A Kenya Airways 787 traveling from Nairobi to London Heathrow was escorted to an alternate London airport by Royal Air Force fighter jets. Then armed police officers in tactical gear boarded the aircraft with search dogs. What was the...
Celeb Throws Fit Over Broken JetBlue Mint Suite
A “celebrity” passenger was removed from a JetBlue flight after being unable to handle that his Mint business class seat was broken. Jax Taylor Livid Over Broken JetBlue Mint Suite – His (Poor) Reaction Is A Lesson For All...
“Gucci Gate” Roils Flight Attendants At American Airlines
Flight attendants in red union t-shirts were declared a security threat at American Airlines’ corporate headquarters in Dallas after showing up with a message they wanted to hand-deliver to CEO Robert Isom. American Airlines has now apologized, but the...
Update: United Airlines Restores Blankets On Domestic Flights
Well that was fast. United Airlines is restoring blankets on domestic flights in a swift reversal of policy. Blankets Return To United Airlines Yesterday I wrote about United’s decision to remove blankets in domestic first class, where polyester blankets...
Senator Mocks Biden For Falling Down, Falls Off Airplane
I have learned that wisely measuring your words includes abstaining from mocking others, particularly for something you are guilty of too. One US Senator was reminded that it was not only President Biden who falls off airplane stairs… Senator...
As Bombed Syrian Airports Shut Down, El Al Will Fly On Sabbath
El Al will operate over the Sabbath this weekend for the first time in over 40 years while major Syrian airports will remain closed after Israeli airstrikes destroyed runways and other infrastructure. Major Syrian Airports Bombed By Israel While...
United Airlines Shuffles Boarding Process
In an effort to reduce boarding time, United Airlines is changing the boarding process beginning later this month, reverting to a previous approach it hopes will reduce boarding time by two minutes. United Airlines Revises Boarding Process, Returns To...
75-Year-Old Becomes Southwest Flight Attendant
Here’s a cute story from Dallas about a named Harvey Brown who realized his dream to become a Southwest Airlines flight attendant…even if just for a day. At Age 75, Harvey Became An Honorary Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant In...
$660,000 For A Hästens Bed?!
For all the travel that I do, I still spend more time in my bed than anywhere else on Earth. I’ve long been a fan of beds made by Hästens, the Swedish company that offers the most comfortable–and expensive–beds...
Alaska Airlines Dumps Starbucks For Stumptown Coffee
I bring very good news: Alaska Airlines is dumping Starbucks for Stumptown Coffee, both in the air and on the ground. This is wonderful news, not just because I dislike Starbucks, but because I love Stumptown Coffee. Starbucks Is...
First Look: United Club Newark C74 Reopens After Renovation
United Airlines has opened its refurbished C74 club in Newark, thus completing its EWR lounge project with three new lounges in the last 18 months. Let’s explore the details of the new lounge. United Club C74 Newark Open Once...
California Bans Hidden Fees
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that will encourage transparency in pricing among a number of industries, including hotels, rental car companies, and delivery services by banning hidden fees. This bill is a blueprint for other...
United Airlines Embraces Taylor Swift
United Airlines may not have an official relationship with Taylor Swift, but the carrier certainly recognizes gold when it sees it and is using the popular singer in a new ad campaign. United Airlines Launches New Ad To Coincide...
Why Are New England Patriots Suing Eastern Airlines?
The New England Patriots Are suing Eastern Airlines over what it calls extortion for attempting to extract more money from the NFL Team in order to operate charter flights using the team’s Boeing 767 aircraft. Let’s take a closer...
“Train Karen” Harasses German Tourists Aboard New Jersey Transit
German tourists were on the receiving end of a nasty verbal attack from a drunk woman on a New Jersey Transit train. Now “Train Karen” has lost her job. What prompted such a strange outburst? Train Karen Tells German...
I Stand With Israel. There Is No Other Option.
The geopolitical situation in Israel is complex. It always has been and likely always will be. But there is no moral complexity in condemning terrorists who deliberately target civilians or the repugnant creatures around the world who believe that...
757-200 Business Class: Delta Vs. United
Now that I have recently flown both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in business class on the 757-200, I thought it would be helpful to compare the two products. Comparing 757-200 Business Class On Delta Air Lines Versus...
Union Tells American Airlines Pilots To Refuse To Fly To Israel
The union representing pilots at American Airlines has told its members to refuse to fly to Israel, citing security concerns in the region. Is this well-intentioned or a totally unnecessary stunt to keep the outage machine running in the...
Crazy: American Airlines Says First Class Passengers Aren’t Entitled To Meals
Apparently, passengers flying in first class on American Airlines are not entitled to meals (despite the advertising), only transport. That leaves me wondering if full payment for flights can also be a “complimentary convenience” rather than a requirement. Claim:...
Trying To Find Value When Hotel Points Let You Down
We have an upcoming trip to New York City, and despite the rumors of travel experiencing a lull, the city is absolutely packed. How do you find value when hotel points aren’t an option? If you are considering booking...
