review: United Airlines 737-8 First Class
From Los Angeles to Seattle I flew on a United Airlines 737-8, also known as the 737 MAX 8, in first class. It was a short and sweet flight, despite my canine seatmate. United Airlines 737-8 First Class Review...
United Airlines Adopts Gas Station-Style Pricing
United Airlines is now pricing seat assignments the way gas stations price fuel…every penny counts. United Airlines Looks To Gas Stations For Seat Pricing Model If you do not have elite status in the MileagePlus program, you will pay...
Argument Over Air Nozzle Turns Violent
Two men came to blows on a Zipair flight after disagreeing on the proper use of an air nozzle in the vacant center seat. The fight may have been pathetic, but the etiquette issue underpinning the fight is an...
