The most unique thing on my Aero Dili flights was the oecumenical prayer card onboard, a spiritual safety card. A Very Unique Prayer Card On Aero Dili There are no screens, Wi-Fi, or streaming entertainment on Aero Dili, but...
I Had The Entire Aero Dili A320 Business Class To Myself…

My Aero Dili A320 flight from Dili to Bali was a comfortable ride with a good meal and plenty of privacy: I was the only passenger in the business class cabin. Aero Dili A320 Business Class – My First...
Frontier Airlines Offers More Details On New In-Flight Wi-Fi Plans

Frontier Airlines is quietly catching up, finally committing to in-flight Wi-Fi after years of lagging behind its U.S. low-cost peers. Frontier Airlines Confirms It’s Installing In-Flight Wi-Fi Frontier CEO Barry Biffle recently confirmed that Wi-Fi is “coming” to the...
United Airlines Dramatically Expands Special Meal Options

United Airlines is expanding its selection of special meals available on its flights in both economy class and business class. Special Meals On United Airlines United currently offers special meals on most flights over 2,000 miles that have meal...
My Unique Airport Departure Experience From Dili, Timor-Leste

My departure from President Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili was quite interesting before I even stepped onto the plane. Departing From Dili Airport Outside the airport is a statue honoring Nicolau Lobato. He is considered a national hero...
Napoleon Complex? Southwest Airlines Gate Agent Barks And Sighs At Delayed Passengers

A viral Facebook post about a Southwest Airlines gate agent is drawing strong reactions, with most commenters defending the employee even as the original complaint describes behavior that, if accurate, would be unacceptable from any customer-facing staff member. Passenger...
United Airlines Quietly Ends Dakar Service And Scraps Stockholm For Summer 2026

United Airlines is trimming two longhaul routes in 2026, quietly ending service to both Dakar and Stockholm as part of a broader network realignment focusing on more leisure destinations. United Airlines Cuts Dakar And Stockholm Routes For 2026 United...
A Different Kind Of Palm Beach Hotel (In Dili, Timor-Leste)

I stayed at the Palm Beach Hotel for my night in Dili, Timor-Leste, not to be confused with a city in Florida on the Atlantic Coast! Palm Beach Hotel Review – Dili, Timor-Leste When I decided at the very...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Says YOU Are The Reason Air Travel Has Become Uncivilized

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has called on travelers to exhibit “civility in manners” in a video outlining how the United States can return to the “Golden Era” of travel. Duffy Says Poor Passenger Behavior Is Making Air Travel...
JetBlue Expands Europe Service With New Boston Routes To Barcelona And Milan

JetBlue is continuing its push into Europe with two new nonstop routes from Boston to Barcelona and Milan for summer 2026. JetBlue Adds Nonstop Service From Boston To Barcelona And Milan For Summer 2026 JetBlue just announced (though JonNYC...
My Incredible Sunrise Hike To Cristo Rei In Dili, Timor-Leste

As much as I enjoyed the previous evening in Dili, the greatest joy from my brief trip to Timor-Leste came in the early hours of the following morning, when I decided to take a chance and attempt to hike...
Airlines Will Shut Down Troubling Program That Sold Passenger Data To The U.S. Government

The U.S. airline industry quietly backed a data broker that for years sold passenger travel records to multiple government agencies. Now, after public reporting and congressional pressure, that program will be shut down. ARC Will Shut Down Troubling Program...
Dinner With The Expats In Dili, Timor-Leste

After a heavy rainstorm began, I gave up on walking and took a cab back to Castaways Bar + Restaurant, a popular expat hangout in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, where I enjoyed an excellent dinner. Dinner At Castaways...
China Travel Warning Devastates Japan Flight Demand

A single government advisory has sharply disrupted travel patterns between China and Japan, triggering a wave of cancellations that surprised even industry analysts. Flight Demand From China To Japan Plummets After China Issues Travel Warning On November 14, 2025,...
An Evening Stroll Through Dili, Timor-Leste

Not only was my flight late, but the visa and customs processing on arrival took longer than I had planned. By the time I got to my hotel, it was after 6:00 pm and the sun was already setting....
United Airlines Trims Some Europe Flights While Adding Others In 2026 Shuffle

The globe-spanning longhaul strategy at United Airlines is reflecting evolving travel trends for summer 2026: frequency cuts on some traditional European routes from Newark paired with a flurry of new destination launches into secondary markets. United Scales Back Some...
Mild Debacle: Customs And Immigration In Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste offers a visa on arrival for citizens of most nations, including US citizens, and I was immediately introduced to warm Timorese hospitality… and to the island’s poor technological infrastructure. Customs And Immigration In Timor-Leste: Visa On Arrival And...
Aero Dili A320 Economy Class: Old School Charm

My Aero Dili A320 flight from Bali to Dili in economy class was the sort of flight you might expect long ago in much of the world but is still true in parts of East Asia today. Aero Dili...
Unbelievable! Aero Dili Calls Me Back, Lets Me Board Flight To Timor-Leste

Ok, a very unexpected update to my Timor-Leste story that has left me with a huge smile on my face. Aero Dili decided to let me board the flight from Bali thanks to something I did the day before...
So Close, Yet So Far: My Attempt To Reach Timor-Leste Falls Apart

What a day… No Timor-Leste For You! Recall, my goal was to reach Dili and I had a very short connection in Bail in order to connect to my Aero Dili flight. My Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur...

