As the war in Ukraine grinds on and Russian carriers continue to face sanctions, it seems that the premium cabin experience is holding up just fine. Here’s an Aeroflot A350 business class trip report from an Aeroflot flight attendant....
United Airlines Tips Hand On New A321XLR Polaris Seat (Pictures)

A patent filing by United Airlines gives us a hint of what kind of Polaris Business Class seat to expect on the Airbus A321XLR and perhaps on a subfleet of the 737 MAX 10. United Airlines Gives Us Clue...
First Class Passenger Goes Berserk On Delta Flight

An eyewitness report claims a man seated in first class on a Delta Air Lines flight to Seattle went berserk, with actions that included attempting to open one of the aircraft doors, attacking a flight attendant, and also attacking...
Photo Essay: Summer In Germany

To conclude the German portion of my 2023 summer holiday trip report, I am including a number of photos that seek to capture our daily life in Germany. 2023 Summer In Germany, A Photo Essay Far from touring castles...
Emirates Decides Miss Universe Canada Is Not Fit To Fly…

Miss Universe Canada claims she was denied a flight attendant position by Emirates after revealing that she once struggled with an eating disorder. Was Emirates Right To Rescind Flight Attendant Job Offer To Miss Universe Canada? 25-year-old Madison Kvaltin...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Reflects On 9/11

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has penned his thoughts as we reflect upon the 9/11 attacks 22 years later. Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, Emphasizes Service As He Reflects On 9/11 Unlike his predecessor Oscar Munoz, Kirby typically prefers...
Germany Is Growing On Me Too…

I mentioned already how much I love London, but Germany is growing on me as well. It’s another place where I could see myself living or at least spending a lot more time in. My Fondness For Germany Is...
Anecdotal: Some Southwest Flight Attendants Ready To Strike

During a flight this week, I spoke with some flight attendants about their happiness with the carrier – some are ready to strike like their industry peers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
My Southwest Airlines Flight Was Diverted, Here’s What Happened

I flew Southwest Airlines and my flight was diverted due to a mechanical issue. Here’s what happened and how the airline handled it. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Will JetBlue-Spirit Close Their Deal To Join Forces?

JetBlue-Spirit aims to close their deal but as it drags on and without a deal with the Department of Justice, the question as to whether it will happen at all arises. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Attempted Cockpit Breach On United Airlines 737 Leads To Systemwide Pilot Alert

An attempted cockpit breach on a United Airlines 737 flight to Los Angeles prompted an urgent warning to all pilots in the air at the time. United Airlines Issues Urgent Level 4 Alert To Pilots After Attempted Cockpit Breach...
Our Day Trip To Liechtenstein

I wrote about the great coffee in Liechtenstein, but in this post I will write about the great day I had with my family in the vibrant nation of Liechtenstein. Our Day Trip To Liechtenstein – A Great Hike...
What United Airlines Is Doing With Leftover Sunday Riley Products

United Airlines is transitioning away from Sunday Riley as its onboard skincare partner and will use its venerable “Halfway To Hawaii” game as a way to eliminate the remaining product inventory. United Airlines “Halfway To Hawaii” Game Now Features...
Great Coffee In Liechtenstein

I sought out the only third-wave coffee shop in Liechtenstein and found it…Demmel Kaffee was oh-so worthwhile! Best Coffee In Liechtenstein We decided to take a day trip to Liechtenstein, which I will detail in my next post. But...
Am I The Only One Who Loves German Food?

Many people reduce German food to “unhealthy sausage” or other such trite simplifications. That’s just not true. And I’m not going to lie, I love German food. We stopped at a small and quintessentially German restaurant in Bavaria for...
Prince Harry Jets To Dusseldorf On British Airways, Takes Up Residence In Hyatt Presidential Suite

Prince Harry is in Germany this weekend for the Invictus Games and has taken up residence in the presidential suite at the Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf after arriving on British Airways. Prince Harry In Presidential Suite At Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf...
Fresh Food Returns To United Express

Fresh food has returned to premium cabins on United Express, a long-overdue step that will greatly improve catering when flying in the front cabin on a longer regional jet flight. Fresh Food Now Served in Premium Cabins On United...
Ryanair CEO Takes A Pie In The Face With Grace And Charm

Eco-terrorists who seek to eliminate aviation altogether ambushed Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary with a pie in the face during a news conference in Brussels. But Leary took the matter in stride, responding with grace and charm. That gave Ryanair’s...
Rumor: United Airlines Will Debut New 787 Polaris Business Class Seat This Month

It appears the launch of Polaris 2.0 on September 20th may be more than just about the soft product…we are hearing that United will also reveal a brand new business class seat for its pending Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets....
United Airlines Plans “Polaris 2.0” Launch On September 20, 2023

Something is brewing at United Airlines concerning its longhaul Polaris Business Class product. I’ve only been able to put together a few puzzle pieces, but it appears a big announcement, dubbed Polaris 2.0, is planned for September 20, 2023....