As United Airlines ramps up its hiring, a recent job fair in Houston–with thousands lining up for a potential job–showcases United’s plan to hire 15,000 new workers in 2023. Job Openings Galore: United Airlines Will Hire 15,000 New Employees...
Frontier Airlines Passengers Literally “Vote Off” Obnoxious Woman From Flight
Deregulation may have democratized air travel in the US, but it was a different type of democracy that sprang forth on a recent Frontier Airlines flight, when passengers literally voted off an obnoxious woman. Frontier Airlines Passengers Rally Together...
Border Bribes And My “Invalid” Visa In Kenya
As if my visa application troubles were not enough, there was drama at the border in Mombassa, with an official declaring my visa to Kenya invalid, leading to 90 minutes of apprehension and utter frustration in a stifling hot...
Review: Qantas Hong Kong Lounge (HKG)
The Qantas Lounge in Hong Kong (HKG) has re-opened after being “permanently” closed during the pandemic. I’m quite excited to return to this lounge, as it was always one of my favorites. Here’s an idea of what to expect....
How I Maneuvered My Way Onboard And Saved My Trip To Kenya After I Forgot To Apply For Visa
Earlier today I laid out how to obtain an e-visa to Kenya. In 2021, Kenya abandoned its visa-on-arrival program. For most nationalities, that means that you need to arrange your visa before stepping onto a flight to Kenya. That...
United Airlines Will Serve French Fries With Cheeseburger In First Class
In a rather daring move, United Airlines will start offering crinkle-cut French fries with its first class cheeseburgers starting later this month. Will United be able to pull off decent French Fries? French Fries On United Airlines The domestic...
Don’t Bee Stupid: Delta Flight Needlessly Delayed Over Bee Swarm
A bee swarm on the winglet of Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 was problematic, but the solution was rather simple: just turn on the engine. Instead, Delta delayed the flight for four hours as it sat wondering what to...
How To Obtain An E-Visa To Kenya
The Republic of Kenya no longer issues visas on arrival, but does offer an e-visa system online, but you need to prepare for it in advance. Don’t let your Kenyan visa go to the last minute or else you might...
Man Repeatedly Punches United Airlines Gate Agent After She Asked Him To Vacate First Class Seat He Poached
An ugly situation unfolded prior to a United Airlines redeye flight to Houston after a man became agitated when asked to move out of a first class seat that was not even his own. Before the dust settled, the...
Review: Eurowings Discover A330-200 Premium Economy
I enjoyed a very pleasant flight on Eurowings Discover onboard an A330-200 in premium economy class and found the service, amenities, and even the food excellent. Eurowings Discover A330-200 Premium Economy Review Eurowings Discover is owned by the Lufthansa...
Dueling Ads From United Airlines And Southwest Airlines In Denver
In the fight over Denver International Airport, size apparently does matter. First Southwest Airlines claimed to be the “most-flown” airline in Denver, Now United Airlines says it is the top carrier in Denver. Both ads were not wrong, though...
Review: Lufthansa Bistro Lounge Frankfurt (FRA)
Nestled in the wilderness of the C Gates of Frankfurt is a fairly innovative Lufthansa lounge called the Bistro Lounge. Lufthansa Bistro Lounge Frankfurt Review (FRA) I visited this lounge prior to my flight to Kenya. An A380 Lounge...
White House Ends Vaccination Requirement For Foreign Visitors To USA
At long last, the United States is scrapping the vaccination requirement for foreign travelers who enter the US by air. It’s about time. Vaccination Requirement Ends For Foreign Travelers To USA Via Air The Biden Administration is ending vaccine...
American Airlines Forced Woman To Check Her Sewing Machine, Then Butchered it
79-year-old Joyce Rowland knew it was not a good idea when American Airlines grabbed her sewing machine at the gate, but when she pushed back, she was overruled. Not surprisingly, when she landed four hours later she found her...
The Long, Desolate Journey To Frankfurt Airport C Gates
I lived in Frankfurt for more than a year. I worked at Frankfurt Airport. On most weekends, I flew in and out of Frankfurt Airport. But for the first time ever, I flew out of the C Gates of...
Incredible Deal: 100% Flying Blue Transfer Bonus (Today Only) With Bilt
If you hold a Bilt Mastercard, do not forget that today is “Rent Day” with double points in key purchase categories plus a lucrative 100% bonus on Flying Blue transfers (but today only). Bilt Rent Day May 2023 – 100%...
SkyWest Will Pay Non-Unionized Flight Attendants During Boarding
In a move that mimics what Delta Air Lines offered its flight attendants last year, regional feeder SkyWest will now pay its flight attendants for boarding time. On May Day, this marks another victory for non-unionized workers. Non-Unionized Flight...
Delta Air Lines Passenger Freaks Out After Passenger Pushed Her Seat When She Reclined
A woman began yelling at her seatmates behind her, claiming that her seat was pushed the entire flight and that she had a right to recline. The incident occurred on a Delta Air Lines flight in economy class. Woman...
My Seatmate Plays Footsie On Lufthansa…
I don’t think he was trying to flirt with me, but my seatmate on Lufthansa managed to brush my knee repeatedly with his foot (footsie?) during a short flight to Frankfurt. Footsie On Lufthansa… Yes, legroom is quite limited...
Review: Lufthansa A320-200 Economy Class
I enjoyed a short hop on the Lufthansa A320-200 in economy class from Munich to Frankfurt. What does a 186-mile domestic flight look like on Lufthansa? Lufthansa A320-200 Economy Class Review For practical purposes, Lufthansa economy class on flights...
