Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO Peter Ingram has answered questions about the proposed merger with Alaska Airlines in a memo to employees. Most interestingly is that Hawaiian is open to other suitors, even as it remains optimistic about its...
Russia Taps Into Reserves To Support Beleaguered Airlines
Russia has tapped into its “rainy day fund” to help keep beleaguered domestic airlines flying during a time of international sanctions impacting both routes and spare parts. It has also signaled an intention to rapidly expand its domestic aircraft...
Family Refuses To Give Up Toddler’s Seat For Disabled Man…And They Were Justified
If you buy a seat you are entitled to keep it, even if the seat is theoretically an extra one or not necessary. A family was not in the wrong for refusing to give up their toddler’s seat to...
Review: SAS A350-900 Business Class Bangkok – Copenhagen (Inaugural)
While not deliberate, I found myself on the inaugural SAS flight from Bangkok to Copenhagen, operated by an Airbus A350-900 in business class. With superb dining and excellent service onboard, SAS remains one of my favorite carriers. SAS A350-900...
Southwest Airlines Accuses Pilots Of “Résumé Washing”
As the US pilot shortage continues, Southwest Airlines is increasingly finding that pilots are using the Dallas-based airline merely as a launchpad to more quickly jump from regional flying to Delta Air Lines or United Airlines in a practice...
Klepto Steals $23,000 From His Seatmates On Flight To Singapore
A man faces up to three years in prison for purportedly helping himself to nearly $23,000 from three different passenger carry-on bags onboard a flight to Singapore. Man Accused Of Stealing $23,000 From Three Passengers On Singapore-Bound Flight Zhang...
Sandra Day O’Connor’s Life Of Travel And Public Service
“The practice of democracy is not passed down through the gene pool. It must be taught and learned by each new generation.” – Sandra Day O’Connor Sandra Day O’Connor was honored yesterday during a funeral at the Washington National...
Immigration Activist Condemns Delta Air Lines
A vocal immigration activist has promised to boycott Delta Air Lines because it flies undocumented immigrants from one state to another. Is she going to boycott all US carriers? Let’s explore her complaints because she does have a huge...
Loco: Drunk Man Attacks Police Officers On Spirit Airlines Flight To Florida
Losing a child custody battle in a Colombian court to a Colombian ex-wife is bound to be depressing, but becoming inebriated on the Spirit Airlines flight home to Florida and then attacking police officers made a bad matter far...
London Mayor Promotes United Airlines In Exchange For Business Class Travel
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, agreed to promote United Airlines in exchange for business class seats, a sponsorship that is now subject to scrutiny after the Mayor’s office initially denied any deal at all with United. London Mayor...
Tragicomic: Southwest Airlines Passenger Uses Safety Card As Blanket
Sometimes airplanes get cold. Really cold. One Southwest Airlines passenger did not fly prepared with a blanket and proceeded to rather humorously attempt to use a safety card for warmth before quickly realizing that it would not work… Safety...
Review: Thai Airways 787-8 Economy Class
While flying on AirAsia did not work out, I enjoyed a very pleasant flight on Thai Airways in economy class on the 787-8 Dreamliner from Manila to Bangkok. Thai Airways 787-8 Economy Class Review (MNL-BKK) While on my flight...
Lufthansa Group To Restart Tel Aviv Service While US Carriers Suspend Further
In a stark contrast, the Lufthansa Group has announced it will resume service to Tel Aviv, Israel early next month while US carriers see no immediate plans to resume service. Indeed, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have now...
British Airways Backtracks On Decision To Ditch “Jewish” Sitcom To “Remain Neutral”
UPDATE: British Airways has reversed its decision to cancel a “Jewish sitcom” from its in-flight-entertainment line-up and issued an apology. After taking heat for canceling a UK-made sitcom featuring Jewish characters called Hapless out of a desire to “remain...
Filipino Food On United Airlines: Beef Kare-Kare
United Airlines offered a “local” Filipino dish on my flight from San Francisco to Manila called Beef Kare-Kare. How was it? Beef Kare-Kare On United Airlines – An Attempt At A Popular Filipino Dish On New Manila Route Since...
Complimentary Onboard Shower On Air India 787…In Economy Class
After being mismanaged for years, the next exciting chapter of Air India is unfolding. But in the meantime, some remnants of the “old” carrier remain. Air India passengers on one flight, operated by a relatively new Boeing 787-8 aircraft,...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Manila (MNL)
I spent some time in the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge in Manila (MNL) prior to my Thai Airways flight to Bangkok and found the lounge comfortable with a wide variation of food options. Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge Manila Review...
JetBlue’s Spirit Purchase All But Certain Before 2024
Closing arguments in the government’s case against JetBlue’s purchase of Spirit Airlines have concluded. It looks all but certain the two are combining before the end of the year. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Coincidence? United, Delta, American Change Business Programs
Airline business incentive programs like Delta SkyBonus, United PerksPlus, and American Business Extra are all changing this year and on short notice. Why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Onboard Explora Journeys – A Five Star Resort At Sea
As part of our trip throughout the Caribbean, we spent ten days onboard Explora Journeys and it really was an all-inclusive five-star resort at sea. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
