Southwest Airlines has openly explored the possibility of adding business class, airport lounges, flights to Europe, and new aircraft – but it’s not if, it’s a matter of when. Southwest Will Move Into Premium Expansion, Here’s Why Management at...
Thanksgiving Travel Faces A Shutdown-Sized Stress Test
Record holiday demand meets a federal shutdown. Here is why Thanksgiving week could be a mess, and what changes if Washington flips the switch in time. A Perfect Storm For America’s Busiest Travel Week Thanksgiving is not a normal...
American Airlines: Whole Trip Upgrades Often Cheaper
On a recent domestic trip, I was offered upgrades on American Airlines. However, when re-pricing the trip, I found it was cheaper than upgrading the segments. Upgrade Offered I recently had a short trip for which I redeemed a...
Introduction: A Journey To Ethiopia On United Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my springtime trip to Ethiopia, with flights on United Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines and a unique experience in two Ethiopian cities. Ethiopia Trip Report For this trip, I booked the...
Family Guy Teaches Us How To Decline A Seat Change Request
An American Airlines traveler took flak for refusing to swap his paid window seat for an aisle seat with a family that insisted they needed it “for the baby.” Sorry, but as Family Guy reminds us, a lack of...
When The President Flew On United Airlines: The Story Of Executive One
On December 26, 1973, President Richard Nixon made aviation history by becoming the only sitting U.S. President to fly on a regularly scheduled commercial airline flight. When President Nixon Flew Commercial On United Airlines The 1973 oil crisis began...
United Airlines LOWERS Award Prices, But Not For Everyone
While headlines celebrate what appear to be cuts in partner premium cabin award pricing at United Airlines, a closer look reveals a more nuanced story: the savings apply to elites and co-brand cardholders rather than everyone. That’s still a...
United CEO Scott Kirby Plays 4D Chess At The White House
Flanked by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby heaped praises on the Trump administration and echoed Republican calls to immediately reopen the government without strings attached. Folks, I see this...
American Airlines Calls On Congress To End “Unacceptable” Government Shutdown
American Airlines has joined Delta Air Lines in publicly urging Congress to end the government shutdown, warning that continued strain on the aviation system will soon impact travelers and airline operations alike. American Airlines Calls On Congress To End...
Shutdown Hits First Class: Delta Air Lines Calls On Congress To End The Stalemate
Delta Air Lines has broken its public silence over the ongoing federal government shutdown, urging Congress to end the impasse as travel operations across the country begin to strain under staffing shortages and delayed paychecks for federal workers. Delta...
Will Flight Delays Finally End The Government Shutdown?
The moment the federal shutdown begins to visibly degrade airport operations, through staff shortages, delays, and cancellations, is likely when travel pressure will finally force a resolution. Maybe it’s time for a little pain? Why Travel Delays Could Force...
Wild “Service” Dog Runs Away From Owner…Scampers Down JFK Terminal
There are many ways to spot a fake service dog, but one particularly stands out: when the animal does not behave. That was the giveaway that that very cute little dog on my transcontinental flight was not really a...
“Act Your Wage!” Delta Regional Flight Attendants Told They Don’t Get Paid To Argue With Passengers
A memo circulating among regional flight attendants for Delta Air Lines’ subsidiary Endeavor Air has drawn attention after the union instructed crew members to “act your wage” and avoid arguing with passengers, even over rule enforcement. Delta Regional Flight...
Lufthansa Flight Diverts After Passenger Stabs Teens With Metal Fork
A Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Frankfurt was diverted to Boston after a man allegedly stabbed two teenage passengers with a metal fork during the meal service, according to federal authorities. Lufthansa Flight Diverted After Passenger Allegedly Stabs Teens...
Don’t Like Basic Economy? Don’t Buy It!
A long-winded article in Slate lamenting the proliferation of basic economy actually does a great job of showing why it is valuable as an airfare option. Basic Economy Works Because Travelers Choose It Slate published a piece by Alex...
JetBlue Will Introduce “Mini Mint” Premium Cabin Across Airbus Fleet
In July 2024, I exclusively reported that as JetBlue seeks to innovate in response to persistent losses and a blocked merger with Spirit Airlines, it plans to introduce a domestic first class cabin it will call “Mini Mint” across...
American Express And Delta Just Made Salt Lake City One Of The Best Airport Layovers In America
Salt Lake City just became one of the most comfortable airport layovers in America. With both Delta Air Lines and American Express opening new premium lounges, the travel experience at SLC has taken a dramatic step forward. Two New...
JetBlue Will Open Posh Airport Lounges In New York + Boston
UPDATE: As flagged by One Mile At A Time, JetBlue Lounge has just confirmed the opening of its first lounge is imminent. In late 2025, JetBlue will open an 8,000-square-foot lounge at New York JFK Terminal 5 In 2026,...
She Was Right To Refuse To Pay New York Taxi Driver For Frivolous Ride
A video shows a heated exchange between a woman and cab driver, arguing over the fare and the route he took. Generally speaking, I think a taxi driver who cheats you does not deserve even a small portion of...
Alaska Airlines Pivots On West Coast, Handing A Gift To United Airlines
Last week I covered Alaska Airlines’ new route additions from San Diego, representing assertive growth in a California airport Alaska sees as underserved. But those new flights did not come out of thin air; they came at the expense...
