Two flight attendants argued loudly in front of passengers over an upgrade then refused to work with one another on a SkyWest-operated flight for American Eagle, prompting an extended flight delay. What a glaring display of unprofessionalism! Flight Attendants...
Review: Gulf Air A320-200 Business Class
For my next leg of the journey home, I flew Gulf Air from Abu Dhabi to Bahrain on an A320-200 in business class. The short flight featured drama onboard and the meal fell woefully short of my expectations. Gulf...
Is United’s Quarterly Loss A Negotiating Strategy To Temper Pilots’ Contract?
At the outset, I want to make clear that I am making no declarative statements, but rather am simply thinking out loud. Could it be that the unexpected quarterly loss United Airlines now forecasts for Q1 is primarily aimed...
United Airlines CEO Explains Unexpected Quarterly Loss
United Airlines updated its quarterly guidance to reflect a projection of loss in the first quarter. Let’s review how United CEO Scott Kirby presented the updated guidance to investors. United Airlines CEO Offers Insights On Expected Q1 Loss Speaking...
Review: Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi (AUH)
The Al Dhabi Lounge in Abu Dhabi Terminal 1, formerly a Plaza Premium Lounge, served as a comfortable and productive work space ahead of my Gulf Air flight to Bahrain. Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi Review (AUH) It is...
Review: Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class
I love the Airbus A350, but no airline has created a more beautiful A350-1000 business class cabin than Etihad Airways. My flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi was far too short… Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class Review (IST-AUH) I...
“My Status Is Higher Than His!” (American Airlines Passenger Tries To Get NFL Star Kicked Off For Being “Sick”)
An American Airlines passenger pulled the elite status card in trying to get his seatmate thrown off the flight for being “sick,” but his seatmate happened to be former NFL star Desmond Howard, with a huge social media following....
PGA Pro Golfer Flies Economy Class On American Airlines After Million Dollar Victory
I’ve given up trying to draw any sort of correlation between wealth and the cabin in which one flies on an airplane. Even so, I do find it interesting that PGA pro golfer Tom Hoge won $1.4 million over the...
Review: IGA Lounge Istanbul
The IGA Lounge in Istanbul remains an excellent Priority Pass lounge, with a wide selection of food and drinks as well as plenty of space to spread out. IGA Lounge Istanbul Review My comprehensive review from 2019 (below) is...
Airline Passengers Blessed By Violin Concert On Transatlantic Flight
Passengers on an Aer Lingus Airbus A330 from Dublin to New York were serenaded by traditional Irish folk music. A lovely gesture or an annoying one? Irish Folk Music Concert…Onboard Aer Lingus Flight While View From The Wing says...
Review: Turkish Airlines 737 MAX 8 Business Class
Turkish Airlines is so predicable…and that’s such a good thing. I flew Turkish Airlines from Alexandria, Egypt to Istanbul and enjoyed great service, delicious food and drink, and a comfortable business class seat onboard the 737 MAX 8, all...
Emirates Forced To Pay Over $8,000 For “Bait And Switch” Business Class Seat
A New Zealand man has successfully obtained a judgement for over USD8000 from Emirates after he successfully argued that the Dubai-based carrier falsely advertised a business class product that largely does not serve the New Zealand market and instead...
Observations From Attending An Invite-Only Hyatt Privé Event
I was invited to a private Hyatt Privé event this week in New York City and here are my observations about the program, and the properties that participate. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Irrefutable Proof The JetBlue-Spirit Merger Hurts Consumers
Last week, I remarked that the Department of Justice hadn’t filed a lawsuit to block JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines. They’ve since filed and here’s the data they need to shut the merger down. If you are considering booking...
Review: Sterling Pacific (Best?) Aluminum Carry-On Luggage
I tried out Sterling Pacific’s carry on luggage and loved it. Here’s why I think it might be the best carry on luggage on the market. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
I Need To Fly With Steve Kirsch…
Dear Steve Kirsch, I will gladly take my mask off and even ingest hydroxychloroquine if you offer me $100,000. When can we fly together? Abuse? Steve Kirsch Offers Seatmate On Delta Air Lines $100,000 To Remove Mask One Mile...
Frontier Airlines Pays Bonus To Gate Agents For Stopping Oversized Bags
Frontier Airlines pays a $10 bonus for every oversized bag that is stopped by gate agents from boarding a flight. Frontier Airlines Offers $10 Bonus For Every Oversized Bag Stopped By Gate Agents Yes, Frontier pays a bounty to...
“Take Me With You. Please!” Lounge Worker Begs Me To Take Her To USA
My time in Egypt had a sad conclusion, with a lounge worker essentially begging me to take her with me. Incidents like this (and this was not the first time) make me stop and realize how blessed I am...
Villa Kennedy To Reopen As Luxury Hotel In Frankfurt
Good news for the luxury hotel scene in Frankfurt, as the former Villa Kennedy Hotel will reopen as a hotel after all. Frankfurt’s Villa Kennedy Will Reopen As Luxury Hotel In 2024 Villa Kennedy, located on Kennedyallee in the...
Comical: Flight Attendants At American Airlines Want 35% Raise
Emboldened by the recent offer to pilots, flight attendants at American Airlines are demanding their own 35% pay raise. This is laughable. No, there should be no pay raise at all. American Airlines Flight Attendants Request 35% Pay Raise,...
