A Yale management professor has stepped into the middle of American Airlines’ labor revolt with an opinion piece so lavish in its praise of CEO Robert Isom that it demands closer scrutiny. The column, published in Fortune, purports to...
Air Force One Is Getting Trump’s Red, White, And Blue Paint Job And Even Existing Jets Will Be Repainted
The iconic powder-blue Air Force One livery is again on borrowed time, with the US Air Force confirming that all new aircraft, an even some existing aircraft, will be repainted in President Donald Trump’s preferred red, white, and blue...
Review: Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur (Central Location)
I spent my final night in Kuala Lumpur at the Hyatt Centric City Centre, a reasonably-priced, centrally-located Hyatt hotel within easy walking distance of the Petronas Towers and Bukit Bintang. Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Review If you’re...
American Airlines Sent A 777 From London To Los Angeles With A Dark Galley, Forcing Crew To Work By Flashlight
American Airlines flight attendants were placed in an absurd situation earlier this week when they had to prepare meals and beverages in “near-total darkness” on a longhaul transatlantic flight because the airline dispatched a Boeing 777 aircraft with broken...
Hyatt Chairman Resigns After Epstein Emails Surface Showing Hotel Favors And “May The Force Be With You” Reply
A startling leadership shake-up is underway after Hyatt’s long-time Executive Chairman stepped down following the release of emails that tied him Jeffrey Epstein. Hyatt Chairman Steps Down Over Epstein Files As Remarkable Email Exchanges Surface Thomas J. “Tom” Pritzker,...
Tragedy: American Express May Have Closed United Airlines Travel Bank “Loophole”
When I say “tragedy,” I am absolutely being sarcastic. It appears–though it is too early to tell–that has a well-known American Express loophole allowing cardmembers to receive credit for the purchase of United Airlines “Travel Bank” credit has been...
“I’m American, You’re The Illegal!” American Airlines Passenger Goes On Racist Tirade Against Flight Attendant, Removed After Crawling Down Aisle
Passenger behavior on U.S. commercial airline flights has been a recurring issue in recent years, but the latest incident on an American Airlines flight captures a particularly disturbing episode that shows what a deplorable era we live in. American...
The Blue Board: A Powerful New Tool Shows United Airlines Operations In Real Time
I have been writing about United Airlines for over 16 years on Live And Let’s Fly. Over that time, I have seen the airline at its best, at its worst, and in long stretches where complexity seemed to overwhelm...
How The Latest Government Shutdown Could Affect TSA Lines, Airports, And Your Travel Plans
The latest partial government shutdown may once again create very real stress points for travelers, especially at airport security checkpoints and at U.S. borders. What A Partial Government Shutdown Means For TSA And For Travelers The partial government shutdown...
How The FAA Handles Civilian Airspace When Military Operations Intersect
The FAA’s abrupt shutdown of airspace over El Paso last week was lifted almost as quickly as it was imposed. But the speed of the reversal has obscured a deeper and more consequential issue: how civilian aviation safety is...
United Airlines Adds Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne…But Only For One Day
Update: If You’re flying United Airlines in Polaris Business Class today, you can once again enjoy Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne in honor of Valentine’s Day. It’s nice to see United bring this back in 2026. Last year, United introduced Laurent-Perrier...
Review: Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur (Spectacular Luxury Hotel)
I had a magnificent stay at the Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, which has instantly become one of my favorite hotels in the world. Beyond the novelty of being over 100 stories off the ground, this hotel delivers with solid...
13.5 Hours in EVA 777-300ER Business Class…
My longhaul flight on EVA Air onboard a 777-300ER in business class from Taipei to Chicago was a reminder that some things are best left unchanged. The longhaul product is remarkably consistent on EVA, even though the product is...
Report: Kristi Noem Fired 737-8 MAX Pilot For Leaving Her Blanket Behind
A new report has raised questions about leadership, decision-making, and internal personnel practices at the Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Kristi Noem and her senior adviser Corey Lewandowski, but what really caught my attention was a crazy incident...
Delta Flight Attendants Share In $1.3 Billion Profit Payout While United Talks Contract “Offsets”
Delta Air Lines flight attendants woke up to tangible money this week. United Airlines flight attendants woke up to another update about negotiations. Delta Flight Attendants Collect Massive Bonuses And Pay Raises While United Talks “Offsets” The contrast could...
What Really Forced The FAA To Shut Down El Paso Airspace And What Officials Are Not Explaining
The FAA’s sudden shutdown of airspace over El Paso this week now looks less like a straightforward security event and more like a messy collision of border security operations, new counter-drone technology, and interagency confusion. What Really Triggered The...
Alaska Airlines Allows Rabbits Back In Cabin But Moves To Ban Household Birds
Alaska Airlines has quietly adjusted its pet policy in a way that will please some travelers and frustrate others. Rabbits are back in the cabin after a short-lived ban, but household birds will soon be barred entirely. Alaska Airlines...
British Airways Cabin Crew Rushed To Hospital After Consuming Cannabis-Laced Gummies From Passenger
What was presented to British Airways cabin crew as a post-flight “thank you” has turned into a cautionary tale for airline employees worldwide. Passenger “Thank You” Sends British Airways Crew To Hospital In Los Angeles Three British Airways cabin...
American Airlines’ Robert Isom Breaks His Silence After Union Revolt, But The Path Forward Remains Unclear
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom recently issued a video response to mounting internal pressure following a historic no-confidence vote by the flight attendant union and similar frustration expressed by the pilots’ union. The speech was intended to outline a...
Airlines Cut Cuba Flights As U.S. Fuel Blockade Leaves Airports Without Jet Fuel
Airlines are scaling back service to Cuba as a worsening jet fuel shortage, tied to a tightening U.S. oil blockade, begins to directly disrupt commercial aviation to the island. Airlines Cut Cuba Flights As U.S. Fuel Blockade Triggers Jet...
