…and unknowingly takes it onboard with him before realizing his error! Another day, another problem with TSA’s Federal Flight Deck Officers program. I actually think the FFDO is a beneficial program that does more to promote security than any...
Air New Zealand Acquires Partial Ownership of Virgin Blue
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is not about to let Virgin Blue and Air New Zealand merge, but NZ turned some heads today after declaring plans to purchase a 14.99% stake in Virgin Blue. NZ says it is...
Family Sues US Airways and CLT for Death of Son—A Wheel Well Stowaway!
A family is suing Charlotte Douglas International Airport and US Airways for the death of their teenage son, who was found dead in Boston. A preliminary investigation suggests he breached security at CLT then crawled into the wheel well...
Mexicana Plans an Ambitious Return to the Skies
I just finished reading an article entitled Mexicana demise is hardly missed and was preparing to blog about how other carriers have stepped in to fill the void left in the wake of Mexicana’s sudden shutdown last August. But stop the presses! To my surprise,...
UPDATE: Man Appears in Court for Defying TSA Agents
Back in November 2009 I blogged about a man arrested at a TSA checkpoint at Albuquerque Airport for refusing to present his identification to TSA agents. He was charged with: concealing identity disorderly conduct refusing to obey an officer criminal...
Judge Nixes Ryanair’s €40 Airport Boarding Pass Policy
For most tickets purchased from Ryanair, you are levied a €6 fee to print your boarding pass online. Don’t like it? Your only other option is to pay 40€ to print your boarding pass at the airport. Yes, you...
Will Delta’s Silent Auctions for Oversold Flights Catch On?
What’s the least you would be willing to accept to take a later flight? Delta is testing out a new auction-style method for dealing with oversell situations. When you check-in online or using an airport kiosk, you are asked...
One Step Closer to Eliminating Travel Restrctions to Cuba
The Obama Administration is rolling back some of the restrictions on travel to Cuba, making it easier for schools, churches and cultural groups to visit the island. While those wanting to travel to Cuba will still have to obtain...
Southwest Airlines Demonstrates That Some Things Are More Important Than An On-Time Departure
Despite reading about it in The Sun, the following story really moved me: A hero pilot held up an entire flight so a devastated passenger could say goodbye to his dying grandson. The man had been rushing to visit...
Getting Settled in Frankfurt
Less than a week into my new position in Frankfurt, I find myself enjoying the job, enjoying Germany, and quite happy to be away from law school. I camped out at the airport Sheraton for a couple days (eating my breakfast and...
Frenchman’s Trip to Honduras Goes Up in Smoke After Assaulting Delta FA
Here’s two reasons to watch your alcohol intake when flying: to avoid making a fool of yourself and spending a night with Bubba in a New York penitentiary. Franck Lebrun, a French national on a Delta flight from Nice to New...
Review: Hyatt at the Bellevue (formerly Park Hyatt Philadelphia)
I love historic hotels and the Hyatt at the Bellevue in Philadelphia certainly has a storied history. From its beginning, the Bellevue-Stratford was the center of Philadelphia’s cultural, social and business activities. It soon functioned as a sort...
From Lufthansa First to Lufthansa Economy?
After a fabulous flight in Lufthansa first class from Frankfurt to New York last Saturday, I wasn’t exactly thrilled about flying in Lufthansa economy from Los Angeles to Frankfurt yesterday afternoon. I was booked on a rather pricey economy ticket...
I Need Your Help Dealing with a Facebook Impostor!
This evening I received a text message from a friend saying, "You might want to check your Facebook page…" I texted back that it must be some other person, because I have no Facebook page. She texted back, stating,...
Frankfurt to Denver in Lufthansa First Class
In July 2009, I journeyed to Israel and Egypt with my brother and uncle. My uncle and I traveled together in first class and the trip report below will highlight some of the flights we sampled. New York to...
Cairo to Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class
In July 2009, I journeyed to Israel and Egypt with my brother and uncle. My uncle and I traveled together in first class and the trip report below will highlight some of the flights we sampled. New York to...
Turkish Airlines: Valentine’s Day Specials from Istanbul
For the second year in a row, Turkish Airlines if offering some attractive companion fares in business class during the week of Valentine’s Day. Exceptional values, in particular, are available to Southeast Asia and China. Southeast Asia and China (BKK/SGN/SIN/CGK/HKG/PVG/PEK)...
The Trip is Almost Over
It’s been a great two weeks of traveling (depsite my initial hiccup in BKK), but I am looking forward to getting home tomorrow evening. I had the next installment of Middle East flight report ready to go as well...
Singapore First or Lufthansa First + First Class Terminal?
What would you choose, Singapore First or Lufthansa First and a few hours in LH’s famed First Class Terminal in Frankfurt? This may not even be a decision I have to make, but I want to be prepared should...
Turkish Airlines Passengers Prevent Hijacking
The details are just coming in now, but it appears passengers onboard a Turkish Airlines flight from Oslo to Istanbul overpowered a man who tried to hijack the plane: The man, identified as 40-year-old Cuma Yasar, was wearing a...
