As details emerge about the brazen interception of a Ryanair passenger jet traveling from Athens to Vilnius on Sunday by Belarusian forces, memories of my own visit to Minsk in 2011 vividly resurfaced. Visiting Belarus remains a fascinating memory,...
Ryanair CEO Calls Belarus Diversion “A State-Sponsored Hijacking”
A day after Belarusian fighter jets forced a Ryanair 737 enroute to Vilnius to divert to Minsk so that an opposition journalist could be arrested, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary called the incident hijacking and piracy. Ryanair Boss Calls FR4978...
Airbnb Listing: Non-Vaccinated Guests Only…
An Airbnb cabin in western Montana is ready to welcome to you…as long as you are not vaccinated. Airbnb Cabin: Non-Vaccinated Guests Only! Montana is a western U.S. state with some of the best natural beauty in the entire...
Review: Ventana Big Sur, An Extraordinary Alila Resort By Hyatt
My wife and I recently spent a weekend at the Ventana Big Sur, an adults-only, all-inclusive Alila resort along the beautiful California Coast. Not only did we have a fantastic stay, but by using our World of Hyatt points...
United Airlines: We Are The Flag Carrier Of USA
United Airlines calls itself the flag carrier of the United States. What makes an airline a flag carrier and does that designation fit United Airlines in 2021? Does the USA really have a flag carrier? United Airlines Calls Itself...
United Airlines First To Resume Service To Israel
United Airlines has resumed service to Israel after UA90 form Newark to Tel Aviv took off just after dusk on Friday evening. Service from Chicago and San Francisco will resume this weekend. United Airlines Resumes Israel Service After Cease...
Cicada Tacos, 17 Years In The Making…
So much of travel is experiencing news tastes and smells. Coming soon to a taqueria near you in the United States, but only on a limited basis: cicada tacos. Cicada Tacos Available After 17-Year Wait Cicadas are fascinating. In...
American Airlines 787 Diverts After Irate Passenger Attempts to Breach Flight Deck
An American Airlines flight from Tokyo to Dallas diverted to Seattle after a passenger became enraged that her in-seat power outlet stopped working and attempted to breach the flight deck after flight attendants were unable to fix the problem....
A Tasteless, Misleading United Airlines Review
I’m not immune to clickbait, but a recent United Airlines video review titled, “DON’T fly UNITED: America’s WORST Business Class” really leaves me shaking my head. A Misleading United Airlines Review The review is done by Trek Trendy, a vlogger...
Absurd: New Daily “Power Surcharge” In Las Vegas…
While you may find a cheap “base” rate at the Artisan Hotel on West Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas, keep in mind electricity is not included. Yep, you’ll need to pay a daily “power surcharge.” Welcome to Sin City. This...
I’ve Started Bringing My Own Cups And Glasses When I Fly…
Airlines have restored in-flight service at different paces, but with the exception of JetBlue, one thing is consistent: drinks are served in disposable plastic or paper. I’ve had enough and started bringing my own cups and glasses from home....
The Curious Lawsuit Against Marriott By A United Flight Attendant
Jonathan Ray was a United Airlines flight attendant for more than 20 years. Now he is suing Marriott after staying at a hotel franchise that “ratted” him out to United for conduct he claims he did not commit. United...
FAA Warns American Airlines’ Largest Regional Carrier, Envoy Air, Calling Into Question Safety Of Regional Jets
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned Envoy Air, the largest regional carrier operating on behalf of American Airlines, after pilot error nearly resulted in a “catastrophic” situation and several other questionable incidents. Envoy Air Safety Lapses Question...
Air France Flies From Paris To Montreal…With Cooking Oil
Air France operated a biofuel-powered Airbus A350 from Paris to Montreal on Tuesday using used cooking oil to help power the jet across the Atlantic. Air France Embraces SAF With Cooking Oil Flight From To Canada The blend was...
First Class Meals Return To Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines is restoring first class service to most flights effective immediately, a welcome move for flyers who may not have the time or inclination to pack their own food or eat in advance. Alaska Airlines Restores First Class...
Hotels Use “Honor System” To Loosen Mask Rules
Hyatt today announced that guests who are vaccinated will no longer have to wear masks at properties in the United States. Expect all chains to shortly adapt similar polices, which effectively ends obligatory masks at hotels and resorts across...
Hot Deal: JetBlue Mint Business Class To London – $795 Round Trip
UPDATE: Folks, this fare is gone. Hope some of you were able to book it! One Mile At A Time notes a particularly good deal on JetBlue if you are looking to travel to London cheaply in Mint Business...
Official: JetBlue Will Serve London Heathrow AND Gatwick
After months of speculation, JetBlue announced it will “split the baby” and launch transatlantic service to both London Heathrow and Gatwick later this year. JetBlue Will Serve Both Heathrow And Gatwick In London Joanna Geraghty, President and COO of...
Ted Cruz Celebrates Sun Country’s Cheap Fares To Cancun…
Senator Ted Cruz (R – TX), also known as “Cancun Cruz” for his trip to Cancun in the midst of a fierce storm, tweeted his excitement over an airline’s new service from Houston to…Cancun. Ted Cruz Thinks New Houston...
How Many 3.4 Ounce (100 mL) Bottles Can I Take Onboard My Flight?
15 years after an onboard bombing attempt led to restrictions on liquids in carry-on bags, limitations reman in effect in the United States and much of the world. But how many 3.4 ounce (100mL) bottles can you actually take...
