Category Archives: Travel

Virgin Atlantic has revealed its Black Friday Sale, which includes attractive deals on both paid and award tickets. Today is your last day to take advantage of this deal. Black Friday Sale: Half Off Virgin Atlantic Award Redemptions Matching...

Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to fly around the world using his miles and points. Around the globe he flew, visiting the far corners of the world; meeting new people and surveying new lands....

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is taking COVID-19 seriously. He sent out the following tweet at 7:43am yesterday: Pass the potatoes, not COVID. 🏘️Stay home as much as you can, especially if you’re sick. 💻Host virtual gatherings instead of in-person...

If you’re a regular reader, you know that for several years I’ve spent Thanksgiving weekend at the Highlands Inn, a Hyatt property in Carmel. It has become a cherished family tradition. This year, however, we may just stay home....

United Airlines warned investors yesterday that it has observed both an uptick in cancellations and a decrease in new bookings, which it blames on a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Even as United tries to downplay the bad news,...

Frequent flyers representing only 1% of the world’s population contribute 50% of annual global aviation carbon emissions. But any realistic long-term solution will not punish them. 1% Of People Account For 50% Of Aviation Emissions The figure sounds pretty...

Two aviation stories, seemingly unrelated, remind us how much our truth-starved culture is willing to pursue news that lacks any credibility or edifying value. The stories also provide clear and convincing blueprints for how to secure free publicity. Police...

121pilot, our resident airline captain on Live and Let’s Fly, returns today to discuss pilots wearing masks inside the cockpit. In light of a controversial recent decision by American Airlines to dock pay from a captain who forced his...

In a sad sign of the times, United Airlines is moving crew out of downtown hotels across the United States due to fears over election-related civil unrest. United Airlines Moves Crew Hotels Out Of City Centers Due To Election...

Aerolíneas Argentinas, the flag carrier of Argentina, has vowed not only to ban passengers who flout COVID-19 measures, but turn them over to authorities to face criminal charges. Aerolíneas Argentinas Warns Passengers Who Flout COVID-19 Measures Argentina has faced...

121pilot, our resident commercial pilot on Live and Let’s Fly, sent me his thoughts on the controversy involving a Delta captain and a passenger who refused to affirm that she would leave off her obscene hat during the flight. -Matthew It’s as simple...

Southwest Airlines has apologized after a woman was forced to cover up an outfit that gate agents deemed “lewd, obscene and offensive.” “Lewd” Dress Code Incident On Southwest Airlines This is what Kayla Eubanks attempted to wear on her...

I feel kind of sheepish not knowing better, but while flying into National Airport earlier this week I photographed what I thought was Air Force One. Turns out it is just an exact replica…and one that is open to...

There’s a big difference between being entitled to an opinion and being entitled to act upon that opinion. That important realization presents itself today in the form of a travel column. You Are Always Entitled To Your Opinion, Even...

What–other than languishing in a supreme state of wretchedness–would move a passenger to take the time to write a condescending, bitter, angry, handwritten note to a flight attendant? Angry Passenger Writes Horrific Note To Flight Attendant A passenger was...