EgyptAir has responded to British Airways’ sudden suspension of service to Cairo with increased capacity via its brand new 787-9 Dreamliner. British Airways offered no specific reason for its suspension of service to Cairo for a week, blaming the...
DHS Closes LAX Global Entry Enrollment Center Due To Border Deployment
Stretched thin at the U.S. Southern Border, the Department of Homeland Security has shuttered the Global Entry Enrollment Center at Los Angeles International Airport. Located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, the enrollment center offered in-person security interviews, a...
CEO Doug Parker Should Fix American Airlines, Not the Market
Following yet another co-operative op-ed, CEO Doug Parker of American Airlines had time to meet with President Trump this week to discuss Middle East airlines infringing on competition. He should fix his own airline first, not the competitive market....
Disney Airline Coming, Best or Worst Idea?
***Disney has since denied any plans to start an airline, however, I am keeping this post active because the ideas explored (should they start an airline) remain valid if they were to start an airline. In the introduction, I...
United Airlines Accelerates Resumption Of India Flights
With Pakistani airspace unexpectedly re-opened, United will resume flights to India earlier than originally planned. Yesterday, I wrote about United’s decision to delay the resumption of its service to India until late October. There, I suggested that aircraft had...
Why Did United Airlines Cancel India Flights Until October 26th?
United Airlines will not resume flights to both New Delhi and Mumbai until at least October 26, 2019. This may have more to do with the 737 MAX than the closure of Pakistani airspace. Yesterday afternoon, United announced it...
Amazon Prime Day Picks: Business Travelers
I travel for work nearly every week and Amazon Prime Day is like my own personal Christmas in July. Here are my picks for business travelers. You will need an Amazon Prime Account to shop the deals, but if you...
Amazon Prime Day Picks: Traveling Families
Amazon Prime Day offers excellent savings for traveling families. Here are some of my picks from Amazon Prime Day 2019 that will help you and your family as you travel near and far. If you haven’t followed us on...
American Airlines Mechanics May Now Be Fined For Declining Overtime
I have covered the struggle American has had with their mechanics and flight attendants for some time. American Airlines secured a new order from a judge this week that could make American Airlines flights less safe, however. If you...
Ugh…Atlanta Bans Smoking In Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
A sweeping new anti-smoking ordinance will snuff out indoor smoking at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. I think it’s a terrible idea. Atlanta will ban smoking in all indoor areas, including restaurants and bars throughout the city, effective January 02,...
Lufthansa Will Position More A380s In Munich
Lufthansa will concentrate more Airbus A380s at its Munich hub in 2020. Lufthansa currently has 14 A380s in its fleet, with nine operating from Frankfurt (FRA) and five from Munich (MUC). Next year, Lufthansa will even the split to...
British Airways Vows To Fight Massive Fine For Data Breach
British Airways faces a £183m ($230m) fine for exposing sensitive customer information. But the company’s leaders are vowing to fight it in open court while downplaying BA’s culpability. Thanks to what the British Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) called “poor security...
American Airlines Suing Mechanics Isn’t Helpful
American Airlines, in a contract dispute with their mechanics that has lasted years, has decided not only to sue mechanics for a work slowdown but is seeking penalties in a judgment from the courts. But that’s not helping contract...
Toronto Raptors Star Takes Free Jet (Like Drake) To Los Angeles
Toronto’s hero of the NBA Finals, Kawhi Leonard, didn’t just get the keys to the city, he got a free jet deal from Cargojet akin to Toronto rapper, Drake. Just weeks later, the hero of “the six” moved to...
Lawyer Jailed For Spitting On Air India Flight Attendant Commits Suicide
A sad story out of England, where an Irish lawyer was found dead in her home just days after she was released from prison for spitting on an Air India flight attendant. Simone Burns had a few too many...
Sad: Kenya Airways 787 Stowaway Found Dead In London Garden
In another reminder of the foolishness of stowing away on a commercial airliner, a man fell from the undercarriage of a Kenya Airways 787 and was found dead in a south London garden. The man, who has not yet...
Boeing Falsified Records For 787 Sold To Air Canada
As Boeing struggles to regain its credibility in light of ongoing 737 MAX issues, it now faces a new a brand new credibility crisis. After an Air Canada 787 developed a fuel leak, Boeing admitted that it falsified manufacturing records....
Banks May Force United, Others To Change Loyalty Programs
Airlines are dependent on banks to buy award miles with exclusive credit card deals but at least one relationship (Chase and United Airlines) is struggling. Could this be the moment that airlines reverse course? If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Toronto Raptors Player Gets Drake’s Free Jet Deal
The Canadian rapper, Drake, announced that he had secured a 767 for his personal flying. The deal was likely not as advertised to the public and media’s dismay. Now, Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard has one too. If...
Another United Emergency Landing At Newark
Takeoffs and landings have resumed at Newark Liberty International Airport after a United flight bound for Houston made an emergency landing. Flight 2098 departed New York LaGuardia Airport at 7:57AM this morning, bound for Houston Bush Intercontinental. Shortly after...
