Lufthansa just made a series of fleet and structural moves that, on the surface, look like logical cost-cutting in the face of high oil prices. But taken together, they reveal something much bigger: a carrier trying to fundamentally reshape...
easyJet A320 Review: Not Cheap, Not Quiet, But It Got Us There
After spending most of Christmas Day in the SAS Lounge at Copenhagen Airport, we flew down to Basel-Mulhouse on easyJet, an uneventful flight…but not a quiet one by any means. easyJet A320 Review (CPH-BSL) Normally we would take SAS...
United Slashes Polaris Lounge Access For Most Star Alliance Business Class Passengers, Further Splintering The Alliance
Without warning, United Airlines has dramatically tightened access rules to its network of upscale Polaris Lounges. While I don’t celebrate these changes, they strike me as pragmatic and logical to address overcrowding, which can make even the nicest lounges...
T-Mobile Issues Cryptic Update On Inflight Wi-Fi As United Denies It Pulled The Plug
Yesterday, I noted that T-Mobile has quietly updated its airline Wi-Fi page to remove American Airlines and United Airlines. That corroborated several reports of the T-Mobile option dissapearing as a Wi-Fi option on United flights. We still do not...
Report: Spirit Airlines On Brink Of Liquidation As Fuel Costs Exacerbate Broken Business Model
While rumors of its death may be greatly exaggerated, Spirit Airlines is once again at the center of media reports warning of imminent shutdown and liquidation. Such rumors are not definitive, but must be taken seriously now more than...
JetBlue Founder Says Airline Is In Deep Trouble And Even United Doesn’t Want It
JetBlue’s future just got a very blunt reality check from one of the smartest CEOs in the business…who also happens to be the founder of JetBlue. Even United Does Not Want JetBlue, Per David Neeleman Many have wondered whether...
SWISS A330 Economy Class: Great Food, But A Very Long 9.5 Hours
We flew back to the USA from Switzerland on a SWISS A330 in economy class, where we enjoyed excellent food onboard, but found other elements of the flight disappointing. SWISS A330 Economy Class – My First Impressions My original...
T-Mobile Free Inflight Wi-Fi Removed On American And United…United’s Timing Makes No Sense
T-Mobile’s free inflight Wi-Fi perk appears to be disappearing on at least two major U.S. carriers, and while that may make sense in the case of American Airlines, it raises real questions concerning United Airlines. T-Mobile Free Inflight Wi-Fi...
Harry And Meghan Didn’t Skip First Class On Qantas…There Was None
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in Australia for the first time since 2018, but this time, the focus is not on a royal tour…it’s on how they got there. Harry And Meghan Flew Qantas Business Class To...
Air New Zealand Skynest Economy Bunk Beds Go On Sale In May 2026 (Cheaper Than We Thought)
We’ve been hearing about Air New Zealand’s Skynest concept for years. But at long last, the concept of bunk beds in economy class is becoming a reality and we now have details about launch date, price, and what the...
Man Snaps At Kid Kicking His Seat On Alaska Airlines Flight…Did He Go Too Far?
Fed up with a noisy child kicking his seat on an Alaska Airlines flight, a man turned around and addressed the child directly. But did he go too far? Alaska Airlines Passenger Had Enough Of The Kid Kicking His...
I Got Pulled Over By Police While Riding My Bike In Basel, Switzerland
My son Augustine and I got pulled over by police officers in Basel Switzerland on our bikes… I Got Pulled Over By Police In Basel, Switzerland…On My Bike I’ve talked often about how much I love the bike ride...
Delta Will Retrofit Aging A330 Fleet With New Business Class Suites
We’ve already looked at Delta’s new Airbus A350-1000 and the next-generation Delta One Suite. But Delta has also announced new business class suites on its older Airbus A330 fleet and a retrofit of the entire aircraft. Delta Will Retrofit...
Air Canada Reveals New Business Class Suites On A321XLR And 787-10
Air Canada has unveiled a new generation of cabins, including updated business class seats on both the Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10. While the seats themselves are not unique, the attention to detail will set these products apart, at...
Insane: United Airlines CEO Floated American Airlines Merger To Trump In White House Meeting
We’ve engaged in a lot of discussion lately about who JetBlue and Spirit Airlines might merge with in this challenging environment, but I don’t think anyone predicted a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines, especially a merger courted...
United Now Selling $6,000+ Business Class Tickets That Earn Zero Miles
United Airlines recently announced the introduction of “basic” business class fares, which are now for sale on a handful of routes. Unfortunately, the tickets are even more restricted than we originally were led to believe when it comes to...
Delta Unveils A350-1000 With Massive Premium Cabin And New Business Class Suites
Delta Air Lines has unveiled its new onboard product for the Airbus A350-1000, fearing a refreshed Delta One Suite in business class, and an aggressively premium approach to the cabin layout. Delta Reveals New A350-1000 Business Class Suites And...
Bill Maher Slams United Airlines Food…And Flaunts His Delta SkyMiles
Comedian and Real Time host Bill Maher has a beef with the meals on United Airlines…and boasts of a big Delta SkyMiles balance. Bill Maher Has A Problem With The Food On United Airlines (And A Large Delta SkyMiles...
A Perfect Aperitif At 35,000 Feet: SWISS Alpine Essence Cocktail
It was 5:00 pm somewhere…specifically, on my SWISS flight from London to Zurich. SWISS introduced its own signature cocktail last year called Alpine Essence, but I only recently had the chance to try it on my evening hop to...
Airline Says Pay More AFTER You Book Or You Can’t Fly…Is That Even Legal?
Airlines are always looking for new ways to boost revenue, but the latest move by Spanish budget carrier Volotea is quite unorthodox…and likely illegal. Spanish Airline Volotea Adds Fuel Surcharge After Booking…Fair Or Illegal? Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea is...
