After Another Near Miss at DCA, Army Suspends Helicopter Flights Three months after a devastating midair collision at Washington National Airport (DCA), another alarming incident involving a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and two Delta Air Lines flights has...
Yet Another Reason To Avoid TWA Hotel…
I may not be a frequent overnight guest, but I am a frequent visitor to the TWA Hotel at New York JFK Airport for one primary reason. Sadly, that reason has now vanished like a good cup of coffee...
American Airlines 737-800 First Class: Pathetic
I feel like I’ve been so uncharitable to American Airlines lately on Live And Let’s Fly, but it’s not deliberate…I’m rooting for AA to boomerang back as a competitive premium carrier in the USA and hope the new 787-9...
Flying JetBlue At New York JFK Just Became Even Harder
With accelerated airport terminal construction coinciding with the start of the summer travel season, JFK Airport is relocating all rideshare passenger pickups at two of its terminals to an off-site AirTrain stop, making flying JetBlue (among others) much more...
Nice: United Airlines Now Serves Pre-Departure Beverages In Glassware
United Airlines has upgraded its pre-departure beverages from plastic cups to glassware on international flights, a small but long-overdue enhancement that makes for a much more premium experience. United Airlines Upgrades Pre-Departure Drinks To Glassware In Polaris This week,...
United Airlines To American Airlines: Fly More, Sue Less
United Airlines Flexes In Chicago As American Tries To Block Gate Expansion United Airlines has fired back at American Airlines in a new memo from company President Brett Hart, defending its right to expand at Chicago O’Hare and accusing...
United Airlines Passenger Disrobes In Polaris—Turns Out He Runs A Major Museum
A prominent Chicago socialite in the art scene has been placed on leave after reportedly stripping his clothes off on a United Airlines flight to Munich in Polaris business class. Prominent Chicagoan In Hot Water After Stripping On United...
Delta and United Suspend Tel Aviv Flights After Houthi Rocket Strike Near Airport
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have suspended service to Tel Aviv after a rocket attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen on Sunday struck the outer edge of Ben Gurion International Airport. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines Suspend Service...
Last Chance To Visit Alcatraz?
Alcatraz Island has been a popular San Francisco tourist attraction since 1963, but with President Donald Trump floating the idea of repurposing the historic landmark as a detention facility, your days of visiting this island prison may soon be...
Breakfast With Maxine Waters In American Airlines LAX Admirals Club
I ran into Congresswoman Maxine Waters in the American Airlines Admirals Club at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and had to chuckle that she also enjoys stuffing food in her purse…she was a Depression-era child, after all. We also...
Taste Test: The Chicago Bagel Breakfast Melt By Jeff Mauro On United Airlines
I flew from Los Angeles to Chicago for the Freddies last week on United Airlines, and of course, my upgrade did not clear (I was #15 even as a Premier 1K), but that gave me the chance to try...
Trump Official Slams Military After Army Helicopter Nearly Collides With Delta Jets At DCA
Just months after a fatal runway collision at Washington National Airport (DCA), another close call has raised serious concerns about airspace safety. In an alarming Army helicopter near miss at DCA, a US Army Black Hawk entered restricted airspace...
United Airlines Slashes Newark Flights, Presses Trump Administration To Reinstate Slot Controls
Never let a good crisis go to waste. Facing congestion and air traffic controller shortages, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is calling on the Trump Administration to reintroduce slot controls at Newark Liberty International Airport. It’s a move that...
The Real Reason JetBlue Pilots Are Angry (It’s Not Over United Airlines Partnership)
On the surface, it appears that JetBlue pilots are angry that a potential partnership between United Airlines and JetBlue could end up costing pilot jobs. But that’s not the root of the problem, nor is it simply posturing for...
Senator Fetterman Clashes With Pilot Over Seatbelt On American Airlines Flight
US Senator John Fetterman (D – PA) was captured on film arguing with an American Airlines regional pilot over wearing his seatbelt. Talk about petty… Senator Fetterman Argues With American Airlines Pilot Over Seatbelt Visibility Kyle sent me over...
Woman Sues American Airlines After Grotesque Sexual Assault By Repeat Offender On Redeye Flight
A woman is suing American Airlines after she was groped by her seatmate on an overnight flight. She alleges AA knew her assailant had a “known history of predatory sexual misconduct” and that the airline tried to “victim-blame” her...
Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K Bonus Offer Ending Soon
Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card If you’re new to the world of miles and points, let me introduce you to a credit card that is essential for your wallet. You may have heard about the...
Delta Adds Meal Pre-Selection Perk for Comfort+ Passengers
Flying in Comfort+ on Delta Air Lines not only gets you extra legroom: it now offers you the option of pre-reserving your meals on many longhaul flights. Delta Air Lines Now Allows Meal Pre-Selections In Comfort+ Class Clint Henderson...
SAS Drops “Go” And “Plus” In Favor Of Traditional Cabin Names
For years, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has had unique names for its fare classes and onboard cabins, but with the return of business class on intra-European flights this autumn, SAS is reverting to more standard terms for its three classes...
2025 Freddie Awards – A Chicago Landmark Event
Last night I attended the 33rd Freddie Awards, which always offers a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow bloggers and industry insiders. While the winners were somewhat surprising and sometimes bemusing, the fellowship was sweet. 2025 Freddie Awards At...
