A 16‑year‑old’s crude joke about “a bomb in his pocket” aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale sparked a major security alert, leading to his arrest and a costly flight disruption. Teen’s “Bomb in My Pocket” Joke On...
Aegean Orders A321XLRs With Premium Cabins Likely Resembling JetBlue’s Mint
It appears Aegean Airlines will take delivery of Airbus A321XLR aircraft originally intended for JetBlue—and with them, launch new long-haul service to India. This is an exciting new chapter for the Greek carrier. Aegean To Acquire A321XLRs (From JetBlue?),...
The Plain Reason Delta Air Lines Is Launching Los Angeles – Chicago Service
Delta Air Lines is continuing to invest in its hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the launch of a new nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) starting in 2026. Despite the competitive nature of this...
JetBlue Seatmate Hits On My Wife, In Front Of Me And Kids…
A very bold young man flirted heavily with my wife on my JetBlue flight from Paris to New York, even though she was traveling with me and the kids and wearing a wedding ring. We all got a chuckle...
Bravo: TSA May Soon End Liquid Ban At Airport Security
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has floated the idea of lifting TSA liquid restrictions at airport security checkpoints in the United States, just days after the “shoes-off” requirement was lifted. TSA May Eliminate Liquid Restrictions Much Sooner Than 2040...
Gulf Air Returns To The U.S. With Nonstop Flights To New York
Gulf Air is making a return to the United States after a decades-long absence with new service between Bahrain and New York. Gulf Air Returns To The U.S. With New York JFK Service Bahrain’s national carrier will launch nonstop...
United Airlines Q2 2025 Results: Earnings Beat, Revenue Miss
United Airlines turned a profit in the second quarter of 2025, but investors appear unsatisfied with the pace of progress. United Airlines Reports Q2 2025 Profit, But Guidance Tempers Enthusiasm United Airlines posted strong second-quarter earnings, surpassing Wall Street...
Delta Air Lines Challenges United Airlines With New Los Angeles – Hong Kong Route
UPDATE: The new Delta Air Lines route from Los Angeles – Hong Kong is officially confirmed. The 7,260-mile flight will launch on June 6, 2026. Flights will operate daily. Delta will utilize an Airbus A350-900 on the route with:...
Review: JetBlue A321LR Economy Class (Paris – New York)
Our journey from Paris to New York on JetBlue was very pleasant onboard the Airbus A321LR in “Core” economy class. JetBlue’s transatlantic economy class product is excellent in so many ways. JetBlue A321LR “Core” Economy Class Review (CDG-JFK) We...
Frontier Airlines Turns Away Late Passenger With Medieval-Style “Drawbridge” Defense
Is going to prison really worthwhile to make your Frontier Airlines flight? Or are they one and the same? One Denver passenger did not take no for an answer when he showed up late to the boarding gate, but...
U.S. Issues Travel Alert For Canada
Fires in Canada have prompted an alert from the US Embassy in Ottawa that Americans should be aware of wildfire conditions when traveling in Canada. U.S. Travel Alert Focuses On Fires In Canada In recent years, Canada has struggled...
Avelo Airlines Retreats From Burbank, Abandons West Coast Operations
Avelo Airlines is pulling the plug on its West Coast base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), effectively ending its presence in the Los Angeles area and bringing its California ambitions to a close. Avelo Airlines Abandons Burbank Hub, West...
Succulent Steak On A Plane: LX17 From JFK-ZRH In First Class
Over the years I have collected thousands of airline meal pictures and I continue to gather them. Each week I highlight a particularly great…or particularly bad meal. This week, I remember an incredible feast aboard SWISS First Class. I...
Newark Airport Meltdown: Trapped Passengers Wait 5+ Hours For Gate
Ironically, just days after United Airlines boasted about improved operational reliability at Newark Liberty International Airport, a heavy summer storm has caused a meltdown, with thousands of passengers facing extreme tarmac delays and cancellations. Newark Meltdown Due To Summer...
Our Brunch And Bimble In Paris
We only had about 28 hours in Paris on this trip and took a leisurely walk, what the Brits might call a bimble, through Paris after a delicious brunch. Beautiful Paris Autumn: A Photo Essay We chose to eat...
Eiffel Tower: A Tourist Trap You Must Climb At Least Once
My wife Heidi wanted to climb the Eiffel Tower for her birthday, so of course the answer was, “Yes, dear,” but I have to say that entire experience was somewhat overrated… Climbing To The Top Of The Eiffel Tower:...
Air India Flight 171: Profiles Of The Pilots Involved In 787 Crash
As pilot error emerges as the likely culprit for the crash of Air India 171 (if for nothing else than via process of elimination), here’s what we know about the two pilots who were at the controls when the...
FAA Defends Boeing 787 Fuel Cutoff Switch Design After Air India Crash
After both engines failed on an Air India Boeing 787 during takeoff, questions quickly surfaced about a critical cockpit control, but the FAA says there’s no design flaw to blame. FAA Declares Boeing 787 Fuel Cutoff Switches Safe The...
Travel + Leisure Names JSX Best Airline In US, But Should It Be?
World’s Best Airlines survey from Travel + Leisure awards JSX best US domestic carrier, but it shouldn’t really be eligible. JSX Wins The Hearts Of Travel + Leisure Readers Travel magazine, Travel + Leisure issued a survey for the...
Some AI Great At Evaluating Award Charts, Value, Some Not
A recent experience with xAI’s Grok demonstrated that AI can be surprisingly good at evaluating award charts and redemption value. Turkish Airlines’ Miles&Smiles Offered Million Mile Challenge In the last couple of weeks, Turkish Airlines announced a challenge to...
