I made a stupid mistake in leaving my laptop computer onboard a United Airlines flight, but the process of getting it back left me with a big smile on my face. How I Lost My Laptop On A United...
Gayle King Slams United Airlines For Selling Her A “Window Seat” With No Window In Business Class
CBS Morning co-host Gayle King is unhappy with United Airlines, specifically with a business class seat that did not have a window on her 9.5-hour flight from Maui to New York City. Gayle King Complains About Windowless United Airlines...
First Look: Massive New Ethiopian Airlines Premium Lounge In Addis Ababa
Travelers passing through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport now have a new reason to arrive early or linger longer before departure. Ethiopian Airlines Opens New Premium Lounge At Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Ethiopian Airlines opened its newest premium...
JetBlue And JAL Split After A Partnership That Never Worked
JetBlue’s Japan Airlines redemption partnership ends 3/31/26. It was underbuilt, under-marketed, and often showed phantom space. The Partnership That Arrived Quietly And Left Quietly JetBlue and Japan Airlines (JAL) are pulling the plug on their reciprocal points partnership on...
With The US “Running” Venezuela, Travel Is Poised To Return
President Donald Trump’s statement that the United States will “run the country” of Venezuela, travel will flood back, here is how and why. US Captures Maduro and His Wife, What Now? In a night time raid that saw 150...
Unpopular Opinion: Trevi Fountain’s New €2 Charge Is Right
Trevi Fountain in Rome implemented a €2/person charge and I think it’s the right approach but I am sure I will be burned at the stake for this unpopular opinion. Trevi Fountain Implements €2 Fee From February 1st, 2026...
7 First Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2026
As we start 2026, I really have very little idea of how this year will shape up in terms of international travel. There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding my work, and I may end up being fortunate just to...
Trump Says U.S. Will “Run” Venezuela. What That Means For Airlines And Airspace
President Donald Trump held a news conference Saturday morning that may have far-reaching implications not just for geopolitics but also for airlines, international aviation law, and the future of Venezuela’s flag carrier, Conviasa. With the United States having earlier...
Mass Cancellations Hit Caribbean Routes After U.S. Strike On Venezuela
Mass cancellations are rippling across Caribbean routes today as U.S. airlines and several European carriers scramble to respond to rapidly changing airspace restrictions following the U.S. strike on Venezuela. Mass Airline Cancellations Hit Caribbean After FAA Restrictions And Venezuela...
FAA Bans U.S. Flights Over Venezuela After Trump Claims U.S. Forces Struck Caracas And Captured Maduro
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered an immediate halt to U.S. commercial flights operating over Venezuelan airspace overnight amid reports of active military operations, explosions in Caracas, and extraordinary claims from the White House that Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro has...
International Arrival Mistake At Chicago O’Hare Created A Serious Security Breach
I’ve had hundreds of international arrivals into the USA over the last couple of decades, but my arrival in Chicago O’Hare from Frankfurt was unique…someone seemed to forget that it was an international arrival! My United Airlines Flight Had...
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Business Class HD (High-Density), A Relic Of The Past That Still Holds Up
It’s a woefully uncompetitive product and one of the tightest business class seats on the market, but there’s still something endearing to me about the so-called “high density” or “HD” United Airlines 777-200, and I enjoyed a very comfortable...
“I’m From The UK” Southwest Airlines Passenger Arrested After Kansas City Airport Meltdown
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) had an ugly New Year’s Eve, but the situation turned far worse after a passenger became agitated, unleashing a verbal tirade against Southwest Airlines staff that included foul language, threats of violence, and ultimately...
American Airlines Adds 100 Flights From Chicago O’Hare. How Will United Airlines Respond?
Chicago O’Hare has long been a fierce battleground for airline competition, and the latest moves by American Airlines ensure that the fight with United Airlines over supremacy at ORD will only intensify. American Airlines Adds 100 Flights At Chicago...
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Polaris Business Class
My United Airlines flight from Frankfurt to Chicago, onboard a 787-10 in Polaris Business Class, was one of my most pleasant United flights in years, with amazingly attentive and friendly service, delicious food, and an extended deep sleep (after...
The March To 40: Travel, Discipline, And Raising The Bar
As we enter another new year, I have a resolution this year that coincides with a “round” birthday coming up… On Approaching 40 And Pushing For The Next Level In Life I’m about eight months away from my 40th...
British Airways Is Cutting Hot Breakfast In Business Class And Calling It “Better Service”
British Airways is quietly trimming another long-standing element of its short-haul premium product, and the rationale strikes me as dubious. British Airways Cuts Hot Breakfast On Many Club Europe Routes Starting on January 7, 2026, British Airways will eliminate...
My Top 10 Flights In 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we are wrapping up my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on my 10 favorite flights from 2025. My Top 10 Flights In 2025 As a reminder, this is not a...
The 10 Most Popular Live And Let’s Fly Posts Of 2025
What is “popular” should help you understand why, year after year, I focus on the stories that I do, though I’m sensing a change is afoot. As we close out the year of 2025, I’m looking back at the...
How Delta’s Pilot Scheduling Software Turned Into An Operational Nightmare
Delta Air Lines has long marketed itself as the most operationally reliable carrier in the USA, but recent operational struggles have exposed a vulnerability that becomes so much more fascinating when you unpack the details. A word of warning:...
