Ulmer Münster (Ulm Minster) is the tallest church in the world, with its Gothic spires dotting the skyline of Ulm for over 600 years. Ulm Minster Photo Essay This is not technically a cathedral due to ecclesiastical matters we will...
This EconoLodge Includes Amenities Like Mold, Blood Stains, Hair, Rat Traps…
My friend Brian, who writes The Gate blog on Boarding Area, recently had quite a stay at an EconoLodge in Mississippi. Is Choice Hotels really so desperate for properties that it would allow a horribly nasty hotel to remain...
Great Coffee In Ulm, Germany
The historic city of Ulm, Germany, founded in 850 AD and a former free imperial city, offers rich history, a cathedral with the tallest steeple in the world, and also some exquisite coffee…in a movie theatre. Best Coffee In...
Review: United Club Newark (EWR – C123)
I already teased a few pictures, but now it’s time for a detailed look at the largest and most splendid United Club, now open near gate C123 at Newark Liberty International Airport. As far as United Clubs go, this...
The Airline Pillow Trick…Don’t Rest On It
A video has gone viral on TikTok that purports to show how to beat paying baggage fees by stuffing clothes inside a pillowcase. This is not a travel hack I would rest on… Pillow Flies Free? It Depends. The...
American Airlines 737-800 Veers Off Runway At Charlotte Airport
An American Airlines 737-800 ran off the runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on Thursday in Charlotte before safely taxiing to the gate. What could have caused this incident to happen? American Airlines 737-800 Veers Off Runway At...
Spirit Airlines Calls JetBlue Offer “Misleading” And Urges Stockholders To Reject Hostile Takeover Bid
The Spirit Airlines Board of Directors has unanimously recommended that shareholders reject the hostile takeover bid from JetBlue, explaining that JetBlue has misled Spirit shareholders with “inaccurate statements and mischaracterizations.” Spirit Airlines Board Urges Shareholders To Reject JetBlue Hostile...
Should A Dog Use Passenger Lavatory On Airplane?
I was recently on a flight with a dog that appeared to use the mid-cabin lavatory for mid-flight relief. Is that appropriate? Is It Appropriate For A Dog To Use Lavatory On Commercial Airplane Flight? Midway though a four-hour...
Wow: New United Airlines Newark Lounge Is Best Club In The System
The newest United Club at Gate 123 opened today at Newark Liberty International Airport. I had the chance to visit and am very pleased to report that this represents the finest United Club ever built, particularly in terms of...
Great Coffee In Blaubeuren, Germany
Great coffee is catching on in Germany and I was elated to find a superb café in Blaubeuren. Best Coffee In Blaubeuren, Germany Right in the heart of town near the Stadtkirche St. Peter und Paul sits a beautiful...
Crazy: Japan Will Reopen Its Borders To Only 50 Tourists
Japan will soon be welcoming tourists back for the first time since the pandemic began…but only 50 of them. Japan Will Reopen Borders – But Only 50 Tourists (Total) Will Be Allowed In a move that can only be...
United Airlines Will Introduce More Polaris Dining Improvements Next Month
Elements of the meal service in United Airlines Polaris business class are gradually moving back to a pre-pandemic model, with a big step scheduled for next month including multi-course service on all routes and refreshed menus. United Airlines Will...
Denied An Avis Car Rental In Germany By Provincial Clerk!
I was denied an Avis rental in Germany by the same guy I’ve been renting cars from for the better part of a decade when he suddenly decided I needed an international driving permit. Denied Avis Car Rental In...
Baby “Sky” Born On Frontier Flight To Florida With Help Of Flight Attendant
A woman unexpectedly gave birth to a baby boy on a Frontier Airlines flight to Florida with the help of a flight attendant, prompting a very special middle name for the newborn. Baby Named Sky Born On Frontier Airlines...
The Beauty Of Blaubeuren, Germany
The next stop on our road trip through Baden-Württemberg was Blaubeuren, a small town near Ulm that is home to a beautiful natural wonder called the Blautopf. Our Visit To Blaubeuren, Germany We have a CD player in our house...
U.S. Officials Believe China Eastern 737 Crash Was Intentional
U.S. officials believe that the China Eastern 737 crash in March was intentional, not due to any issue with the Boeing aircraft. Report: China Eastern 737 Crash Was Intentional According To U.S. Officials A Wall Street Journal report quotes...
Naughty Flight Attendant Bickers In Galley With Colleague, Yells At Passenger For Smoking In Her Jumpseat
Another pair of Pan Am training videos have surfaced, with these focusing on flight attendant behavior, specifically chronicling the poor behavior of one particularly naughty flight attendant who bickers with her colleague in the galley and then yells at...
Korean Air Plans To Resume Airbus A380 Service To New York JFK
Korean Air has scheduled the Airbus A380 on its flagship Seoul – New York route this summer, marking the first appearance of the “whale” jet for the Korean flag carrier since the pandemic began. Korean Air A380 Will Return...
Fairytale Garden In Ludwigsburg, Germany
The first stop on our German road trip was at the historic palace in Ludwigsburg, just outside of Stuttgart, which offers a beautiful fairytale theme park and stunning garden. Palace + Fairytale Garden (Blühendes Barock) – Ludwigsburg, Germany Ludwigsburg...
United Airlines Debuts “Good Leads The Way” Ad Campaign
United Airlines has launched its first major national ad campaign in nearly a decade with a new catchphrase, “Good Leads The Way.” United Airlines “Good Leads The Way” Ad Campaign We’ve seen a lot of good at United Airlines...
