On a recent trip, I had to chuckle at the way a helping hand quickly morphed into entitlement in the form of helping an older woman lift her carry-on bag. When A Simple Favor Becomes An Expectation At 35,000...
Karen Melts Down On Frontier Airlines, Flight Attendant Calmly Ends The Drama
A woman was removed from a Frontier Airlines after cursing out a flight attendant, accusing her of “triggering” her and having an “issue” with minorities. Frontier Airlines Flight Attendant Shuts Down Profanity-Filled Passenger Outburst I wish we had a...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Addis Ababa (ADD)
The Plaza Premium Lounge in Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) is a unique lounge and among the most disappointing Plaza Premium lounges I have visited. Plaza Premium Lounge Addis Ababa Review (ADD) I stopped here briefly on my...
Pakistan Sells 75% Of PIA: Can The New Owners Turn Losses Into Profit?
Pakistan has completed a long-delayed and politically contentious privatization of its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a major shift in how the loss-making airline will be owned and operated going forward. Can PIA move from pariah to...
On The Eve Of Destruction. My 2025 Christmas Reflection
Although I am not a theologian or pastor, I like to offer an annual Christmas reflection. This year, I focus on how obedience is at the heart of the Christmas story and should be part of our story, especially...
Are All Hallmark Movies This Bad, Or Did United Airlines Make It Worse?
Are all Hallmark movies this bad, or did United Airlines just help make a particularly cringeworthy one? United Airlines, Hallmark Team Up To Make “Miles Apart” Holiday Movie United Airlines has officially entered the Hallmark Christmas cinematic universe with...
“You’re Ruining Christmas!” Passenger Explodes After Alaska Airlines Blocks Blocks Her Cats From Boarding
She wanted to take two cats with her in one carrier on an Alaska Airlines flight. When the airline wouldn’t allow it, her claim of “Christmas ruined” became a viral and pathetic holiday spectacle. “Two Cats Karen” Melts Down...
All The 2025 Airline Holiday Videos
Christmas is upon us once again. This has been quite the year in geopolitics, but a generally stable year for carriers. The divergence between budget and full-service carriers in the USA continues, but on the whole, the airline industry...
Review: Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa (Flawless Stay)
I spent my final night in Ethiopia at the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, a very nice hotel in the heart of the capital city. Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa Review I stayed at the Hilton during my first trip to...
Are Pilots Paid Too Much?
Are pilots paid too much in the United States? That’s probably the wrong question to ask, but it is an issue to consider when airlines are losing money flying. Pilot Pay, Airline Economics, And An Awkward Question The Industry...
Tacos Al Pastor On United Airlines…
I tried the “Tacos Al Pastor” on a recent United Airlines flight and was pleasantly surprised. While the presentation may be lacking, the tacos were surprisingly good tacos for being reheated at 35,000 feet. Taste Test: Tacos Al Pastor...
Southwest Profits Plunge 42%, But Wall Street Is Betting Big On 2026
Southwest’s finances may be stumbling right now, but the airline appears convinced its new strategy will deliver a stronger 2026, and its stock market performance suggests many investors agree. I’m not rooting against Southwest, but I remain skeptical that...
How Cold War Politics Still Drive The Streets Of Addis Ababa (Just Look At The Ladas)
There are plenty of modern cars in Addis Ababa, but it is the boxy blue Soviet-era sedans that quietly tell the city’s political history. The Ladas Of Addis Ababa Spend any amount of time in Addis Ababa and you...
I Scoffed At First, But Trump’s “Airplane Etiquette Coach” Makes a Fair Point
Admittedly, I scoffed at first, but perhaps the Trump administration’s push to make the skies friendlier is actually smart public policy and does not undermine the far more pressing goal of modernizing the air traffic control system. An “airplane...
United Removes Unsteady Passenger From Flight, Even As Employees Disagree
A police body cam video of a woman being removed from a United Airlines flight offers insight into United’s new “huddle process” and shows why flight crews tend to err on the side of caution by removing passengers, even...
Qantas Cuts Off Executives From First Class On New A350s
Some airline perks are generous. Others are so extravagant they eventually become too difficult to defend, as past and present executives at Qantas are now finding out. Qantas Quietly Ends First Class Flights For Retired Executives On New A350s...
Onboard United Airlines’ “Inaugural” Newark–Casablanca Flight (Diversion)
A United Airlines flight to Marrakesh made an unscheduled stop in Casablanca, creating quite a problem for passengers and crew onboard. United Airlines’ Newark–Marrakesh Flight Diverts To Casablanca After Weather Disruption Daichovo on FlyerTalk shared a rather witty but...
“She’s Fine, We’re Doctors!” Family Accused Of Wheeling Dead Grandmother Onto EasyJet Flight
A family has been accused of knowingly boarding their dead grandmother onboard an EasyJet flight from Spain to the UK in a wheelchair, though I have a theory of my own. Family Accused Of Wheeling Dead Grandmother Onto EasyJet...
Spirit Airlines Employees Accused Of Stealing Passenger’s Louis Vuitton Purse At Florida Airport
It’s bad enough when anyone steals from you, but it strikes me as particularly galling when it is an airline employee, as in this case, a pair of Spirit Airlines employees in Florida. Spirit Airlines Employees Charged After Allegedly...
48 Hours In New York City For Family Christmas Magic
My daughter had been romanticizing Christmas in New York City and with nearly no notice, my wife and I decided to make it happen. Behold the power of points. Let’s Go To New York City At 3:30 in the...
