A married couple got a bit too giddy on a JetBlue flight to Florida and were arrested for trying to join the Mile High Club from row 25…in full view of children and other passengers around them. Couple Performs...
50 Jewish Students Kicked Off Vueling Flight After Singing In Hebrew
A group of 50 French students returning from a Jewish summer camp were kicked off a Vueling flight in Spain. The group claims anti-Semitism is to blame, with one crewmember reportedly calling Israel a “terrorist state” once the children...
Introduction: A Return To Enchanting Prague On SAS + KLM
Welcome to my next trip report, which will cover my recent trip to beautiful Prague, my first return to Czechia in nearly 20 years, and will include longhaul business class reviews of SAS and KLM, several lounge reviews, and...
Chicago O’Hare Turf War: United And American Fight For Gates
United Airlines and American Airlines continue to battle fiercely over gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), with both carriers vying for growth in one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. While the details matter, the good news is...
Delta Pilot Fails Breathalyzer: Should She Pay €600 To Every Passenger?
A Delta Air Lines transatlantic flight from Sweden was canceled after one of the pilots failed a breathalyzer test. If she was over the limit, should she be forced to pay for all the compensation Delta now incurs from...
ANA 787 Arrived 18 Seconds Early—What Frankfurt Airport Did Next Is Hard To Believe
A bizarre incident in Frankfurt raises questions about the balance between sensible noise regulations and sheer bureaucratic rigidity. Yes, once again, we have another incident involving the Frankfurt Airport curfew, this time an early arrival from Japan on an...
Delta Air Lines Faces Scrutiny Over AI-Powered Ticket Pricing
Delta Air Lines is facing scrutiny and criticism over its plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to determine ticket prices, forcing the Atlanta-based carrier to promise that it is not developing technology to target customers with...
United Airlines Passenger Who Knocked Out Gate Agent In Washington Dulles Pleads Guilty
UPDATE: Christopher Stuart Crittenden, 54, of Frederick, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to interference with airline personnel and will pay the United Airlines gate agent he knocked out $15,000 in restitution. He faces up to 10 years in prison. Crittenden admitted...
Delta Connection Pilot’s Unfiltered Debrief After Dramatic B-52 Near‑Miss In North Dakota
Delta Connection pilots encountered an unexpected guest on final approach to Minot: a B-52 bomber, which required an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid. The US Air Force has now responded. Delta Jet Makes “Aggressive Maneuver” To Avoid B-52 Bomber Delta...
Air France Accused Of Racial Bias After Moving Black Woman From Seat
A broken in-flight entertainment system onboard a transatlantic Air France flight turned into an even more uncomfortable incident after a passenger was moved to an open middle seat but her new seatmate became upset. Rather than telling him that...
American Express CEO Reveals Plan To Raise Platinum Card Annual Fee (Rumor: $895)
In true American Express fashion, a higher annual fee is all but certain to arrive for the Platinum Card this autumn, along with more “benefits” to justify it. Not only do we have a rumored number ($895), but a...
Top 10 Domestic Revenue Routes For Every US Airline
Here’s an interesting breakdown, flagged by Jon NYC, of the top 10 domestic routes for every US carrier in terms of revenue. Let’s take a look at the numbers, then I’ll offer some thoughts. Top 10 US Domestic Routes...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Side With Family Who Stole Man’s Seat
A young man understandably scolded a family who let their child steal the aisle seat he had paid extra for on American Airlines. But even worse is when American Airlines flight attendants seemed to side with the thieving family....
Waldorf-Astoria Latest To Join Luxury Cruise Market (River)
Hilton joins Four Seasons, Aman, and Ritz-Carlton in launching a luxury cruise line, Waldorf-Astoria is joining the party, and it’s coming to the Nile in 2026. A River of Dreams: Hilton Enters the Cruise Market There was a time,...
Will American Follow Delta, United Into Business Basic?
Delta Air Lines and United have both indicated they will unbundle elements of their business class products, will American Airlines follow suit? Basic Business Class Is Coming, Whether We Like It Or Not Delta first indicated that it would...
Global Airlines Flew Four Times And Parked Its A380
The airline that swore it would revolutionize the trans-Atlantic air market completed a pair of flights and has now put its A380 super jumbo jets to pasture. Global Airlines Completed A Pair Of Roundtrips Against Heavy Speculation As covered...
Coffee Pot: My Visit To Bill Maher And Woody Harrelson’s WeHo Cannabis Café
I stumbled upon a coffee shop in West Hollywood yesterday called Cafe Woods owned by Bill Maher and Woody Harrelson…how would the coffee measure up? Coffee At Cafe Woods in WeHo – Coffee, Not Cannabis, Please! Regular readers know...
United Airlines Considers Expanding Premium Economy Class
There’s a lot to unpack from United Airlines’ 2025 Q2 earnings call, but one conversation caught my interest that suggests that we might see much larger premium economy cabins on future United aricraft deliveries. United Airlines Sees Premium Economy...
“Shut Up, You Make Less Than Me!” Unhinged Millionaire Melts Down On American Airlines Flight
A shocking meltdown aboard an American Airlines flight from Charlotte to Denver saw a self-described “millionaire” passenger unleash a profanity-laced tirade, berating crew and fellow travelers, making wild threats, and throwing around boasts about his wealth and connections. I’ll...
“Basic” Business Class Is Coming To United Airlines—Here’s What To Expect
Days after Delta Air Lines confirmed plans to introduce a “basic” business class product, United Airlines has again confirmed it is looking at doing the same thing. Will basic business revolutionize business class or simply mark an easy way...
