Air India has been in the news this week for its unplanned mechanical diversion to Russia, but the same question applies to Gulf carriers, Chinese carriers, and any airline that utilizes Russian airspace. Should these carriers be banned from...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Says Russian Airspace Should Be Off-Limits To All Carriers Serving USA
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has asserted that Russian airspace should be off-limits to any carrier that wishes to serve the United States. United Airlines CEO Kirby: Foreign Carriers Flying To USA Via Russian Airspace Is a “Crisis In...
A Delicious Lunch At Marche Saint Quentin (Paris)
Before our train trip to Switzerland, we stopped for lunch at the lovely Marche Saint Quentin, near Paris Est station. Lunch At Marche Saint Quentin, The Quintessential French Market In Paris Heidi and I were both in the mood...
Review: YOTELAIR Lounge Paris (CDG)
As I reflect upon the YOTELAIR Lounge at Paris Charles DeGualle (CDG) my emotions are mixed. On the one hand it was so comically bad that it was cute. On the other hand, it did serve its purpose after...
Review: Air France 777-300ER Economy Class
There was much to like about Air France 777-300ER in economy class from Los Angeles to Paris, though a mostly-empty flight (after an 18-hour delay) certainly made a material difference in terms of our comfort. Overall, we enjoyed excellent...
SFO-Bound Air India Flight Diverts To Russia: Passengers Sleep On School Floor For 36 Hours While Flight Crews Sleeps In Hotel
This story is complex on many levels. An Air India 777 bound for San Francisco encountered engine trouble and was forced to divert to a remote Russian town. Now passengers face a 36-hour wait for a rescue aircraft and...
Doctor Arrested For “Grabbing Female Passenger’s Crotch” On Delta Air Lines On A Trip To Propose To Girlfriend
A Georgia doctor who claims that he flew to Maine to propose to his girlfriend on Delta Air Lines, was arrested for groping his female seatmate. He claims it happened because the cabin was dark and his hand slipped....
Review: Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel (LAX)
We spent the night at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel at LAX. While this hotel has seen better days and I greatly prefer the Hyatt Regency LAX a few blocks away, we were thankful for the impromptu staycation...
United Airlines Cracks Down On Swapping Frequent Flyer Numbers To Double-Dip
If you’ve ever asked a United Airlines gate agent to swap out your MileagePlus number for another Star Alliance loyalty number, you may want to think twice next time…United is cracking down on double-dipping. No More Swapping Frequent Flyer...
Drunk Southwest Airlines Passenger Is “Confused” Why She Is Being Dragged Off Flight…
For today’s dose of what not to do on an airplane, we turn to Southwest Airlines and a woman who expressed bewilderment at what was happening when she resisted stepping off the aircraft. The answer: you’re being forcibly removed…...
Plaza Premium Lounges Rejoin Priority Pass Network
All 63 Plaza Premium Lounges will return to Priority Pass later this month, a move that restores a partnership dissolved during the pandemic. Priority Pass Cardholders Will Again Have Access To Plaza Premium Lounges At the Freddie Awards last...
American Airlines Will Offer All Elite Members Complimentary Upgrades On Award Tickets
American Airlines will offer space-available complimentary upgrades on “domestic” award tickets to all elite members, not just AAdvantage Executive Platinum members, starting on June 9, 2023. Currently, only Executive Platinum and Concierge Key members of the American Airlines AAdvantage...
Analysis: Pilot Lawsuit Against American Airlines For “Leftist” Pension Plan
An American Airlines pilot in Texas has sued his employer for what his complaint calls a “leftist” pension plan that favors progressive values over financial growth. Let’s break down this lawsuit and see if it has any merit. American...
Introduction: A Family Trip To Europe On SkyTeam
Welcome to my next trip report, a brief series recounting my visit to France, Germany, and the Netherlands earlier this year. For this family trip, we exclusively flew SkyTeam, flying out on Air France and returning on KLM. A...
No Tearaney, You Cannot Fight Your Way Onboard A Spirit Airlines Flight…
A passenger tried to fight her way onboard a Spirit Airlines flight in Atlanta after she was denied boarding for suspected intoxication. That’s not the way thing work… No, You Cannot Fight You Way Onboard An Aircraft After Being...
Award Inflation and Economic Inflation: How They Relate
United has inflated its award redemption prices for customers, charging more nearly uniformly for frequent flyer award flights. How does its increase relate to broader economic inflation? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
The Odd Reason To Buy A Hilton Grand Vacations Timeshare
On a recent visit to Orlando, we participated in the infamous Hilton Grand Vacations Club tour and while it doesn’t work for our family, the timeshare pitch has come a long way and almost made financial sense. Almost. If...
United Airlines Pilots Union Authorizes Strike Vote: What This Could Mean For The Airline And Passengers
The United Airlines Holdings Inc. pilots union has unanimously authorized a strike vote, according to a recent report by Reuters. This move by the union comes in the wake of months of negotiations over pilots’ contracts, with the pilots...
Compelling: Save Up To 50% On Luxury Cruises Worldwide
When an exceptionally attractive deal is presented to me, I will pass it on to you. In the case of luxury last-minute cruise deals for up to 50% off on Swan Hellenic, I cannot ignore the unbelievable discounts the...
United Airlines Clarifies Guam Fares, Sends Humanitarian Flight
After United Airlines was chided for high fares to Guam in the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar, the carrier is pushing back, noting its humanitarian efforts and emphasizing that it is offering a “special fare” despite high demand to the...
