Hello from Franz Josef Strauss International Airport in Munich. We’ll soon be departing for Greece and I’m excited to visit a new part of that beautiful country.
The week started off with a huge controversy over leggings — a misunderstanding that morphed into a discussion over pass rider dress code and sexism. I wrote about it extensively:
United Leggings Incident: What REALLY Happened Yesterday
United, Leggings, and the Power of Misinformation
Leggingsgate: What Happens to Employee Whose Passes were Being Used?
United Airlines Warns Employees Over Leggings Incident
That wasn’t the only news, though. New partnerships and promotions made for a busy week. I wish you a restful Sunday and look have an odd hotel upgrade story that I’ll be sharing later today.
TOP STORY: Why I WON’T Be Requesting a Metal AMEX Plat Card
It seems I should write more about American Express, as this post garnered unbelievable traffic. My point was simple: the lack of raised numbers on credit cards still creates problems in some parts of the world.
Disgusting: TSA Molests 13-Year-Old at DFW
I was accused of writing a “click bait” title, but I stand by assessment of the situation.
When a Passenger Steals Your Amenity Kit…
I enjoyed the discussion that sprang from this post. Do you see passengers steal amenity kits? Is it the same thing to take unused amenity kits after the flight?
Recalling the Scariest Flight of My Life
I’m in the middle of a trip report to SE Asia and came this week to the flight that changed my life. Have you ever been on a flight this scary?
REPORTS & REVIEWS
Recalling the Scariest Flight of My Life
Review: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
A Perfectly Average Lunch: LHR-JFK in Delta Business
Review: AirAsia X Economy Class from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur
Review: Grand Hyatt Taipei
NEWS & COMMENTARY
Two Free Tickets to the USA for Writing a Clever Poem
This Problem Cost Airlines $5BN Last Year
Seatless in Seattle: United’s Polaris Problem
Be Vigilant Against This Unnecessary AA Fee
Why I WON’T Be Requesting a Metal AMEX Plat Card
In Solidarity, I’m Flying Turkish Airlines to the USA
Electronics Ban Workarounds on Emirates, Qatar, and Turkish
The Coolest YouTube Channel for Aviation Enthusiasts
Who Did SAS Sell the LHR Slots to (for $75MN)?
New World of Hyatt Promotion – Worthwhile?
When a Passenger Steals Your Amenity Kit…
Will My $763 R/T Transpacific Business Fare Be Honored?
Disgusting: TSA Molests 13-Year-Old at DFW
United Airlines Warns Employees Over Leggings Incident
Why Did Lufthansa Partner with Cathay Pacific?
Details on New Cathay Pacific – Lufthansa Partnership, Including Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Benefits
This Isn’t the Way to Advertise Business Class, EVA!
Leggingsgate: What Happens to Employee Whose Passes were Being Used?
United, Leggings, and the Power of Misinformation
United Leggings Incident: What REALLY Happened Yesterday
AA Unable to Confirm Air Tahiti Nui Award Space
Lie-Flat Beds Return to Schedule Between BOS-SFO on United
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