There are bold travelers, and then there are travelers who boldly wander into business class and hope no one notices… Turkish Airlines Self-Upgraders Got Caught…And Then Got Nothing I’ll admit it: most of us have looked at an empty...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Tell Me Why They’ve Lost Faith In Leadership…And Why They Hate The A321XLR
My conversation with flight attendants on a recent American Airlines flight demonstrates the trust deficit with leadership and the lack of vision and respect that are necessary for AA to start seriously chasing United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. ...
United Trolls American With “AAdvantage, United” Chicago Billboard Campaign
United Airlines has rolled out a new digital ad campaign across Chicago, which it says spotlights its strong performance in 2025 but does so by trolling American Airlines with an “AAdvantage, United” quip. United Trolls American In Chicago With...
KLM Reverses Tel Aviv Decision Again As Middle East Tensions Escalate
KLM is once again adjusting its Middle East network, and the back-and-forth underscores just how fragile airline planning remains in a volatile region. KLM Flip-Flops On Middle East Service As Tel Aviv Remains Suspended KLM has reversed course yet...
I Survived The American Airlines Meltdown…But My Flight Didn’t Arrive Until 2:33 AM
I flew in the midst of the storm yesterday–the operational storm that American Airlines has been battling for several days–and actually made it home…but it was very, very late. Flying American Airlines In The Middle Of Its Operational Chaos...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Revolt, Say “Leadership Is The Problem”
The turbulence at American Airlines is not just operational or financial, it is internal. A scathing letter from the union representing flight attendants exposes a deep credibility problem that AA’s currently leadership likely will not be able to overcome....
Philippine Airlines 777 Crew Forced To Scoop Human Waste Mid-Flight After Total Toilet Failure. Was The Alternative Worse?
It was disgusting, yes, but before rushing to outrage over Philippine Airlines’ lavatory failure, it is worth carefully examining what actually happened and whether continuing the flight may have been the least bad option available. Philippine Airlines Lavatory Failure:...
Review: Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei (TPE – Terminal 2)
The flagship Starlux Galactic Lounge in Terminal 2 of Taipei’s Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is meant to evoke a futuristic space port. With an a la carte menu, small buffet, restrooms, showers, and great service, this lounge represents...
Review: Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei (TPE – Terminal 1)
Starlux offers a cozy but comfortable lounge in Terminal 1 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), with an a la carte menu and buffet. Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei Terminal 1 Review (TPE) After checking in for my Starlux...
American Airlines Profit Plunges, But Is Its Premium Pivot Finally Real?
American Airlines just reported its 2025 results, and while the headline profit number looks ugly, the more interesting story is what AA is trying to become, and whether it can actually earn a revenue premium for it. American Airlines...
The End Of An Era: Southwest Ends Open Seating, Launches New Boarding Process
After more than 50 years of the most distinctive boarding process in U.S. aviation, Southwest Airlines is finally ending open seating and rolling out assigned seats and a new boarding structure that looks nothing like the airline most of...
US Lawyer Died On Delta Flight To Heathrow. UK Court Explains What Happened.
A US lawyer died suddenly while flying to London on Delta Air Lines, and a recent inquest in a London courtroom has now concluded that her death was due to “misadventure” linked to an undiagnosed heart condition in combination...
United Backs Up Its Chicago Threat With Record 750 Daily Flights At O’Hare
Just days after CEO Scott Kirby vowed to draw a “line in the sand” at Chicago O’Hare, United Airlines has unveiled what that line actually looks like. United Responds To American With Record 750 Daily Flights At O’Hare In...
United Draws A Line In The Sand At O’Hare, But American Is Already Stepping Over It
United Airlines is drawing a very public line in the sand at Chicago O’Hare, and American Airlines is already testing it. United Draws A “Line In The Sand” At Chicago O’Hare As American Fires Back There are airline battles,...
Andrew Tate Melts Down In Delta “First Class” After Comparing It To Emirates
Andrew Tate tried to dunk on Delta “First Class” this week, but only succeeded in dunking on himself. Andrew Tate Tries To Flex In Delta “First Class,” Then Discovers A Regional Jet Is Not Emirates View From The Wing...
Review: W Taipei, Where A Rainy Day Turned Into A Spa Day
I stayed one night at the swanky W Taipei, a Marriott Bonvoy property in the heart of the Taiwanese capital. With the weather inclement, I ended up spending much of the day in the hotel and quite enjoyed this...
Review: Starlux A350-900 Business Class Los Angeles – Taipei
I boarded my first-ever flight on Starlux, a longhaul journey from Los Angeles to Taipei on an A350-900 in business class, with high expectations. Even so, they were exceeded: my flight was superb in nearly every way, with small...
Family Sues SLC Airport Over Security Failures After Son Killed In Delta A220 Engine
Nearly two years after a tragic and unusual death at Salt Lake City International Airport, the family of Kyler Efinger has filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against Salt Lake City, which operates the airport. Lawsuit: SLC Airport...
Mercedes Plows Into Delta Terminal At Detroit Airport, Breaching Security Barriers
A vehicle crashed through the entrance of the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Friday night, injuring several people and triggering a large emergency response. Car Slams Into Detroit Airport Terminal; Motive Still Unclear Late Friday evening,...
Should Wheelchair Passengers Board Last? A Modest Proposal
A growing number of travelers are exploiting airline wheelchair assistance not because they need help, but because it offers an easy way to board early and skip long lines. It’s time for a fundamental policy change that discourages this...
