Italian carrier ITA Airways, now part of the Lufthansa Group, has been cleared to join Star Alliance in 2026 after a vote by airline executives. ITA Airways Cleared For Entry Into Star Alliance In 2026 The Star Alliance Chief...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Signals Support For Trump Tariff Policy
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby offered guarded praise for President Donald Trump’s controversial new tariff policy, calling the goals behind it “laudable.” United Airlines CEO Praises Policy Rationale For Trump Tariff Policy During a White House Rose Garden event...
10 Hours In SAS A350-900 Business Class
My overnight SAS A350-900 flight in business class from Los Angeles to Copenhagen was smooth and restful, with a remarkable consistency that I have come to expect on Scandinavian Airlines. SAS A350-900 Business Class – First Impressions From LAX-CPH...
Frontier Airlines Captain Defiantly Wears Trump Hat
A Frontier Airlines captain has sparked fierce debate after wearing a bright red Trump hat while in uniform at Los Angeles International Airport. Frontier Captain Was Wrong To Wear Trump Hat A passenger traveling from Los Angeles (LAX) to...
El Al Will Resume Moscow Flights In May
Israeli flag carrier El Al will resume flights to Moscow in May after suspending flights to the Russian Federation in late 2024. El Al Will Resume Tel Aviv – Moscow Flights On May 1, 2025 El Al halted flights...
Air France Lounge LAX: Outstanding
I raved about the new Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge so it is only proper that I give credit to Air France for its outstanding lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Air France Lounge LAX – My First Impressions...
To The Man Who Had To Take A FaceTime Call In The United Club Without Earphones…
I try to be a patient guy, but I no longer have any tolerance for louts who have no decency…like the folks who do not use earphones when using their mobile phones in public settings. Here’s a perfect example...
Dilemma: Family Of Four, But You Only Have Lounge Access For Two…
After a short night at the Hyatt Place CDG, we arrived at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for our flight to Los Angeles. That presented a lounge dilemma for my family of four. Lounge Dilemma: Split Up Family Or...
Wow: United Airlines Adds Flights To Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Adelaide
United Airlines is returning to Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, but not in the way you may have imagined. United is also launching nonstop service to Adelaide, Australia and doubling service to Manila. Let’s unpack this big news....
Lufthansa Shifts A350-900 To Frankfurt
Blaming aircraft delivery delays, Lufthansa is shifting six Munich-based Airbus A350-900 jets to its Frankfurt hub for the summer season. Lufthansa A350-900 Will Operate Four Routes With Six Planes From Frankfurt Hub Aircraft spotters will notice something unusual in...
United Airlines Teases New Longhaul Routes: My Predictions
United Airlines will announce new routes tomorrow and has offered us some clues via a short video. Here are my guesses. My Predictions For New United Airlines Routes United will announce new routes tomorrow…and I’d guess longhaul routes because...
Denied Access To Delta One Check-In At LAX!
My trip to Europe hit its first snare before I even took flight after Delta Air Lines pulled another “LAX” on me by denying me use of its exclusive Delta One check-in facility at Los Angeles International Airport despite...
United Airlines Scraps New Los Angeles – Toronto Route
With geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty putting downward pressure on demand for flights between the USA and Canada, United Airlines has quietly removed its new Los Angeles – Toronto route from the schedule and also adjusted service frequencies to...
Review: Hyatt Place Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
My family enjoyed a quick but pleasant overnight stay at the Hyatt Place Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport before our early morning flight on Air France. Hyatt Place Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport Review With an 8:00 pm arrival...
Virgin Atlantic Reports Slowdown In Transatlantic Demand
During its annual earnings call discussing 2024 earnings, Virgin Atlantic revealed it has seen a short-term slowdown in leisure travel on its transatlantic flights, particularly from passengers originating in the United States. That’s an expected development with an unexpected...
Medical Emergency On United Airlines Transpacific Flight Spotlights Humanity
When a man suffered a heart attack onboard a United Airlines transpacific flight to Japan, the best of humanity came out…even at 40,000 feet. Heart Attack On United Airlines Transpacific Flight Brings Out The Best Onboard A passenger traveling...
“I’m Not Happy With Boeing!” Trump Goes Plane Shopping Due To Air Force One Delays
President Donald Trump is personally shopping for a new aircraft for presidential transport as Boeing delays grind on for the next-generation Air Force One jet ordered during Trump’s first term. Angry At Air Force One Delays From Boeing, Trump...
Review: Air France Hop Embraer 190 Economy Class
Our Air France HOP! Embraer 190 economy class flight from Mulhouse to Paris was a quick and easy jaunt to position us for our connection to Los Angeles. I appreciate this comfortable aircraft and that Air France still offers...
Booked! SAS A350-900 + KLM 787-10 Business Class
I’m off to Europe on a short SkyTeam adventure on SAS and KLM on two of my favorite aircraft, an A350-900 and 787-10. SAS A350-900 + KLM 787-10 Business Class: The Safe But Boring Option Almost a year ago,...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Los Angeles (LAX)
Virgin Atlantic just opened a beautiful new Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Let’s take a look at the latest SkyTeam Lounge that will give the Delta One Lounge a run for the money. Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Los...
