UPDATE: Tragically, three passengers were killed, 50 were injured. An Amtrak train traveling to Chicago has derailed near Kansas City, with multiple casualties reported. Amtrak Southwest Chief Train Derails Near Kansas City The eastbound Southwest Chief is Amtrak’s daily...
Lufthansa Announces Return Of Airbus A380!

I’m happy–but not surprised–to report that Lufthansa will bring back the Airbus A380 into service next summer. Lufthansa A380 Will Return In Summer 2023 Human beings are creatures of habit and love to travel. Even in the early days...
Summer Of Love: Irate Passenger Shoves Girlfriend, Attacks Airport Staff

Flight delays and cancellations are not only impacting passengers in the United States, but across the United Kingdom and Europe too. Drunkenness also remains a problem. One angry couple was arrested for attacking airport staff, with a man knocking...
Lemon And Lime Garnishes Return To United Airlines

A small but important restoration, you can once again expect lemon and lime garnishes on your United Airlines flight starting next month. Lemon And Lime Wedges Finally Return To United Airlines In All Cabins Effective July 1, 2022, United...
Goat And Other Delicacies For My Birthday

My birthday occurred during our week on Gran Canaria in Spain and we celebrated with a very delicious dinner of goat and other delicacies at at a cool restaurant near our Airbnb. La Ganania – Highly Recommended Restaurant On...
Photo Essay: Gran Canaria

As I close out my report on my week on Gran Canaria in Spain, I know many of you prefer pictures over words, so I do want to offer a photo essay of my week there. Gran Canaria Photo...
Overheard: American Airlines Flight Attendant Sounds Off On Management

A senior American Airlines flight attendant had plenty to say about the state of the airline, labor relations, management, and the near future of the airline. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
JetBlue Continues To Enhance Spirit’s Merger With Frontier

Following the latest revision to JetBlue’s offer to acquire Spirit Airlines, the board has reaffirmed its position that the Frontier merger is its best course, but not before an enhancement from Frontier. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Lounge Review: Wingtips St. Louis (Priority Pass)

The Wingtips Lounge St. Louis offers travelers a break from the terminal. This Priority Pass lounge offers access for pass holders as well as those who want to pay for a break from the gate area. If you are...
My Airbnb Casa In Gran Canaria, Spain

I’m generally not a fan of Airbnb (especially after our regrettable experience in Israel), but we had a good experience in Gran Canaria with renting a house for a week. Our Airbnb Experience In Gran Canaria, Spain Airbnb is...
World’s Most Powerful Flight Attendant Condemns Supreme Court Abortion Ruling

Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, is often called the world’s most powerful flight attendant. Her reaction to the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning the constitutional right to abortion is...
Alaska Airlines Will Offer Free Abortion Flights To Employees

While United Airlines struck a more neutral tone in response to the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning the constitutional right to abortion, Alaska Airlines has chosen a more assertive approach. Alaska Airlines Will...
A Visit To Poema Del Mar Aquarium In Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

We spent an afternoon at the Poema del Mar Aquarium in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria and walked away quite pleased with our experience. Poema del Mar Aquarium – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Kids love aquariums. So do I. I...
United Airlines Strikes A Neutral Tone On Landmark Supreme Court Abortion Decision

United Airlines has expressed a neutral tone on the controversial decision of the U.S. Supreme Court today to overturn decades of abortion precedent in its Dobbs v. Jackson case. United Airlines Addresses Supreme Court Dobbs Abortion Decision A memo...
Upgrade “Sale” At Delta Air Lines: Only 499,500 Miles For Business Class Upgrade…Each Way

It’s really quite absurd how the Delta Air Lines SkyMiles program has gone from bad to downright horrible when it comes to aspirational travel. Want to use your miles to upgrade? Be prepared to pony up…to the tune of...
United Airlines Wants To Grow At New York JFK

United Airlines sees a silver lining to a potential JetBlue – Spirit merger: an expansion opportunity at New York JFK. United Airlines Want To Use JetBlue Merger For JFK Expansion After a six year hiatus, United Airlines returned to...
Great Coffee In Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

We stumbled upon it by accident, but I enjoyed great coffee right in the heart of Las Palmas on Gran Canaria. Best Coffee In Las Palmas, Gran Canaria It was the day before we were to fly home and...
A Week On Gran Canaria Island

In terms of vacation, we did something totally different in spending a week on the island of Gran Canaria in Spain (located off the coast of Morocco). While I doubt I would do it again, I look back with...
Is Kiwi.com A Clever Online Travel Agency Or A Scam?

A family lost $24,000 after booking an airline ticket on Kiwi.com that was impossible to actually fly. Kiwi.com says the family is to blame for not checking transit restrictions, but does this incident rather show that Kiwi.com is just...
United Airlines Will Cut Newark Flights In July

United Airlines will voluntarily cut about 50 daily departures at Newark Liberty International Airport next month, viewing the move as necessary to relive congestion and improve on-time performance. United Airlines Voluntarily Reduces Schedule At Newark To Minimize Congestion Despite...