The US Federal Aviation Administration wants drug and alcohol testing for aircraft mechanics in foreign countries if they perform maintenance for US airlines. US Proposal: Drug And Alcohol Testing For Foreign Aircraft Mechanics In an early Christmas gift to...
Great Coffee In Sydney, Australia
The Australian coffee culture is second to none in terms of quality, though I just got a brief taste of it on my recent to trip to Sydney. Best Coffee Sydney Australia My problem was too much good coffee...
Photo Essay: Springtime In Sydney
I recently spent a day in Sydney, Australia and want to share a photo essay from my springtime afternoon walk through the city. Springtime In Sydney Photo Essay After arriving in Sydney around 6:30 am, I made my way...
3 Reasons You Should Remain Seated When The Plane Lands
My friend Gary wrote Three Reasons You Should Stand Up As Soon As The Plane Lands, but I take a different approach and think you should too. When your plane lands, there is no need to get up and...
United Airlines Will No Longer Block Seats On Boeing 757-300
United Airlines will stop blocking six middle seats on its 757-300 aircraft this winter after determining such seats blocks are no longer necessary despite the higher average weight of passengers. United Airlines Determines Winter Seat Blocking No Longer Necessary...
Bold: Mexicana Will Launch Flights With 737-300
You are forgiven if you might have thought I recycled a headline from the mid 1980s, but Mexicana is planning a delayed relaunch and after its initial aircraft deal fell though, the carrier is eyeing a fleet of three...
AirAsia CEO “Forced” To Fly Singapore Airlines
Poor AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes was “forced” to fly full-service Singapore Airlines when his own carrier was “sold out.” Too Bad, So Sad: Tony Fernandes Conveniently Flies Singapore Airlines Fernandes is a controversial figure in the industry. He helped...
United Airlines Adds San Francisco – Barcelona Service
United Airlines will fly nonstop from San Francisco to Barcelona next summer as part of its plan to offer 30% more seats to Spain in 2024 versus 2023. New San Francisco – Barcelona Nonstop Service On United Airlines United...
Review: Park Hyatt Sydney
The Park Hyatt Sydney remains a top-tier hotel with a superb location, excellent service, decadent breakfast, and pleasant accommodations. Park Hyatt Sydney Review With six years having elapsed since I first offered a review of the Park Hyatt Sydney,...
Bickering Couple Resorts To Bomb Threats, Prompting Florida Flight Diversion
When you fight with your partner, it’s generally a good idea not to accuse the other of having a bomb… especially when on an airline flight. I happen to think this particular Breeze Airways flight diversion was unnecessary, but...
Air Canada Partners With FlyDubai, Plus Stackable New Chase Transfer Bonus
Air Canada has announced that FlyDubai is now an Aeroplan partner. As on Emirates edemption rates are much higher than other partners in the region, but still represent an important value-add for Aeroplan. FlyDubai Is The Latest Air Canada...
Alaska Airlines Pilot Avoids Attempted Murder Charges After Cockpit “Breakdown”
UPDATE: A grand jury will not pursue attempted murder charges against 44-year-old Alaska Airlines captain Joseph David Emerson, but instead voted to indict the pilot on 84 other criminal charges. Grand Jury Decides Alaska Airlines Pilot Won’t Face Attempted...
Judge Hints At Potential Compromise In JetBlue – Spirit Merger Trial
Closing arguments concluded today in a trial that will determine whether JetBlue and Spirit Airlines will merge. Although U.S. District Judge William Young carefully guarded his words, his statements suggest a compromise of more slot divesture could lead to...
Review: Qantas A380 Premium Economy Class Los Angeles – Sydney
I enjoyed a surprisingly lovely 15-hour flight on Qantas aboard the Airbus A380 in premium economy class from Los Angeles to Sydney. It was not a flawless product, but was a very solid one. Qantas A380 Premium Economy Class...
Alaska Airlines Already Indicates It Might Not Keep Both 787 And A330
Alaska Airlines says that fleet rationalization is part of its “DNA” and is already considering whether it will keep both the Airbus A330 and Boeing 787 as part of its long-term fleet strategy after a merger with Hawaiian Airlines....
Air India Reserves Rows For Female Passengers Only
Air India offers a female-only seating section on a select number of flights. Will that continue and expand in the Tata era? Air India “Gender-Sensitive” Seating Includes Reserved Rows Exclusively For Female Passengers In 2o17, Air India began offering...
Tacos At LAX Maple Leaf Lounge!
I love tacos and I love the tacos that Air Canada currently has on offer at its LAX Maple Leaf Lounge. This is worth a visit if you are a Star Alliance Gold or premium cabin passenger traveling via...
Flight Attendants At United Airlines Threaten “Pay Us Or Chaos”
As contract negotiations for flight attendants at United Airlines continue between management and union, a protest has been planned for next week along with a not-so-subtle threat. Meanwhile, United CEO Scott Kirby says negotiations for a new contract are...
The Widebody Implications For Alaska Airlines Of Hawaiian Airlines Merger
Although Alaska Airlines plans to keep Hawaiian Airlines as a separate entity, I wonder if we might see Alaska Airlines operate widebody aircraft for the first time in a move that could transform the dynamics of Alaska’s transcontinental service....
Lufthansa A380 Forced To Divert After Marital Squabble Turns Violent
An argument between husband and wife that turned violent onboard a Lufthansa A380 forced an emergency diversion to ditch the husband. Now the man faces a lifetime Lufthansa ban and a hefty bill for his lack of self-control. Lufthansa...
