3/26/2024 UPDATE: Functionality has been restored. You can access the tool to pool your United miles here. Has anyone done this? How smooth was the process for you? United Airlines Suspends Pooling Of MileagePlus Miles, Blames Technical Glitch 3/22/2204...
Trip Report Roadmap: Spring 2024
I have come to the midway point of my extended trip to Asia and am going to put a pause on that trip report series so that I can share four brief but far more recent trips. Spring 2024...
No, I Don’t Want To Go Into The Strip Club!
Ok, a funny side story from my recent trip to Bucharest. In all my travels around the world, I’ve never seen more aggressive touts for strip clubs and brothels than in the Old Town of Bucharest. What an annoying...
Boeing 737 Mechanic Explains Why United Airlines Is Under Scrutiny
A Boeing 737 mechanic has weighed in a helpful way that provides insight as to why United Airlines now finds itself under FAA scrutiny. Veteran Boeing 737 Mechanic Offers Opinion On Why Increased Scrunity Over United Airlines Is Justified...
Lufthansa CEO Has A Curious Theory On The Impact Of Strikes…
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr seems to think the labor strikes besetting the German airline impact employees most of all and will soon be resolved. But days after the interview, I remain thoroughly confused about how he can come to...
United Airlines Faces Increased Government Oversight, Certification Delays
After a string of recent mechanical incidents at United Airlines, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulators are stepping up oversight, potentially placing United’s growth plan in danger. FAA Steps Up Oversight Of United Airlines Late last night, a memo was...
Who Does First Class Breakast Best, American, Delta, Or United?
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day so I thought it would be fun to compare three recent domestic first class breakfasts on the three US “legacy” carriers, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. First Class...
Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Charlotte (CLT – Concourse C)
It’s certainly a work in progress right now, but the Admirals Club in Concourse C at Charlotte Douglas International Airlines still reminds me of the good old days of US Airways… American Airlines Admirals Club Charlotte Review – Concourse...
Review: American Airlines A319 Economy Class
My upgrade did not clear on my connection to New York LaGuardia, but the economy class experience on the American Airlines A319 was not bad at all. American Airlines A319 Economy Class Review After a short layover in Charlotte...
Cool: United Airlines Will Let You “Waitlist” Preferred Seat Onboard
United Airlines is rolling out a new app feature that will not just notify you if a preferred seat becomes available onboard, but automatically move you. This marks another great United app innovation. Let’s explore the details. United App...
American Airlines Passenger Marched Off Flight In Headlock After Hurling Antisemitic Slur At Flight Attendant
An American Airlines passenger found himself being marched off a flight in a headlock after making a scene onboard a flight in Florida, including a diatribe against white people and uttering an antisemitic slur against a male flight attendant...
Finally, My First Flight On An A318 (TAROM Business Class)
I asked you folks a few weeks back whether I should take a TAROM A318 or 737-800 in business class to Bucharest and most of you suggested I take the A318 before it is too late. I did, and...
How A Desperate Southwest Airlines Passenger Snuck Unto A Delta Air Lines Flight And Almost Got Away With It
Without condoning his behavior, I must admit I am somewhat amused and even impressed by the lengths a young man went to in order to sneak onto a Delta flight. I’m also not surprised he eventually got caught, though,...
Delta Air Lines Pilot Jailed In Scotland
A Delta Air Lines pilot has been jailed in Scotland after showing up to operate a flight to New York with a blood alcohol concentration at twice the legal limit for pilots. Delta Air Lines Pilot Jailed In Scotland...
Comedian Complains About Cost Of A Cheeseburger At Houston Airport. Is This Satire?
A conservative comedian complained about the cost of his cheeseburger lunch at Houston Airport on Facebook, sparking a viral response. But is this satire? I truly cannot decide. Comedian Thinks Houston Airport Cheeseburger Cost Too Much Chad Prather, a...
10 Hours In Delta A330-900neo Business Class
To kick off my trip to Romania and Bulgaria, I flew from Los Angeles to London on a Delta Air Lines A330-900neo, a 10-hour flight, in business class. This post will offer my impressions of that flight. Delta A330-900neo...
JetBlue Retreats In Los Angeles
As it seeks a return to profitability, JetBlue is retreating from Los Angeles and also suspending nearly half of its service to South America. JetBlue Cuts Service To Eight Cities From Los Angeles In a memo to employees reviewed...
American Airlines Pilots Demand More Longhaul Flights
It’s not only understandable why pilots want more longhaul flights at American Airlines…it’s also logical. But American Airlines has chosen a different path and I’m not sure pilots…or customers…are going to change it. American Airlines Pilots Want More Longhaul...
Review: American Airlines 777 Business Class
I always enjoy widebodies on domestic flights and enjoyed a great early-morning flight from Los Angeles to Charlotte on American Airlines on a Boeing 777 in business class. American Airlines 777 Business Class Review I had some business on...
“Nepo Baby” Boasts About His “First Class” Flight Perks On United Airlines
I can’t decide if I simply love this story or have great sympathy that this young man’s days as a pass rider may soon come to a screeching halt. A self-professed “nepo baby” sharing about his flight benefits on...
