As Spirit and Frontier struggle, United, Delta, and American lean harder into premium travel, quietly reshaping air travel into something fewer people can afford. United, American’s New Premium 787-9s Matthew has covered the rollout for American’s 787-9P (Premium) with...
Explaining Delta’s Basic Premium Economy To A Child & Father
This week, I had the unique challenge of explaining Delta’s latest market segmentation to both my 11-year old daughter, and my father and this is how it went. What’s New In Travel This Holiday Season? A reporter for a...
United Adds Chicago Routes One Day After American’s O’Hare Expansion
A day after American Airlines rolled out a new batch of Chicago routes, United Airlines responded in kind, underscoring just how competitive the battle for O’Hare has become. United Adds More Chicago Routes One Day After American’s O’Hare Expansion...
United’s Pan-Seared Pierogi Might Be The Most Indulgent First Class Meal I’ve Tried
I tried the pan-seared pierogi on my last United Airlines flight and found it one of the most indulgent airline meals I’ve ever had. Taste Test: Pan-Seared Pierogi On United Airlines United offers a special dish in domestic first...
The Adwa Victory Memorial Museum Shows Why Ethiopia Still Defines Itself By Adwa
Some museums document history, others shape identity, and the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa very clearly does both. The Adwa Victory Memorial Museum Is More Than A Museum, It Is A Symbol Of Ethiopian Pride In Addis...
Finnair Adds Melbourne Service Via Bangkok As Russian Airspace Closure Reshapes Its Network
Finnair is adding a new longhaul route to Australia with a cool new Fifth Freedom flight, but the real story is less about expansion and more about adaptation. Finnair Launches Melbourne Service With Fifth Freedom Flights From Bangkok Finnair...
Gate Agents Need To Stop Lying About Overhead Bin Space
There are few things more annoying than being forced to check your carry-on bag because a gate agent says there is no overhead bin space left, only to find plenty of space onboard. It’s time for gate agents to...
How American Airlines Can Fix Its Baffling A321XLR Flagship Business Class Screen Policy
American Airlines has a fixable screen problem with its new A321XLR Flagship Business Class suites, and it has nothing to do with redesigning the seat. How American Airlines Can Quickly Solve Its A321XLR Flagship Business Class Screen Issue American...
American Airlines Adds 15 New Domestic Routes For Summer 2026 (Full List)
American Airlines has announced 15 new routes for summer 2026, and while none of them will move the needle individually, together they tell a very clear story about where the airline sees opportunity. American Airlines Adds 15 New Routes...
JSX Expands At Santa Monica Before Its First Flight Even Departs
JSX has not even launched its Santa Monica service yet, and it is already announcing more flights. JSX Expands Santa Monica Service With More Las Vegas Flights And New Route To Scottsdale JSX has announced an expansion of its...
United Airlines Adds Dine & Doze Option, Expands Multi-Course Service In Polaris Business Class
United Airlines is standardizing its multi-course meal offerings in Polaris Business Class and also expanding it new Dine & Doze for passengers who wish to maximize rest onboard. United Standardizes Polaris Meal Service And Expands Dine & Doze Option...
Canadian Traveler Unleashes Racist Tirade And Violence At Cambodia Airport
Just when you think you’ve seen the full spectrum of bad airport behavior, we turn to Cambodia, where a Canadian traveler put her vile racism on full display. Racism And Entitlement Collide In Shocking Airport Incident In Cambodia An...
United Airlines Brings Back NYC Taxi Ads To Argue Newark Is Better Than JFK
United Airlines is once again taking its Newark-versus-JFK argument straight to the streets of New York City on top of yellow taxi cabs. United Brings Back Its NYC Taxi Ads To Make The Case For Newark Starting today, United...
TSA Lets Passenger Board Delta Flight With Meat Cleaver…Maybe Focus On That?
If the TSA wants to expand its role into domestic law enforcement, it might want to start by mastering the job it was created to do. TSA Let A Passenger Board A Plane With A Meat Cleaver…Maybe Focus On...
Frontier Revisits Merger With Spirit…Is Barry Biffle The Key Link?
UPDATE: Bloomberg reports that a Frontier-Spirit merger is back on the table: Bankrupt Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. is in discussions to merge with Frontier Group Holdings, people familiar with the matter said. A transaction could be announced as soon...
Finnair Caught In The Crossfire After Racism Controversy Explodes In Asia
A social media post by a beauty queen, followed by predictable outrage, has somehow metastasized into a reputational crisis for Finland’s flag carrier. Finnair Scrambles To Contain Backlash After Racism Controversy Erupts In Asia Finnair is facing a growing...
Inside Addis Ababa’s Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
I crossed the street from my Addis Ababa hotel and walked into one of the most unsettling museums I have ever visited. The Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum Is One Of The Darkest Places I’ve Ever Been I visited...
Charges Dropped Against United Flight Attendant Arrested For Shoulder Tap In Florida
UPDATE: View From The Wing shares this update: Bottom line is the state dropped the charges on May 16, 2025 via its filing of a Nolle Prosequi. … Took longer than I’d have expected. Fleischmann (Defendant) ponied up for...
How I Turned The Tables On A Pickpocket In Addis Ababa
For the second time in my life, I was pickpocketed, this time in Addis Ababa. But this time, rather boldly (or stupidly), I reacted swiftly. A Pickpocket Stole My iPhone In Addis Ababa And Didn’t Run I spent one...
United Adds Smarter Boarding, Lounge, And Baggage Tools To Mobile App
United Airlines has rolled out another update to its mobile app, adding features designed to improve boarding efficiency and provide passengers more transparency. United Improves Mobile App With More Real-Time Info On Boarding, Clubs, And Baggage United says the...
