American Airlines and Aer Lingus have taken another step toward tightening their transatlantic relationship, with good news for AAdvantage members. American Airlines Expands Aer Lingus Partnership With Full Loyalty Integration, Award Redemptions American Airlines has completed the long-anticipated integration...
Aer Lingus Is Pulling Long-Haul Out Of Manchester
If you were hoping Aer Lingus’ base in Manchester would help claw back long-haul relevance, you may want to sit down. Aer Lingus is set to stop selling long-haul flights from Manchester beyond March 31, 2026, specifically the Manchester...
Charges Dropped Against United Flight Attendant Arrested For Shoulder Tap In Florida
UPDATE: View From The Wing shares this update: Bottom line is the state dropped the charges on May 16, 2025 via its filing of a Nolle Prosequi. … Took longer than I’d have expected. Fleischmann (Defendant) ponied up for...
Aer Lingus A330 Business Class Was Underwhelming, But I Still Love The Irish Carrier
My trip is over, and my final flight was a mixed bag: the seat and food on my Aer Lingus A330 flight from Dublin to Los Angeles were underwhelming, but the warm Irish service on Aer Lingus somehow made...
Aer Lingus Has A New “Lounge” In Dublin For Business Class Passengers Flying To USA…
Dublin Airport is under construction, which has forced Aer Lingus to improvise with a very odd lounge compromise for its business class passengers without status flying to the USA. Aer Lingus “Lounge” In Dublin For US Business Class Passengers...
Aer Lingus A321neo AerSpace: A Short But Impressive Flight
My Aer Lingus A321neo flight in AerSpace (business, but not quite business class) from Dublin to London was short but sweet. Here’s a quick look at my 280-mile flight from the English capital to the Irish capital. Aer Lingus...
Aer Lingus Tried To Stick Me In Economy Even Though I Booked Business
The final legs of my extended trip were Aer Lingus from London to Los Angeles via Dublin, but my journey at Heathrow began with a major snafu. Downgrade? Aer Lingus Claimed I Was In Economy Class, But My Ticket...
The Quirky Interfaith Prayer Card On Aero Dili
The most unique thing on my Aero Dili flights was the oecumenical prayer card onboard, a spiritual safety card. A Very Unique Prayer Card On Aero Dili There are no screens, Wi-Fi, or streaming entertainment on Aero Dili, but...
I Had The Entire Aero Dili A320 Business Class To Myself…
My Aero Dili A320 flight from Dili to Bali was a comfortable ride with a good meal and plenty of privacy: I was the only passenger in the business class cabin. Aero Dili A320 Business Class – My First...
My Unique Airport Departure Experience From Dili, Timor-Leste
My departure from President Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili was quite interesting before I even stepped onto the plane. Departing From Dili Airport Outside the airport is a statue honoring Nicolau Lobato. He is considered a national hero...
Aero Dili A320 Economy Class: Old School Charm
My Aero Dili A320 flight from Bali to Dili in economy class was the sort of flight you might expect long ago in much of the world but is still true in parts of East Asia today. Aero Dili...
Unbelievable! Aero Dili Calls Me Back, Lets Me Board Flight To Timor-Leste
Ok, a very unexpected update to my Timor-Leste story that has left me with a huge smile on my face. Aero Dili decided to let me board the flight from Bali thanks to something I did the day before...
So Close, Yet So Far: My Attempt To Reach Timor-Leste Falls Apart
What a day… No Timor-Leste For You! Recall, my goal was to reach Dili and I had a very short connection in Bail in order to connect to my Aero Dili flight. My Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur...
Booked: I’m Flying To Timor-Leste On Aero Dili!
As I sit in my bed at the Hyatt Centric in Kuala Lumpur, I’ve decided I’m going to visit Dili, the capital of Timor Leste…tomorrow…on Aero Dili. I’m Traveling to Timor Leste On Aero Dili…I Hope? I’m on a...
Magnifica Air Promises “Private Class” Travel, But Its $14,995 Membership Fee Is A Mystery
Magnifica Air wants to redefine premium travel with an exclusive fleet and a buy-in membership, but it is the fine print of that membership, not the aircraft, that raises the most questions. Magnifica Air: $14,995 Membership Raises More Questions...
Trump Administration Revokes Delta–Aeroméxico Alliance, Citing Mexico’s Unfair Aviation Rules
Last week, the Trump administration delivered a blow to the Delta Air Lines–Aeroméxico joint venture: their antitrust immunity is being revoked. But the partnership will persist and it is worth looking at what’s really going on and what it...
Pesky YouTuber Flies Sketchy Legend Airlines, Gets Called Out By Crew
Aviation vlogger Aljoscha Wendholt, popularly known as Josh Cahill, is once again at the center of controversy over his latest airline review, this time of Romanian carrier Legend Airlines. While I respect Cahill’s hustle, he has once again proved...
Earn And Burn United Airlines MileagePlus Miles On ITA Airways
As ITA Airways, the Italian flag carrier formerly known as Alitalia, integrates into the Lufthansa Group and prepares to join Star Alliance, United Airlines MileagePlus members can soon earn and redeem points when flying on ITA. MileagePlus Premier members...
Adria Airways Business Class Supper
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. This week,...
Aegean Orders A321XLRs With Premium Cabins Likely Resembling JetBlue’s Mint
It appears Aegean Airlines will take delivery of Airbus A321XLR aircraft originally intended for JetBlue—and with them, launch new long-haul service to India. This is an exciting new chapter for the Greek carrier. Aegean To Acquire A321XLRs (From JetBlue?),...
