Writing my review of the Delta Sky Club in Concourse A of Atlanta reminded me of an incident that occurred outside the restroom featuring a very angry man, enraged over the signage Delta chose to use for its “all...
Review: Delta Sky Club Atlanta (ATL) – Concourse A

Delta Air Lines operates eight lounges out of its fortress hub at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This review focuses on the Sky Club in Concourse A. Delta Concourse A Sky Club Review – Atlanta (ATL) Picture ATL like a...
California Tourist Hotspot Just Legalized Drinking On The Street…Disaster Looming?

A famous California beach city has unanimously passed an open container alcohol ordinance, allowing alcoholic beverages to be consumed on public streets. Is this a reasonable move or recipe for disaster? Santa Monica Approves Open-Container Ordinance For 3rd Street...
Kirby’s JetBlue Bromance Hints At United’s JFK Game Plan

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby’s messaging has been clear for years: United must return to New York JFK. But as the path to that return looks increasingly via JetBlue, Kirby is heaping a lot of praise on the carrier...
Review: Delta Sky Club Atlanta (ATL) – Concourse T

Delta Air Lines operates eight lounges out of its fortress hub at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This review focuses on the Sky Club in Concourse T. Delta Concourse T Sky Club Review – Atlanta (ATL) Picture ATL like a...
Report: United Airlines Suspends Flight Attendants Who Rushed Stage At Brooklyn Media Event

UPDATE: The flight attendants who took part in this protest have been suspended, pending an investigation. Jon NYC reported, then later confirmed, that the flight attendants who took participated in this action have been “removed from service pending investigations.”...
Sliding Into Polaris Studio: My First Impressions Of United’s Newest Seat

United Airlines revealed its new Polaris and Polaris Studio products at a media event in Brooklyn yesterday that I attended. Here’s a first-hand look and my observations on the new suites and other new seating onboard future United 787-9...
Review: Delta Air Lines A321neo Economy Class

Delta Air Lines took me smoothly and safely to Atlanta on a swanky new Airbus A321neo in economy class, though I wish I had a different seatmate onboard! Delta Air Lines A321neo Economy Class Review (LAX-ATL) I booked a...
A Sip In The Right Direction: American Airlines Restores Second Drink Service In Economy

After ditching it just five months ago, American Airlines is restoring a second drink service on many of its longer flights in economy class as it seeks to reorient itself in a premium direction. American Airlines Restores Second Drink...
I Rescued A Lady Stuck In The Lavatory…

I rescued a lady who was stuck in the lavatory…the poor thing could not figure out how to open the door of the mid-cabin restroom on a United Airlines A321neo. Lady Gets Stuck In A321neo Lavatory, Nobody Hears Her...
Details: New United “Polaris Studio” Will Offer Champagne, Caviar, More Space

United Airlines is set to introduce a new premium seating option called Polaris Studio on its upcoming Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Positioned at the front of the business class cabin, Polaris Studio aims to provide passengers with enhanced comfort and...
Official: United Airlines Unveils “United Elevated” Cabins On 787-9

It’s official: United Airlines has unveiled its next-generation 787-9 cabins it calls United Elevated. The upgrade includes a brand new Polaris business class seat on future 787-9 deliveries, including a premium section within the cabin called United Polaris Studio...
Tuscan Caprese Burger On United Airlines

On my flight home from Chicago, I tried the Tuscan Caprese Burger on the United Airlines Bistro On Board menu, another example of crowd-pleasing comfort food. Taste Test: Tuscan Caprese Burger From United Airlines Bistro On Board Menu The...
United Airlines CEO Heaps Praise On “Gold Star” Transportation Secretary Duffy

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has nothing but praise for US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, singling him out twice during a Face The Nation interview. United Airlines CEO Has More Kind Words For Transportation Secretary Duffy Kirby appeared on...
What I Booked Before Emirates Restricted First Class Awards

A new policy is now in effect at Emirates that restricts first class award redemptions to Skywards elite members, a move that is aimed at driving more business to Emirates and its portfolio of co-branded credit cards. Just ahead...
My Accidental Footwear Fail At LAX

A little self-deprecating humor this morning, courtesy of your author. I showed up to LAX in my slippers…and it was not deliberate. Then I did it again. Oops: I Forgot To Take My Slippers Off Before Arriving At LAX...
Introduction: A Long-Awaited Journey On Korean Air To Hong Kong

Welcome to my next trip report, which will detail my recent round-the-world journey to Hong Kong on Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, and (unexpectedly) American Airlines. This was a “bucket list” trip in that I finally got to fly...
Trump’s Air Traffic Control Plan Needs Refinement, But It’s Progress

Cleared For Takeoff: Why America’s Air Traffic Control Overhaul Can’t Wait America’s air traffic control (ATC) system, once a marvel of aviation innovation, is now struggling under the weight of outdated technology and chronic underinvestment. Aging radar systems, some...
Scott Kirby’s Fox News Op-Ed On Newark Airport

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has written an op-ed for Fox News calling for the return of slot controls at Newark Liberty International Airport. Let’s take a look at Kirby’s argument and whether it is reasonable or purely self-serving...
Emirates Restricts First Class Awards To Skywards Elites (But There Are Two Workarounds)

After reporting record profits earlier this week, Emirates will restrict first class awards to its own elite frequent flyers. There may be at least two workarounds, but this is a monumental development in the evolution of Emirates’ first class...