After dismantling nearly every aspect of his Air India 777 First Class flight, a popular Instagrammer claims Air India refunded the price of his ticket. Noting that his experience is hardly unique, is this one path to free or...
Review: Oman Air Lounge Bangkok (BKK)
The Oman Air Lounge in Bangkok (BKK) remains my favorite Priority Pass Lounge in an airport with no shortage of lounge options. Oman Air Lounge Bankgok Review (BKK) I’ve reviewed this lounge extensively (below) but am pleased to report...
DOT Approves Alaska-Hawaiian Merger With Protections For Frequent Flyers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) secured binding protections from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines concerning loyalty programs and air service, clearing the way for the two carriers to merge. Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Approved After Loyalty Program Concessions To DOT...
Drunk Karen Ironically Screams At Her Seatmate, “I’m Going To Make You Famous!”
An altercation between an intoxicated woman and her seatmate on Ryanair turned into a spectacle when drunk Karen ironically warned, “I’m going to make you famous!” as fellow passengers captured her own drunken meltdown on video. I’m Going To...
United Airlines Will Expand Popular Grab-And-Go Lounge Concept To Houston
Having proved a successful concept in Denver, United Airlines will open a second grab-and-go lounge, dubbed United Club Fly, at its Houston hub. United Club Fly Lounge Arriving At Houston (IAH) In 2025 United is in the midst of...
Scandinavian Airlines Will Restore Intra-Europe Business Class
As Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) turns the page on its Star Alliance chapter and enters a new era aligned with Air France-KLM and part of the SkyTeam alliance, it is restoring business class on intra-Europe flights. Intra-Europe Business Class Returns...
Are Airline Amenity Kits Wasteful?
I find myself conflicted when it comes to amenity kits on airplanes…they serve an important purpose but are objectively quite wasteful in many cases. As airlines give lip service to environmental concern, amenity kits represent the greatest tension between...
After Missing Delta Flight, Man Commandeers PA System In Futile Effort To Get Onboard
While conventional wisdom holds that once the boarding door is closed, it will remain closed, one late-arriving passenger in New Orleans thought he might be able to get onboard by grabbing the PA system and demanding the door be...
Argentina’s Milei Orders Airlines To Maintain Service During Strike
Argentine President Javier Milei has classified the aviation sector as an “essential service” and ordered carriers to maintain at least 50% of service in case of a strike or other work stoppage. Milei: Argentinan Carriers Must Maintain Minimum Service...
Review: Bangkok Airways ATR 72-600 (Best Regional Airline In The World)
My first flight on Bangkok Airways a short journey in a tiny propeller plane from Cambodia to Thailand, yet I walked away very clear why Bangkok Airways is regarded as one of the best regional airlines in the world....
United Airlines Faces Elon Musk Challenge In Starlink Quest
After the latest questionable tweet by Space X CEO Elon Musk, United Airlines has been questioned about its strategic Starlink partnership with Musk. Should the commercial decision to offer a superior product mitigate concern over doing business with an...
Flight Attendant Says Lavatory Closed So He Defecated On The Galley Floor…
When a flight attendant blocked a man from using the lavatory as the aircraft was on final descent, the man responded by dropping his trousers and defecating on the floor of the forward galley. But what he did after...
My “Mode” Airline Meal
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. If you...
Review: Park Hyatt Siem Reap
Returning to the Park Hyatt Siem Reap after 10 years was like returning home. This hotel is aging well and still offers luxury accomodations in the heart of Siem Reap with spacious rooms, delicous food, and excelent service. Park...
Angry Passenger Destroys JetBlue Check-In Counter At JFK After Demanding To Be Sent To Haiti
An angry passenger wreaked havoc on a JetBlue check-in counter at New York JFK, purportedly after being denied a ticket on a flight to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Man Destroys JetBlue Check-In Counter At JFK In Anger Over Flight To Haiti...
The Curse Of A UNESCO World Heritage Designation
Earlier, I wrote about how to best avoid crowds when visiting Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The millions of visitors who flock to the ancient Khmer capital city are a poignant reminder that a UNESCO World Heritage designation can be...
How To Avoid The Crowds In Angkor Wat
Yes, one day is enough time to explore Angkor, the ancient capital city of the Khmer Empire. In fact, I saw quite a bit in just three hours…and managed to avoid the crowds. Just bring your sunscreen… Avoiding Crowds...
A Fitting Punishment For A Drunk Passenger Who Forced Flight Diversion
Threats of jail time may serve as a deterrent, but charging drunk passengers for the expenses related to their poor conduct onboard strikes me as the ideal way to deter bad behavior. Drunk Passenger Must Pay Up For Flight...
United Airlines CEO Downplays Frequent Flyer Mile Probe, Condemns Credit Card Competition Act
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is convinced that a Department of Transportation probe into the frequent flyer programs of US airlines will reveal that customers are happy with the programs and redemptions. Kirby also warned that the bipartisan Credit...
Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 Aborts Takeoff To Avoid Southwest Airlines 737-700 Collision
A close call in Nashville between an Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines 737 jet avoided catastrophe but serves as another wake-up call. BAN Incident: Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Forced To Abort Takeoff At High Speed To Avoid Southwest...
