Earlier today, United Airlines and JetBlue announced a new “Blue Sky” partnership that includes a return to JFK for United, an interline agreement, and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits. United CEO Scott Kirby has explained what is behind this move:...
Details: New JetBlue – United “Blue Sky” Partnership Includes JFK Slots, Reciprocal Loyatly Perks
It’s official: United Airlines and JetBlue are teaming up in a new partnership the carriers are calling Blue Sky. Details: New JetBlue – United “Blue Sky” Partnership The partnership includes reciprocal loyalty benefits and a path to return to...
Eurowings Plans “Real” A320neo Business Class Seat On Medium-Haul Flights
In a touch of irony, the first Lufthansa Group carrier to introduce true premium seating on its narrowbody aircraft will be budget carrier Eurowings. As it prepares to launch service to the Middle East, Eurowings is introducing a “real”business...
Impatient Flyers, Beware: Turkey Will Fine You For Standing Up Too Soon
If you fly into Turkey and decide to hop up from your seat the moment the plane touches down, you may want to sit back down…or pay up. Turkey Will Fine Airline Passengers Who Unbuckle Before The Plane Stops...
Review: Korean Air First Class Lounge Seoul (ICN)
I had a short but pleasant stay in the Korean Air First Class Lounge in Seoul (ICN), though the service was very odd. Korean Air First Class Lounge Seoul Review (ICN) After stepping off my flight from Atlanta, I...
United Airlines’ Uniforms Get A Facelift—And A Political Filter
If you step onboard a United Airlines flight today, you’ll see flight attendants and pilots in new Brooks Brothers uniforms. Ground staff also have new gear. This marks the culmination of an eight-year project to update crew uniforms and...
Delta Flight Diverts To Care For Sick Dog. Justified?
We read all the time about flight diversions for sick human passengers onboard, but a Delta Air Lines flight diverted due to a sick dog onboard. Sick Dog Forces Diversion Of Delta Flight Bound For LA Delta Flight 694...
Review: Korean Air 747-8 First Class
My first-ever longhaul journey in first class on Korean Air, a flight from Atlanta to Seoul on the flagship Boeing 747-8, was a very pleasant journey overall with some rough edges, but a great crew and spacious seat. Korean...
My Highly Productive Daytime Flight To London On JetBlue
For the first time in my life, I took a daytime transatlantic flight, flying from New York to London on JetBlue. It was a very productive and pleasant flight and arriving late in London helped me to go right...
Suicide: Southwest Airlines Eliminates Free Checked Baggage
UPDATE: We are on the eve of the new baggage fees taking effect, and an internal memo has just revealed how much Southwest Airlines will charge for checked bags: 1st bag: $35 2nd bag: $45 Passengers who will still...
Booked! A Transatlantic Getaway On JetBlue + SAS
My family has not been to Germany since last autumn, so when my wife Heidi had a little break, we decided to pull the kids out from school to take a late spring break trip across the Atlantic. Our...
United Passenger Claims She’s Sober, Then Tries To Bite Police Officer At DFW
Despite the best efforts of police officers at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to calm her down and assist her, a United Airlines passenger was so overtly intoxicated that she eventually lashed out at officers, was arrested, then tried...
United Airlines CEO Calls United States “The Greatest Country In The History Of The Planet”
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has shared his annual Memorial Day message with employees, thanking servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice, veterans, and all United employees. In his 2025 remarks, Kirby also called the United States “the greatest country...
Meghan Markle Defends American Airlines Flight Attendant After Captain’s Insult
An American Airlines flight attendant shares of a pleasant onboard exchange with Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, during which the Duchess of Sussex defended her not long after the captain had reportedly made derisive remarks about her...
Private Clubs Are The Latest Trend In Luxury Hotels
After meeting with more than 60 hoteliers over a three-day period at an invite-only event, the next big trend for luxury hotels doesn’t involve guests at all. Private members’ clubs have long been the domain of the elite, offering...
ANA Passenger Tried To “Murder All Onboard”, Diverts To Seattle
On May 24, 2025, All Nippon Airways Flight NH114, en route from Tokyo Haneda to Houston, experienced a midair emergency when a passenger attempted to open an emergency exit door. Approximately nine hours into the flight, the individual, reportedly...
Sneak Peek At The Thompson Miami Beach (Opens Fall 2025)
I was invited to a behind the scenes sneak peek at the glorious new Thompson Miami Beach, and it looks amazing – even under construction. Address: 1685 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Google Maps Link Under Construction In...
I Used To Get So Much Done In Ubers. Now I Just Try Not To Puke.
Riding in Uber or Lyft used to be among my most productive times while traveling but lately I’ve lost all productivity while in the backseat. Motion Sickness Is Hindering My Uber Productivity I used to look forward to Uber...
Premium Progress: American Airlines Flagship Lounge Opens In Philadelphia (PHL)
American Airlines has opened a new Flagship Lounge in Philadelphia and it looks wonderful…the sort of lounge that demonstrates AA is finally trying to compete for the premium market segment again. New American Airlines Flagship Lounge Opens In Philadelphia...
At Long Last, United Airlines Reaches Tentative Labor Deal With Flight Attendants
After five years of negotiations, United Airlines and the union representing the carrier’s 28,000 flight attendants have reached a tentative deal on a new contract. “Industry-Leading” Tentative Deal Struck Between United Airlines And Flight Attendants A tentative agreement between...
