My son Augustine requested two activities during our two days in London: visit Buckingham Palace and the British Museum. We did both in a single half-day. This post will highlight the logistics of touring Buckingham Palace with a family....
Can Flight Attendants Just Ignore Call Light?
The debate over whether to use the flight attendant call light (or button) is not new, but when a passenger presses it, can flight attendants just ignore it, especially if they frequently remind us they are primarily present for...
Palestinian-American Woman Encounters Trouble Flying To Israel
An interesting story has played out on Twitter over what happened to Noor Fawaz, a Palestinian-American journalist, when flying to Israel. It should come as no surprise that she encountered so much trouble on both El-Al and United Airlines,...
London Is Growing On Me…
With family living in London, I am a frequent visitor and every time I set foot in this momentous metropolis, I like it more. Truly, London is growing on me. London Calling: My Fondness For This City Is Growing...
My First Flight In United Polaris Business Class (A Child’s Review)
I’ve asked my three-year-old daughter Claire Marie to offer her thoughts on our recent 787-9 flight from Los Angeles to London on United Airlines in Polaris Business Class. You can find similar reviews from my son Augustine here (LAX-LHR)...
Tiffany Gomas “Trying To Lay Low” By Strutting Through LAX In SAME OUTFIT She Wore During “Not Real” Plane Incident
I’m amused at the public relations angle of the Tiffany Gomas story. The woman who made headlines around the world for claiming to see a ghost on American Airlines has resurfaced at Los Angeles International Airport…claiming that she is...
Woman Has Meltdown After Ground Delay Leaves Her Trapped Onboard
I do somewhat empathize with the woman who just had enough: her flight was already delayed, but a ground delay upon arrival waiting for staff to offload the aircraft proved one delay too many. Passenger Meltdown AFTER Arrival Due...
Collapse Of Air Traffic Control System In UK Leaves 200,000 Stranded
It has been a rough few days for air travelers in the United Kingdom after an unspecified “technical issue” caused the UK Air Traffic Control system to collapse. It is estimated that 200,000 passengers remain stranded as flight delays...
Traveling In United Airlines Polaris Business Class With My Family, A 787-9 Flight Review
To begin our summer trip, we flew from Los Angeles to London on United Airlines in Polaris Business Class on the 787-9. In short: despite a three-hour delay, the flight was great, with superb service, edible food, and a...
Despite Family Seating Policy, American Airlines Tell Mother To Pay Extra To Sit Next To Toddler
It’s one thing to have a policy in place, but it is quite another to get agents to actually respect it. One mother found out the hard way when American Airlines asked her to pay extra to sit next...
Air France Shreds Checked Bag…
I suppose it’s a bit much to hope your checked bag will arrive without a scratch or a dent, but one Air France passenger found his bag was delivered shredded. Literally shredded. Man Arrives in Athens After Air France...
American Airlines Lawsuit Targets Scam Travel Agencies
Scam travel agencies should be shut down, with their owners publicly beaten and jailed. I am happy to see American Airlines crack down on such scam travel agencies via a new lawsuit, even if it comes at the expense...
My “Celebrity” Captain On United Airlines
From Los Angeles to London I had the treat of flying under the command of United Airlines Captain Alberto Diaz, who is not just the star of United’s current safety video but a wonderful man who showed such genuine...
Bhutan Cuts Daily Tourist Fee In Half
In an effort to boost the struggling tourist sector, the Kingdom of Bhutan is cutting its $200 daily tourist fee in half. Bhutan Cuts Tourist Fee In Half, Now Much More Affordable Bhutan is one of the most expensive...
United Airlines 767-300 Causes Ground Stop At Chicago O’Hare
A United Airlines 767-300 bound for Zurich caused a temporary ground stop in Chicago O’Hare Sunday afternoon after encountering a mechanical issue just before takeoff. UA3, A 767-300 From Chicago – Zurich Causes Ground Stop At O’Hare Airport UA3,...
How Much Will Fares Rise In A JetBlue – Spirit Airlines Merger?
A previously reported story that JetBlue mistakenly failed to redact key information suggesting post-merger Spirit Airlines fares would rise 40% was inaccurate. It was the plaintiffs who are suing to block the merger who made such a claim. JetBlue:...
A Family Lunch In United Polaris Lounge LAX
Unsure of how the onboard cuisine would be ahead of our trip to London, my family enjoyed a nice lunch in the United Polaris Lounge at LAX. This lounge really is a value-add to flying United and Star Alliance...
Having A Disability Is Not An Excuse To Mistreat Flight Attendants
View From The Wing shares a video of a woman on Southwest Airlines making unreasonable demands toward a flight attendant and justifying it on the basis of her disability. Sorry, but being hard of hearing does not justify being...
Adults-Only Zone On Airplanes: Great Idea
As the father of two young children, I quite like the idea of one Dutch carrier to create an adults-only zone onboard in which children under 16 will not be permitted. It is good business opportunity and presents a...
Introduction: My Summer Family Holiday To Europe On Star Alliance
Welcome to my next trip report series, which will recount my summer family holiday to Europe earlier this month, with transatlantic crossings on Star Alliance. Summer 2023 Europe Trip Report Until we can move to Germany on a more...
