American Airlines has reported a loss for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 and pulled its 2025 outlook, citing weaker domestic bookings and economic uncertainty. American Airlines Reports $473 Million Q1 2025 Loss The first quarter is traditionally the...
Review: Hôtel Wallace Paris (Hyatt – Mr. & Mrs. Smith)
I spent two nights in Paris at Hôtel Wallace, a Mrs. & Mrs. Smith property and part of the World of Hyatt program. Here’s the review in a nutshell: this is a hotel that you sleep in…not a hotel...
United Flight Attendant Refuses To Help Disabled First Class Passenger Store Her Cane, Then Tries To Throw Her Off Flight
A United Airlines flight attendant purportedly refused to help an elderly disabled passenger store her small purse and cane in the overhead bin, then tried to get her thrown off the flight when she complained. United Flight Attendant Says...
American Airlines No Longer Collects Bang & Olufsen Headphones Early In Premium Cabins, A Small But Important Win
American Airlines has stopped collecting Bang & Olufsen headphones early on many premium flights with plans to fully scrap this annoying practice later in 2025. Bang & Olufsen No Longer Collected Early On American Airlines In my flight review...
Scandinavian Airlines Brings The World To Your Tray Table: Introducing “Flavors By SAS”
The longstanding Nordic-focused inflight catering menu on Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is about to change. SAS Retires “New Nordic” And Goes Global With Inflight Dining SAS is spicing up its onboard menus, the first major update in eight years. Starting...
Bizarre: More United MileagePlus Partner Awards By Adjusting One Setting
Upgraded Points notes an odd phenomenon on united.com: more United MileagePlus partner awards appear by making one small adjustment to the settings. Glitch? More Partner Award Space With United MileagePlus After One Easy Adjustment To Settings Partner awards are...
European Demand For U.S. Air Travel: Crashing In West, Climbing In East
An interesting turn of events: European demand for air travel is crashing in the West but growing in the East. What does this mean for transatlantic travel this summer to the U.S.? A Tale Of Two Europes: East Vs....
11 Hours In KLM 787-10 Business Class…
After an evening flight from Prague and an overnight at the Hyatt Place AMS, it was time for my 11-hour KLM flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles on the 787-10 in World Business Class. The flight was smooth, comfortable,...
Alaska Airlines Cuts Transcontinental Routes, Adds San Diego Service
Alaska Airlines is retreating from Washington Dulles, blaming slowing demand and economic uncertainty, but building up its network in San Diego with the addition of three more routes from a station where Alaska is competing with Southwest Airlines for...
Review: Royal Air Maroc 737-800 Economy Class
Stepping onto a Royal Air Maroc 737-800 was like stepping back in time to a different era of flying…but the heat was a little intense. Royal Air Maroc 737-800 Economy Class Review I booked a ticket on Orbitz the...
German Teenagers Denied Entry To US, Jailed After Confessing To Remote Work While Backpacking
German teenagers were denied entry to the US, jailed, strip-searched, and deported after admitting to the high crime of doing remote work while backpacking. This story presents an important reminder for foreign travelers to the USA and will, unfortunately,...
Confirmed: United Airlines Will Debut 787-9 With New Business Class Suites
For months, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been hinting about a big new announcement this year and we now have a better idea of what it will be: a new Polaris business class seat and ultra-premium configuration on...
“It’s A Boy And We’re Naming Him Ryan” – Woman Fakes Pregnancy To Avoid Baggage Fees On Ryanair
A woman disguised her excess carry-on items as a pregnancy bump in order to avoid extra baggage fees on Ryanair. I’m not so convinced about this particular incident though this trick has certainly been tried (successfully) before… Woman Fakes...
Review: Royal Air Maroc L’Oasis VIP Lounge Marrakech (RAK)
Unlike the pitiful domestic lounge in Casablanca, the Royal Air Maroc L’Oasis VIP Lounge in Marrakech (RAK) was very pleasant, with friendly service and a nice selection of food and drinks. Royal Air Maroc L’Oasis VIP Lounge Review –...
My Kingdom Is Not Of This World
As we approach Eastertide, I offer a brief reflection on this holiday amid turbulent times in our world. On trial before Pontius Pilate, Jesus made a stunning declaration: “My kingdom is not of this world…” (John 18:36) He wasn’t...
United Airlines Is Leaving American Airlines In The Dust At Chicago O’Hare
A leaked slide deck suggests that United Airlines is pulling further ahead of American Airlines as the preferred hometown carrier at Chicago O’Hare (ORD), but is AA on an irreversible death spiral or simply in need of returning to...
Riyadh Air Reveals Jaw-Dropping 787-9 Premium Business Class Suites With 32-Inch Screens And Sliding Doors
Riyadh Air Reveals 787-9 Cabins, Including Jaw-Dropping “Business Elite” Suites With 32-Inch Screens and Sliding Doors Riyadh Air, the highly anticipated new carrier from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has revealed the interior cabins of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner,...
I Used A Bootleg Rideshare Service In Marrakesh, Morocco…
Ridesharing is not exactly straightforward in Marrakesh, but I found a workable solution with an app called inDrive. Ridesharing In Marrakesh: A Practical Guide Popular ridesharing apps like Uber, Lyft, and even Careem (the regional alternative) are not available...
Hertz Deploys AI To Detect Vehicle Damage—Will It Protect You Or Hurt You?
Hertz Deploys AI to Detect Vehicle Damage — Helpful Innovation or Customer Risk? In an effort to modernize its rental experience and reduce costly disputes, Hertz (along with its Dollar and Budget subsidiaries) will soon deploy AI-powered vehicle inspections...
Review: Park Hyatt Marrakech
After years of anticipation and delay, the Park Hyatt Marrakech opened to guests in 2024. I spent two nights at the property just days after it opened and loved the beautiful common areas, delicious food, and the excellent service...
