Star Alliance (soon to be ex-Star Alliance…if the US eventually approves the merger with Korean Air) carrier Asiana Airlines has four lounges in Terminal 1 of Seoul Incheon. I visited the Asiana Business Lounge West…and wished I had stayed...
United Airlines Touts Green Credentials During Democratic National Convention
United Airlines has been lauded by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Chicago O’Hare Airport in a video timed to coincide with the Democratic National Convention. United Airlines Touts SAF With Illinois...
Lawsuit: Delta Flight Attendant Struck Passenger “Unexpectedly” And “Multiple Times” With Beverage Cart, Causing “Permanent” Injury
A lawsuit claims that a Delta Air Lines flight attendant struck a passenger multiple times with a beverage cart on a transatlantic flight. Is there any merit to this lawsuit or is it simply a bald-faced money grab? Lawsuit...
El Al Reports Record Profit Thanks To Gaza War
El Al Israel Airlines reported its highest-ever quarterly profit, benefiting from decreased competition as a result of the war in Gaza. El Al Reports 150% Profit Increase Thanks To Limited Competition During Gaza War As Israel’s only reliable lifeline...
Former NFL Star Arrested After Urinating On Seatmate On Delta Air Lines Flight
A Delta Air Lines flight diverted to Boston and a passenger onboard, former NFL offensive lineman Gosder Cherilus, was arrested after purportedly urinating on his seatmate. Former NFL Linebacker Gosder Cherilus Arrested On Suspicion Of Urinating On Seatamte On...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Seoul Incheon (ICN)
In anticipation of Asiana Airlines leaving Star Alliance, Singapore Airlines opened a beautifully refurbished SilverKris lounge in Seoul Incheon in 2023. This is a lovely Star Alliance Gold lounge that is worth arriving early for before your flight. Singapore...
Easy + Efficient: Bus From Seoul To Incheon Airport
While I flew into Seoul Gimpo Airport, I flew out of Seoul Incheon Airport. To reach the airport from central Seoul, it proved much easier to take a bus (6103) than a subway train. My Bus Ride From Seoul...
Moron Thinks He’s Entitled To Your Legroom Too…
How do you deal with a moron who thinks that he is not only entitled to the legroom under his seat, but also the legroom in front of your seat too? When you buy an airline ticket, you are...
United Airlines CEO Expresses “Renewed Confidence” In Boeing After Lunch With New Leader
After being harshly critical of Boeing in light of the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 incident and a string of production and delivery delays, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has softened his tone. United Airlines CEO Expresses Confidence In...
Photo Essay: Seoul, South Korea
It was my first time back in Seoul in over a decade, and I enjoyed the South Korean capital city. Springtime In Seoul, South Korea – A Photo Essay You might recall my purpose of visiting Seoul was to...
My Crazy Harabeoji Taxi Driver In Seoul…
Harabeoji (할아버지) means grandpa in Korean. The “grandpa” who drove me across town in Seoul was kind, friendly, but an absolutely horrible taxi driver. Is that the norm for taxi drivers in Seoul?! My Friendly But Absolutely Horrible “Harabeoji”...
Raving Frontier Airlines Passenger Attacks Check-In Staff At Chicago O’Hare After Missing Her Flight
An unhinged Frontier Airlines passenger lost all control at the check-in counter in Chicago O’Hare, stepping behind the podium desk to assault airline staff and hurling heavy objects like a computer monitor and keyboard at them. Frontier Airlines Passenger...
Review: Park Hyatt Seoul
As it approaches its 20th anniversary, the Park Hyatt Seoul is aging gracefully and I enjoyed my one-night stay here…my first time back in 13 years. So much has changed over that time, but this hotel has not changed...
United Airlines Implores Flight Attendants To Recognize 1K Members
United Airlines is once again reminding flight attendants to recognize 1K and Global Services members onboard. In a memo distributed to flight attendants this week, United notes the difference in passenger satisfaction when their status is recognized versus when...
Doctors Advise Against “Rawdogging” On Flights
I recently wrote about the new trend of “rawdogging” on flights. However, numerous doctors have come forward to advise against the practice. What could be wrong with sitting in solitude? Plenty, as it turns out… Doctors: Rawdogging On Flights...
Uh-Oh: All Roads May Lead To Rome, But Not United Flight 507…
I do feel bad for the United Airlines passengers trying to get from San Francisco to Rome this week. For the second day in a row, United 507 has encountered trouble forcing a diversion. The latest delay is even...
Insanity: Resort Guests Reserve Pool Chairs At 1:00 AM
From a dimension of travel I simply do not understand comes the concept of reserving pool chairs and the insanity of lining up like a Black Friday Walmart sale to reserve them at the crack of dawn or in...
When The Gate Agent Wishes You A Great Flight And You Say, “You Too…”
I find the United Airlines’ social media team pretty adept and I love a new video out today that humorously reminds us not to say “you too” when the gate agent wishes us a great flight. Most of us...
United Airlines CEO Analyzes The Airline Industry…And Names Names
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has analyzed industry-wide earnings numbers in a video message to employees, arguing that the future of United Airlines is bright, even if a recession hits and the broader airline industry falters. Unlike in more...
United Airlines Sends 737 MAX 9 To Rescue Passengers On Diverted 777-200
A United Airlines 777-200 en route to Rome diverted to Sacramento, California after a mechanical issue. But rather than spend a spare 777-200 from nearby San Francisco to rescue passengers onboard, United sent a 737 MAX 9 instead. After...
